In the latest Ontario PNP (OINP) Draw conducted by Ontario, the province invited 363 candidates from the Express Entry-linked French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream. The draw specifically selected candidates with work experience in one of the 36 targeted technology and health occupations. The draw, held on September 23, invited candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score as low as 326. The candidates were selected from among those who had submitted their Express Entry profiles between September 23, 2021 and September 23, 2022. They were also required to have language proficiency equal to Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in French and 6 in English.
The 36 targeted occupations are as follows:
NOC 0213 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
NOC 2147 – Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers)
NOC 2172 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
NOC 2173 – Software Engineers
NOC 2174 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
NOC 2175 – Web Designers and Developers
NOC 3011 – Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3111 – Specialist physicians
NOC 3112 – General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 3113 – Dentists
NOC 3114 – Veterinarians
NOC 3121 – Optometrists
NOC 3122 – Chiropractors
NOC 3124 – Allied primary health practitioners
NOC 3125 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 3131 – Pharmacists
NOC 3132 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 3141 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 3142 – Physiotherapists
NOC 3143 – Occupational therapists
NOC 3144 – Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3212 – Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
NOC 3214 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 3216 – Medical sonographers
NOC 3217 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c.
NOC 3219 – Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
NOC 3221 – Denturists
NOC 3222 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 3223 – Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
NOC 3231 – Opticians
NOC 3232 – Practitioners of natural healing
NOC 3233 – Licensed Practical Nurses
NOC 3236 – Massage therapists
NOC 3237 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
Ontario Express Entry: French-speaking Skilled Worker Stream
To be eligible under this stream, a candidate must have an active Express Entry profile and possess at least one year of work experience in an occupation classified under NOC 0, A or B. Minimum educational qualification is bachelor’s degree and they must also demonstrate their intention to reside in the province of Ontario.
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