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Posted on November 23 2022

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

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Updated September 23 2024

Highlights of Ontario updating EOI scoring system as per new NOC codes

  • Ontario immigration updates the scoring system of its Expression of Interest with newly launched NOC/TEER 2021 codes.
  • This new update on codes enhances attracting the candidates who are intended to study or work with top points and improves operational efficiency.
  • OINP states that the profiles of EOI that have been submitted before November 16, must have to submit new profiles by updating NOC 2021 codes.
  • Candidates have to submit a profile before applying for any Ontario immigration-related streams
  • An EOI profile is considered valid for only 12 months or until an invitation is received.
  • The candidates who receive an invitation from Ontario, need to submit the complete application for PR in 14 days.

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Ontario updates Canada’s immigration Expression of Interest (EOI) scoring system

Ontario Immigration re-equips its Expression of Interest System in scoring to match Canada’s new National Occupational Classification system (NOC) 2021 codes. This update will boost regional immigration with top points for applicants with study or work experience in Ontario.

These factors of new scores also improve the functional efficiency of the immigration program and its integrity. According to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the candidates with EOI profiles that are submitted before November 16, must have to submit their profiles with the new NOC 2021 codes.

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The OINP operates the EOI applications using the following popular streams. They are:

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

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Important points to take care of applying to the streams.

  • Before registering under any stream, the candidates had to submit their profile to the System of Expression of Interest.
  • Every profile will be scored based on factors including Language ability, education, work experience, and skills in comparison to other profiles.
  • Ontario selects candidates who received invitations to need to submit their applications to one of the streams mentioned above.
  • Profiles that are in the EOI system get updated at any time. An EOI profile is considered valid for 12 months till an invitation is obtained.
  • OINP issues Invitations to Apply (ITA) periodically. Ontario holds draws on a general basis, by inviting the candidates with the highest scores, sometimes targeting candidates who meet certain labor market or human capital requirements.
  • The applicants who have obtained an ITA need to submit a complete application in 14 days.
  • The Scoring factors and its points for Ontario Expression of Interest

The following tables display each factor that leads to employment and affects the workforce market conditions:

Job Offer: NOC TEER

NOC Category Maximum points to score
0 or 1 10 Points
2 or 3 8 Points
4 0 Points
5 0 Points

 

Job Offer: Broad Occupational Category

Occupational Category Maximum points to score
0,2,3 10 points
7 7 points
1,9 5 points
4,8 4 points
5,6 3 points

 

Job Offer: Wage

Wages per hour Maximum points to score
$40 per hour or higher 10 points
$35 to $39.99 per hour 8 points
$30 to $34.99 per hour 7 points
$25 to $29.99 per hour 6 points
$20 to $24.99 per hour 5 points
Less than $20 per hour 0 points

 

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Work Permit Status

Work Permit Status Maximum points to score
With valid work permit 10 points
Without valid work permit 0 points

 

Job Tenure With Job Offer Employer

Job Tenure Maximum points to score
6 months or more working in job offer position 3 points
Less than 6 months working in job offer position or not currently working in position 0 points

 

Canadian Work Experience: Earnings History

According to Canada Revenue Agency’s notice of assessment issued in the last five years.

Earnings History Maximum points to score
$40k or more earnings in a year 3 points
Less than $40k earnings in a year 0 points

 

Education

The candidates needs to take Canadian Educational Credential Assessment.

Level of Education Maximum points to score
PhD 10 points
Masters 8 points
Bachelors or equivalent 6 points
College diploma or trade certificate 5 points
Less than college or trade certificate 0 points

 

Field of Study

Field of Study Maximum points to score
STEM / Health (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, and Health)and Trades 12 Points
All other fields [Except arts and humanities] (Behavioural science, Business & administration, Education, Legal and Social) 6 Points
Arts and Humanities 0 Points

 

Canadian Education Experience

The credential needs to be a degree or diploma program from any Canadian public institution for a minimum of 2 years that too full-time, (or),

A diploma or degree certificate program needs a minimum of 1 year that too full time.

Canadian Education Experience Maximum Points to Score
More than one Canadian credential 10 points
One Canadian credential 5 points

 

Language

Official Language Ability

Official Language Ability Maximum Points to Score
CLB 9 or higher 10 points
CLB 8 6 points
CLB 7 4 points
CLB 6 or lower 0 points

 

Knowledge Of Official Languages

Official Languages Maximum Points to Score
2 Official Languages 10 points
1 Official Language 5 points

 

Regionalization

Regional Immigration: Location Of Job Offer

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

 

Regional Immigration: Location of Study

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

 

How EOI Scoring is applied to each Stream?

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

 

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