Ontario-OINP Draws Issue 4,552 PR Invitations in multiple Categories

On February 8, 2024, Ontario’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted three draws, collectively issuing 4,552 invitations for permanent residency (PR) across different streams.

Express Entry Draw:

Under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, an OINP Express Entry draw targeted profiles with primary occupations in 15 specified tech fields, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 471 and 480. This draw resulted in 2,118 invitations extended to eligible candidates who created profiles between February 8, 2023, and February 8, 2024.

• NOC 20012: Computer and information systems Managers
• NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
• NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
• NOC 21221 – Business systems specialists
• NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
• NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
• NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
• NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
• NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
• NOC 21233 – Web designers
• NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
• NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
• NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
• NOC 22221 – User support technicians
• NOC 22222: Information systems testing Technicians

General Draw – International Student Stream:

The OINP Expression of Interest (EOI) general draw under the International Student Stream sent out 1,182 invitations to PR applicants with a score of 78 or above, meeting the eligibility criteria for this stream.

Healthcare and Tech Targeted Draw – International Student Stream:

Another EOI draw under the International Student Stream targeted healthcare and tech occupations. Profiles with scores of 73 and above received 1,252 invitations to apply for PR.

Occupational Targets:
The draws targeted specific occupations to address labor market needs. The healthcare occupations list comprised 41 roles, while the tech occupations list featured 15 positions. These occupations represent critical sectors where skilled professionals are in demand, aligning with Ontario’s economic priorities.

Healthcare Occupations

• NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
• NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
• NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
• NOC 31110 – Dentists
• NOC 31111 – Optometrists
• NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
• NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
• NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
• NOC 21200 – Psychologists
• NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
• NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
• NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
• NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
• NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
• NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
• NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
• NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
• NOC 32100 – Opticians
• NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
• NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
•  NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
• NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
• NOC 32110 – Denturists
• NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
• NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
• NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
• NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
•  NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
•  NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
• NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
•  NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
•  NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
•  NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
•  NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
•  NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
•  NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
•  NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
•  NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
•  NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Tech Occupations

• NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
• NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
• NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
•  NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
• NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
• NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
•  NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
•  NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
•  NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
•  NOC 21233 – Web designers
•  NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
•  NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
•  NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
•  NOC 22221 – User support technicians
•  NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians

The draws signify Ontario’s commitment to attracting skilled individuals in key sectors, contributing to the province’s growth and development.