Are you a Skilled Trades Professional?
The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) is an economic immigration program designed to help Ontario meet its labour market and economic development priorities. The OINP is now targeting candidates in high-demand skilled trades in the construction sector to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry – Human Capital Priorities Stream.
These skilled trades occupations include:
- Carpenters
- Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- Welders
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- Plumbers
- Bricklayers
- Roofers and shinglers
- Sheet metal workers
- Tilesetters
- Boilermakers
- Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- Industrial electricians
Prospective applicants are encouraged to create a new profile in the Express Entry (EE) system to make it easier for Ontario to identify their profile during its search of the federal government’s Express Entry pool.
Prospective applicants who meet the Human Capital Stream criteria, have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400, and are identified in the Express Entry pool will be sent a Notification of Interest.
Do you want to start your application today?
Contact Kari Davis, RCIC at info@bisonimmigration.com or click here to start your assessment.
Please note: The information provided is for general purposes only, you should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific immigration matter.
About the Author: Kari Davis is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and founder of Bison Immigration Consulting.
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