Ontario | JUSTIS

Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario has created two new streams for skilled workers who want to live and work permanently in Ontario. The two new streams draw from the Federal Express Entry selection system.

Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream
Ontario Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream

Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream Criteria

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following provincial criteria:

Work Experience: A minimum of either:
- one year work experience within the past five years according to the criteria under the Federal Skilled Workers Program
- one year work experience within the past three years according to the criteria under the Canadian Experience Class
Education: Equivalent of a Canadian Bachelor’s degree or above

Language: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or in French

Settlement Funds: A minimum level of savings or income to support you and your family members

Intent: An intention to live in Ontario

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score: A minimum of 400 points in the CRS of IRCC’s Express Entry system.

Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Criteria

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following provincial criteria:

Work Experience:
- A minimum of either:
  - one year work experience within the past five years according to the criteria under the Federal Skilled Workers Program
  - one year work experience within the past five years according to the criteria under the Canadian Experience Class
Education: Equivalent of a Canadian Bachelor’s degree or above;
Language:
- A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
  - level 7 in French
  - level 6 in English
Settlement Funds: A minimum level of savings or income to support you and your family members
Intent: An intention to reside in Ontario.

Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Criteria

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following provincial criteria:

Work Experience: A minimum of 12 months of full-time (or the equivalent in part-time) work experience in Ontario within two years from the date of your Notification of Interest from Ontario. Work experience must be in a skilled trade occupation listed in Minor Group 633 or Major Group 72, 73, or 82 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
Trade Certification (if required): A trade license or certification from the Ontario College of Trades if working/have worked in an occupation in Ontario that requires a license or certification.
Current Residence in Ontario: Currently residing in Ontario on a valid work permit.
Language: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in English or in French.
Settlement Funds: A minimum level of savings or income to support you and your family members.
Intent: An intention to live in Ontario.