On February 6, 2024: Ontario issued 2,086 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to potential candidates eligible under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
This draw specifically targeted candidates with work experience in health occupations and have minimum CRS Score ranging from 379 to 430.
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Draw
Candidates were selected based on their work experience in their specific NOC Codes that are related to healthcare occupations. Only those with work experience listed in one of the specified NOCs in their Express Entry Canada profile were considered eligible.
If candidates received a notification of interest on February 6, 2024, they may apply to this stream, and once their applications is approved they will get 600 additional points in their Express entry profile.
These are the targeted occupations that were invited under this draw.
- NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- 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 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
What to do next if you’re invited?
If you have received NOIs, these are the steps you must follow:
- Review NOI: Read the Notification of Interest (NOI) carefully to understand your eligibility requiremetns.
- Gather Documents: Attach all the required documents, including identification, work experience proof, language test results, and education credentials.
- Complete Application: Fill out and submit the application forms provided by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
- Pay Fees: Pay the application fees as instructed by the OINP.
- Wait for Assessment: Await the assessment of your application by the OINP.
- Receive Nomination: Once you receive approval, you’ll receive a nomination certificate, adding 600 points to your CRS score.
- Submit Permanent Residence Application: Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry.
- Wait for Decision: IRCC will process your permanent residence application. Once it’s approve you will get your COPR and eventually PR.
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital stream Requirements
To be eligible for Human capital stream you must have:
- valid Express Entry profile.
- Work experience in specific occupations targeted by Ontario, mostly Health or tech related.
- Education equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor’s degree.
- Language proficiency in English or French.
- A Genuine Intent to reside in Ontario.
- Adequate settlement funds.
- Legal status in your current country of residence, if in Canada, then make sure on valid work permit.
Learn more about Express Entry: Human Capital stream to get to know more about stream.