Breaking News: 1st OINP Draw Invites 1,451 Candidates from the Foreign Workers Stream
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The recent OINP draws on January 9, 2024, a total of 1,451 invitations were issued for permanent residency. The draws focused on the Foreign Worker Stream, with 630 invitations for skilled trade occupations (minimum score of 33) and 821 invitations for healthcare and tech occupations (minimum score of 40).
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 1,451 invitations for permanent residency through two recent rounds of draws conducted on January 9, 2024. The Year’s first OINP draw notably rolled out ITA who qualified for Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream.
630 invitations were allocated under the OINP Foreign Worker stream, targeting profiles with job offers in 63 specified skilled trade occupations and a minimum score of 33.
821 invitations were extended to profiles in the said stream with job offers in 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations and a minimum score of 40.
Notably, these scores reflect a slight decrease compared to the OINP Foreign Worker Stream draw on December 5, 2023.
*This development raises questions about the implications for prospective immigrants and the demand for skilled trades, emphasizing the selection criteria's significance in the application process.
List of ONIP Draws in 2024
The summary of the draws held by Ontario as part of their provincial nomination in 2024 are as follows:
List of Occupation Eligible for January 9, 2024 OINP Draw
As stated above the targeted draw considered 3 occupations i.e. Skilled trades, Healthcare, and Tech occupations under the Foreign Worker Stream for eligibility and sending the ITAs for permanent residency. The comprehensive list is as follows
List of NOCs Considered for Skilled Trades Occupations
Invitations were exclusively extended to candidates with a minimum score of 33, coupled with a job offer falling under one of the specified National Occupational Codes (NOC) listed below:
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List of NOCs Considered for Healthcare Occupations
Invitations were exclusively extended to candidates with a minimum score of 40, coupled with a job offer falling under one of the specified National Occupational Codes (NOC) listed below:
List of NOCs Considered for Tech Occupations
Invitations were exclusively extended to candidates with a minimum score of 40, coupled with a job offer falling under one of the specified National Occupational Codes (NOC) listed below:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the OINP success rate?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has achieved a success rate of over 93%, contributing significantly to the province's economic development.
Q2. Is the PNP process easy in Toronto?
The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) is recognized for its simplicity, quick immigration process, and high Invitation to Apply (ITA) rates, especially in the IT sector.
Q3. Do I meet the OINP requirements?
To qualify for OINP, applicants must secure a full-time, permanent job offer in an eligible Ontario occupation, possess relevant work experience and necessary licenses, intend to reside in Ontario, and meet additional employer requirements.
Q4. Is IELTS mandatory for OINP?
Language proficiency is a requirement, and applicants must provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General Test scores, with a minimum of 6 in listening and reading.
Q5. Is LMIA necessary for OINP?
Unlike some immigration pathways, OINP does not necessitate a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), streamlining the application process.
