Express Entry Draw: Canada Invited 2,359 Tech Professionals on December 14, 2023

In the most recent Express Entry draw conducted by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) on December 14, 2023. A total of 2,359 invitations were issued to individuals eligible to apply for provincial nominations.

The invitations issued in today’s OINP draw were specifically for candidates with Express Entry profiles showcasing expertise in any of the 15 designated technology occupations. This selection process falls under the Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP).

This particular draw marked a record, issuing the highest number of invitations in a single OINP HCP draw.

What is the Lowest CRS Score?

Invitations have been issued to individuals who fall within the Human Capital Priorities stream and hold a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 473 and 480. These individuals are eligible to claim provincial nominations.

Highest Express Entry Draw by Ontario

It stands as the second-highest overall in the 2023 OINP Express Entry draws. Invitations were extended to profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 473 to 480.

Timeline for Responding to Invited Candidates

Those invited today must respond within 45 days with a complete application to accept provincial nominations.

The Benefit of Securing OINP Nomination

Individuals who successfully receive an OINP nomination see a significant increase in their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This increase will be more than 600 points. As a result, their improved CRS score places them safely inside a guaranteed range of 1,073 to 1,080 in the next Express Entry draw. This will significantly improve the likelihood of being selected in the upcoming Express Entry draw.

For a comprehensive understanding of eligibility criteria, refer to the full guidelines for the OINP Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.

List of Invited Tech Occupations in OINP Express Entry Draw

In the recent OINP Express Entry draw, professionals with expertise in various tech occupations received invitations. The targeted occupations and their corresponding NOC codes are:

1. Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
2. Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
3. Cybersecurity specialists (NOC 21220)
4. Business system analysts (NOC 21221)
5. Information systems specialists (NOC 21222)
6. Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
7. Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
8. Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
9. Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
10. Web designers (NOC 21233)
11. Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
12. Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 21311)
13. Computer network technicians (NOC 22220)
14. User support technicians (NOC 22221)
15. Information systems testing technicians (NOC 22222)