Updated EOI scoring system of Ontario as per new NOC codes. Check your score now!

Highlights: New EOI scoring system of Ontario

• Ontario has updated its EOI scoring system.
• The changes have been made to align with the new NOC codes.
• A candidate who has study or work experience will be awarded the most points.
• The inclusion of such candidates would strengthen the province.
• The candidates need to register their profile in the Express Entry system to be considered eligible for issuance of EOI.

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Abstract: Ontario has updated its scoring system for issuing EOI to align with the new NOC codes.

The immigration process of Ontario has adopted a new scoring system for the EOI or Expression of Interest system to sync with the newly launched National Occupational Classification system of Canada.

Ontario authorities have stated that the update has been done to boost regionalization. The candidates who have study or work experience in Northern Ontario will be awarded the most points.

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Details about the updated EOI scoring system of Ontario

The new scoring system will help in improving operational efficiency, and decrease the risk of the program being exposed to integrity damage.

The OINP or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program authorities stated that the immigrants who had submitted their EOI profiles before November 16, 2022, that is, the day the new NOC 2021 was launched are required to submit new profiles.

The OINP uses the EOI system for 5 popular streams. The streams are:

• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills
• Employer Job Offer: International Student
• Masters Graduate
• D. Graduate

The candidates applying for these streams should have an existing Express Entry profile.

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Scoring System in the OINP

The applicant's profiles are awarded points on the basis of:

• Age
• Academic qualification
• Proficiency in the English or French language
• Work experience
• Skills

Ontario then nominates applicants who are sent invitations to submit their applications under one of the streams given above.

The EOI was received, what next?

The profiles that are registered in the system of EOI can be updated if it is required at any time. An EOI profile is considered valid for 12 months or till an ITA or invitation to apply is issued.

ITAs are sent regularly by the OINP. Draws are conducted periodically, and inviting the candidates with the highest scores and who address the human capital or workforce requirements.

The applicants who are issued an ITA have to submit a duly filled application within 14 days.

Scoring Factors of Ontario Expression of Interest

The scoring factors in the EOI system of Ontario Employment or labor market are given below:

1. Job Offer: NOC TEER

The scoring factors used in NOC TEER codes are given in the table below:

Job Offer: NOC TEER
NOC TEER category	Points
0 or 1	10
2 or 3	8
4	0
5	0

 

2. Job Offer: Broad Occupational Category

The scoring factors used in broad occupational category are given in the table below:

Job Offer: Broad Occupational Category
Occupational Category	Points
0, 2, or 3	10
7	7
1 or 9	5
4 or 8	4
5 or 6	3

 

3. Job Offer: Wage

The scoring factors used in the wage are given in the table below:

Job Offer: Wage
Hourly Wage	Points
40 CAD or more	10
35-39.99 CAD	8
30-34.99 CAD	7
25-29.99 CAD	6
20-24.99 CAD	5
Less than 20 CAD	0

 

4. Work Permit Status

The scoring factors used in the status of work permit are given in the table below:

Work Permit Status
Status	Points
With valid work permit	10
Without valid work permit	0

 

5. Job Tenure With Job Offer Employer

The scoring factors used in the job tenure with a job offer from the employer are given in the table below:

Job Tenure with Job Offer Employer
Job Tenure	Points
6 months or more	3
Less than 6 months	0

 

6. Canadian Work Experience: Earnings History

The scoring factors used in the earning history during Canadian work experience are given in the table below:

Canadian Work Experience: Earning History
Annual Earning History	Points
40,000 CAD or more	3
Less than 40,000 CAD	0

 

7. Education

For awarding of points in the Education category, the Educational Credential Assessment of Canada is required.

The scoring factors used for the highest level of education are given in the table below:

Highest Level of Education
Category	Points
Ph.D.	10
Master's	8
Bachelors or equivalent	6
College diploma or trade certificate	5
Less than college or trade certificate	0

 

The scoring factors for the field of study are given in the table below:

Field of Education
Category	Points
STEM, Health, or Trades	12
All other fields [except arts and humanities]	6
Arts and humanities	0

 

8. Canadian Education Experience

The candidates are awarded credentials for a diploma or degree program from a Canadian higher learning public institution in a course which should be a minimum of 2 years long.

The candidates who pursue a diploma, degree, or certificate program from a public institution of Canada and are 1 year long are also awarded this credential.

The scoring factors used in the Canadian education experience are given in the table below:

Canadian Education Experience
Duration	Points
More than one Canadian credential	10
One Canadian credential	5

 

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9. Language

The scoring factors used in the official language ability are given in the table below:

Language
Level	Points
CLB 9 or higher	10
CLB 8	6
CLB 7	4
CLB 6 or lower	0

 

The proficiency in the official languages affects the scores too. Details are given below.

Knowledge of Official Languages
Level	Points
2 Official Languages	10
1 Official Language	5

 

10. Regionalization

This is how the location of the candidate’s job offer affects their score:

Location of Job Offer
Location	Points
Northern Ontario	10
Other areas outside GTA (except Northern Ontario)	8
Inside GTA (except Toronto)	3
Toronto	0

 

The scoring system for the location of study is given in the table below:

Location of Study
Location	Points
Northern Ontario	10
Other areas outside GTA (except Northern Ontario)	8
Inside GTA (except Toronto)	3
Toronto	0

 

EOI Scoring System of Ontario

Detailed information about the EOI scoring system of Ontario is given below.

EOI Scoring System
Scoring factor	Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	Employer Job Offer: International Student	Masters Graduate	PhD Graduate
Job offer: NOC TEER category	Scored	Not applied	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Job offer: NOC broad occupational category	Scored	Scored	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Job offer: wage	Scored	Scored	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Work permit status	Scored	Scored	Scored	Scored	Scored
Job tenure with job offer employer	Scored	Scored	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Earnings history	Scored	Scored	Scored	Scored	Scored
Highest level of education	Not applied	Not applied	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Field of study	Not applied	Not applied	Scored	Scored	Scored
Canadian education experience	Not applied	Not applied	Scored	Scored	Scored
Official language ability	Scored	Not applied	Scored	Scored	Scored
Knowledge of official languages	Scored	Not applied	Scored	Scored	Scored
Regional immigration: location of job offer	Scored	Scored	Scored	Not applied	Not applied
Regional immigration: location of study	Not applied	Not applied	Scored	Scored	Scored

 

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