Are you a skilled tradesperson dreaming of settling in Ontario, Canada? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers a dedicated stream for qualified workers in the trades through the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream — your fast track to permanent residency!
🛠️ Who Is It For?
This stream is designed for foreign nationals with work experience in Ontario in a skilled trade, such as electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and more. You must be already in the Express Entry pool and meet the criteria under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
✅ Key Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must have:
- A valid Express Entry profile
- At least one year of full-time work experience in an eligible skilled trade in Ontario within the past two years
- A valid work permit
- Language proficiency in English or French (CLB 5 or higher)
📌 Tip: No job offer is required, but you must be living in Ontario at the time of your application.
🔄 How It Works
Ontario regularly searches the Express Entry pool and sends Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who may meet the stream’s criteria. Once you receive a NOI, you have 45 days to apply to the OINP. If nominated, you’ll receive 600 additional CRS points, significantly increasing your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
📈 Why Choose This Stream?
It’s a great opportunity for skilled tradespeople already working in Ontario to secure a future in Canada permanently. With no job offer required and streamlined processing, this stream recognizes the valuable contribution of trades to the province’s economy.
Consult our immigration expert by calling us at 780-643-6285 or email us at info@51immigration.ca