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Ontario Conducts Largest French Speaking Skilled Worker Draw of 2019

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Last Updated on February 11, 2019

February 10, 2019 – Ontario immigration has conducted the largest French Speaking Skilled Worker draw of 2019.

The February 7 draw saw Notifications of Interest issued to 61 Express Entry candidates.

To qualify, candidates needed to have submitted Express Entry profiles between February 7, 2018 and February 7, 2019.

Ontario has issued NOIs to 189 FSSW candidates so far in 2019.

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There is no minimum points requirement for the stream. Candidates must have a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in French and 6 in English to qualify.

Ontario has not yet published its federal government nomination allocation for 2019.

The province was granted an increase of 250 to its allocation for 2018, after reaching the initial target of 6,600 nominations.

What Are The Details of The Latest FSSW Stream Draw?

Date NOIs Issued Express Entry profile submission date
07-Feb-19 61 Feb 07, 2018 to Feb 07 2019

Source: OINP

What Are The Requirements For The Ontario Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream?

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 TEF exam (French); AND minimum CLB 6 in IELTS exam (English)
  • Intention to reside in the Province of Ontario.

The OINP began publishing information about specific draws at the beginning of 2018.

The province conducted 44 French Speaking Skilled Worker draws in 2018, and five so far in 2019.

Ontario also conducts draws for its Human Capital Priorities, Skilled Trades and Entrepreneur streams

Ontario NOIs Issued So Far in 2019

Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) 1,493
French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (FSSW) 189
Skilled Trades Stream (ST) 371
Entrepreneur Stream 13

Source: www.ontarioimmigration.ca

The OINP is currently accepting applications for all but one of its immigration streams.

Status of Ontario Streams

Immigration Stream Status
Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry) Open
French-Speaking Skilled Worker (Express Entry) Open
Skilled Trades (Express Entry) Open
Employer Job Offer Open
International Student (Masters Graduate) Closed
International Student (PhD Graduate) Open
Investor Immigration (Corporate) Open
Investor Immigration (Entrepreneur) Open

Source: www.ontarioimmigration.ca

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