Changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program include a new Express Entry stream for skilled trades workers, streamlined Employer Job Offer Stream, and updated Entrepreneur Stream.
The new Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream was launched on May 31, 2017 and is currently accepting applications from skilled workers who have experience in an eligible skilled trade. Interested individuals must have an online profile in the Express Entry pool and indicate a desire to settle in the province of Ontario or “all provinces and territories.” Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the federal Canadian Experience Class in addition to the requirements of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Eligible candidates will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Ontario via their online account. Only those who receive an NOI are eligible to apply for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program under the Skilled Trades Stream.
In addition to the new stream, Ontario has also streamlined the application process for international students and foreign workers with a job offer. The Employer Job Offer Stream replaced the employer driven streams, making the applicant more responsible for their application instead of the employer. Applications for the Employer Job Offer Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program are currently being accepted online.
Finally, an update to the Entrepreneur Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program was implemented, which lowers the minimum language level requirement and awards more points for applicants who wish to establish a new business or buy an existing business outside the Greater Toronto Area.
Read more about the requirements of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and take our free online assessment to see if you qualify to apply under any of the above streams. If you are interested in settling in the province of Ontario and need help with the application process, contact us to speak with a qualified immigration consultant. Our team will assess your qualifications and discuss your options with you. Applications are currently being accepted for each of these three streams so contact us today to get started on your application.
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