
On March 3, 2021 (at 9:30 a.m. EST) the Canadian province Ontario conducted its sixth (6th) draw. The draw was conducted under Ontario Immigration Nominee Program’s (OINP’s) French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream.
Details of the Draw are as follows:
• Invitations Issued: 126
• CRS score range: 455 – 467
• Profile submitted in between: March 3, 2020 – March 3, 2021
Till now (in the year 2021) Ontario invited (in total) 2833 immigrants via OINP Express Entry. The count of invitation under each category is as follows:
• Human Capital Priorities stream – 2,223
• French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream – 272
• Skilled Trades stream – 338
Post receiving invite under Ontario Express Entry applicants need to submit an online application with all the requested documents, and applicable fees within 45 calendar days.
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Eligibility Criteria of OINP's French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream?
In order to meet the minimum eligibility of Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, one must meet below stated criteria.
• Should have an active Express Entry profile, under one of the two federal programs i.e. Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Canadian Experience Class.
• Should have atleast 1 year of continuous work experience in the last 5 years.
• There should be no breaks in employment over a one year period.
Note: For Canadian Experience Class Under the Canadian Experience Class, one must have: at least one year of cumulative paid full-time work experience (or the equivalent in paid part-time work) in Canada in Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B of the NOC.
• One must have a Bachelor’s Degree as per Canadian Education standards.
• Should have French as Primary Language with minimum CLB level 7 or higher in all modules, and English as Secondary Language with minimum CLB level 6 or higher.
• Should intend to live in Ontario after receiving Canadian Permanent Residence. -
Application Processing Fees of OINP's French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream?
The application processing fee is CAD $1,500.