Ontario welcomes 772 new skilled immigrants via tech draw

October 15, 2020, saw Ontario conduct a new Tech draw that issued 772 NOIs to candidates who may qualify for the Express Entry HCP stream. The Express Entry candidates required a minimum CRS score between 462 and 470 points to be invited in the draw.

They were also required to have work experience in any of the following jobs:

• Computer engineers (NOC 2147)
• Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)
• Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
• Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)
• Web designers and developers (NOC 2175)
• Computer programmer and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)

No job offer was needed in hand for the candidates to qualify for an invitation. Nevertheless, they had to have a year of work experience in any of the above-said tech occupations. They also needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system.

An NOI received from Ontario will have to be reciprocated with an application for provincial nomination within 45 calendar days. Upon getting nominated, 600 extra points will be added to the candidate’s CRS score. This makes sure that the candidate will get an ITA for PR in a future Express Entry draw.

Getting invited for an immigration draw in Ontario

First, the candidate must create a profile in Canada Express Entry System, that manages applications in 3 economic-class immigration programs namely FSWP, FSTP, and CEC.

Ontario’s Human Capital Priority stream recognizes candidates from the FSWP and CEC.

Express Entry candidates are ranked based on work experience, education, age, and language proficiency in English or French.

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Note:

NOI – Notification of Interest

HCP – Human Capital Priorities

PR – Permanent Residence

FSWP – Federal Skilled Worker Program

FSTP – Federal Skilled Trades Program

CEC – Canadian Experience Program

IRCC – Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

CRS – Comprehensive Ranking System

PNP – Provincial Nominee Program