Ontario Invites 417 French Profiles on June 5, 2023

Today marks the inaugural Ontario-OINP draw for the month of June 2023, wherein 417 Express Entry profiles have been extended an invitation. These invitations specifically target candidates who identify as francophone and whose primary occupation aligns with one of the 98 NOC codes.

Eligibility Criteria for OINP Draw

To be eligible for today’s OINP draw, Express Entry profiles must have been created between June 5, 2022, and June 5, 2023. Additionally, candidates are required to have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 or higher in French, as well as a CLB level of 6 or higher in English.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is considering profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 312 to 487 for its draw. This indicates that individuals within this score range have the opportunity to be selected for the OINP.

Importance of Acquiring Proficiency in French for Canadian Permanent Residency

If you are genuinely committed to obtaining permanent residency in Canada and aspire to accomplish it at the earliest opportunity, it is highly advisable to acquire proficiency in the French language. French language skills have become increasingly important as they can contribute to your selection in the latest Express Entry draws specifically targeting candidates, as announced by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on May 31, 2023.

Today’s OINP draw consisted of two separate categories, each with its own set of criteria and occupation targets. Here is a summary of the draw:

The Targeted Draw for Health, Education, and Finance occupations:

• Number of Invitations: 278
• CRS Score Range: 312-487
• Description: This draw specifically targeted 39 occupations within the Health, Education, and Finance sectors. Candidates with CRS scores falling within the range of 312 to 487 were eligible for consideration.

Targeted Draw: Tech, Trades, and Other Professions:

• Number of Invitations: 139
• CRS Score Range: 348-487
• Description: In this draw, the focus was on 59 occupations related to Technology, Trades, and other Priority sectors. Candidates with CRS scores ranging from 348 to 487 were considered for invitations.
• These targeted draws aimed to select individuals from various professional backgrounds and promote economic growth in Ontario by inviting skilled workers in specific high-demand occupations.