The Ontario immigration office has announced it has paused registration for the OINP Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream.
The move comes following a surge in applications for the popular Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) category, which selects candidates from the Canada Express Entry pool.
There will be no further Notifications of Interest issued while the pause on registration is in place.
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An OINP statement said: “The stream has reached its current registration limit and no additional registrations for this stream can be accepted at this time. The program will also place a hold on sending any additional Notifications of Interest for the Human Capital Priorities Stream.”
Those who have already registered for the stream are required to submit a completed application within 14 days of registering a profile on the OINP e-Filing Portal.
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream
Candidates selected for the Human Capital Priorities Stream receive 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points under Canada Express Entry, effectively guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
To qualify applicants must have:
- Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
- Minimum of 1-year of full time, or full time equivalent work experience under NOC occupation level 0, A or B;
- Canadian equivalent Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD;
- Minimum CLB level 7 in IELTS general exam;
- Intention to reside in the Province of Ontario;
- Minimum of 400 points under the Federal Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System.
Meanwhile, some candidates have had problems registering a profile for the OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.
The issue is the latest in several problems with the system, which went entirely online for the first tie in 2017.
A statement from the province says the issue is now resolved.
Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream
The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream targets skilled trades workers in the construction and agricultural sectors, but could be expanded in the future.
To qualify applicants must have:
- Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
- At least 12 months of paid cumulative or continuous Ontario work experience with the last two years prior to your Notification of Interest in National Occupation Classification 633, or major groups 72, 73 or 82;
- Proof of Ontario license or certification if your occupation so requires;
- A valid work permit and be resident in Ontario at the time of application;
- English or French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking;
- Proof of settlement fund to cover you and your dependents, with the minimum amount determined by official Low-Income Cut-Offs.
Status of OINP Streams
Immigration Stream | Status |
Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry) | Paused (July 25, 2017) |
French-Speaking Skilled Worker (Express Entry) | Open |
Skilled Trades (Express Entry) | Open |
Employer Job Offer | Open |
International Student (Masters Graduate) | Paused (May 1, 2017) |
International Student (PhD Graduate) | Paused (May 24, 2017) |
Investor Immigration (Corporate) | Open |
Investor Immigration (Entrepreneur) | Open |
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