On July 11, 2024, the OINP Express Entry pathway issued notifications of interest to 1,277 applicants as an invitation to apply for permanent residency under the Skilled Trades stream.
July 11 2024 Ontario Express Entry draw score expectations
Based on comparisons to previous Skilled Trades stream draws, the Express Entry scores show that:
- The stream invited 1,277 applicants in this round, compared to the last round of the draw within this stream, which saw 2,583 invitations issued on March 1, 2024.
- The CRS score range for express entry through Skilled Trades in the OINP was in between 408-435 for the July 11 round.
- The score expectancy has increased in the most recent round, and the number of invitations have decreased.
What is a notification of interest under the OINP?
When a candidate receives a notification of interest, it means that:
- They already have an Express Entry profile set up with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
- The candidate has chosen Ontario or All Provinces and Territories while setting up their Express Entry Profile.
- After the Express Entry profile is set up, the province searches the pool of Express Entry candidates to choose individuals with particular backgrounds to invite to apply for permanent residency.
- These picked individuals receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) in an Express Entry draw if they meet the requirements of certain categories, which could be:
- Skilled Trades,
- French-speaking skilled worker
- Health occupations.
A full list of potential categories can be found here.
What is the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream?
The recent draw targeted foreign nationals with work experience in Ontario in the specific areas, classified according to the National Occupation Classification (NOC). The occupations that were targeted by the draw are listed later in this article.
Who is eligible for the Skilled Trades stream?
Eligibility for this stream depends on whether the candidate has:
- One year of paid full time work experience or equivalent part-time experience in Ontario Major Groups outlined in section 12 of Ontario Regulation 422/17
- Work experience in Ontario and obtained in the span of the last two years.
- Work experience that is cumulatively counted, but does not need to be continuous.
- A valid certificate of license if the trade in question requires it. Find out if a certificate or license is required for your trade here.
- A valid work permit and legal resident status in Ontario.
- English or French proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 or higher.
- The required funds to settle in the province.
- Intention to live in Ontario.
Which Skilled Trades were targeted in the July 11 Ontario draw?
The Skilled Trades program targeted the following trades:
- NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
- NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
- NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
- NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
- NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
- NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
- NOC 72300 – Plumbers
- NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
- NOC 72310 – Carpenters
- NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
- NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
- NOC 72321 – Insulators
- NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
- NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
- NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
- NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- NOC 72500 – Crane operators
- NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
- NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
- NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111 – Glaziers
- NOC 73113 – Floor covering installers
- NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
- NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
- NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
- NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
- NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services.
Curious about the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathway to permanent residency? Find more details in Sawubona Canada’s guide to the PNP