Most in-demand occupations for Ontario PNP Tech draws

Key aspects of the Ontario PNP Tech draws

• OINP first allocated 9,750 nominations in 2022
• This program is expected to nominate over 10,000 candidates by the end of the year 2022
• Ontario has three innovation tech hubs in Ottawa, Waterloo Region, and Toronto of North America
• Human Capital Priorities stream is mainly designed for the skilled workers who wish to migrate, work and settle in Ontario

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Overview:

Ontario conducts PNP draws on a regular interval mainly targeting tech occupations through the Human Capital Priorities stream which is linked with the Express Entry system of Canada. The OINP first allocated 9,750 nominations in 2022, up from 8,600 in 2021. This program is expected to nominate more than 10,000 immigration candidates by the end of 2022. Also read... All you need to know about Canada’s Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Ontario targets tech occupations through PNP draws

Ontario targets tech occupations by holding Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on a regular basis. These draws are conducted through the stream of Human Capital Priorities which is linked with the Express Entry system of Canada. This province is known for its biggest Provincial Nominee Program by the allocation of the federal government. Ontario has three innovation tech hubs in, Ottawa, Waterloo Region, and Toronto of North America. This clearly means that there are multiple options and opportunities for individuals with tech talent migrating to Ontario, considering the current labor shortages. Read more... Immigration forecast to double Canada’s population Canada’s introduces 5 new measures for stronger immigration system 5 success secrets for new immigrants in Canada The immigration candidates who receive a nomination from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), additionally get 600 points which are added to their CRS score. This nomination effectively assures an overseas applicant to get an Invitation to Apply (ITAs) in the coming Express Entry draw. The OINP first allocated 9,750 nominations in 2022, which has been more than 8,600 in 2021. This program is said to nominate over 10,000 immigration candidates by the end of the year 2022. Human Capital Priorities Stream takes charge of OINP 2021 Nominations

Stream		Number of nominations
Employer Job Offer	International Student stream	1,240
	In-Demand Skills stream	540
	Foreign Worker stream	1,705
PhD Graduate stream		212
Masters Graduate stream		1,202
Ontario’s Express Entry	Skilled Trades stream	177
	Human Capital Priorities stream	3,513
	French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream	410
Entrepreneur stream		1
Grand total		9,000

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Human Capital Priorities Tech Draws

Ontario mainly focuses on the occupations of the technology sector, by conducting tech draws from the Express Entry pool of the Human Capital Priorities stream. In order to qualify, the immigration candidates must have experience in any one of the six occupations.

HCP Tech Draws: Target Occupations

NOC Code	Target Occupations
NOC 2173	Software engineers and designers
NOC 2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
NOC 2147	Computer engineers
NOC 2175	Web designers and developers
NOC 2172	Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 0213	Computer and information systems managers

Basic Requirements of the Ontario’s HCP stream

The HCP stream is mainly designed for the skilled workers who are willing to migrate, work and settle in Ontario. They are required to have proven abilities and skills in order to build their career and life in the province. The overseas applicants under the HCP stream are expected to meet the basic requirements mentioned below.

• Must have an active profile under the Federal Express Entry system and qualify for the two programs;
  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Federal Skilled Worker program

• Must have at least 1 year of full-time work experience, under the NOC occupation level 0, A, or B
• Must have a Canadian bachelor’s degree or even higher
• Proof of language proficiency of at least NCLC/CLB level 7 in French or English
• An intention to live in Ontario
• Must live in Canada with legal status, if applicable
• Show evidence of sufficient settlement funds
• Minimum Express Entry CRS score as decided under the period draws, by the director

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