On March 16, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held new rounds of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. The province issued 271 Invitations to Apply for the Francophone candidates. 

The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP was between 291-489 points. 

In addition, the province invited 344 candidates with CRS scores between 400-489. 

In 2022, Ontario issued 9,934 invitations to eligible candidates under all streams of the OINP.

French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream draws results

Details of invited occupations with specific NOC codes for both targeted draws are given below in Details

Tech, Trades, and Other Priority occupations

A CRS score between 291-489 and work experience in one of the following NOC occupations was necessary for applicants to get NOI:

• NOC 20010 – Engineering managers
• NOC 20012 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
• NOC 21111 – Forestry professionals
• NOC 21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants, and specialists
• NOC 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals
• NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
• NOC 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
• NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
• NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
• NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
• NOC 21233 – Web designers
• NOC 21234 – Web Developers and Programmers
• NOC 21300 – Civil engineers
• NOC 21301 – Mechanical engineers
• NOC 21310 – Electrical and electronic engineers
• NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers )
• NOC 21320 – Chemical engineers
• NOC 21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers
• NOC 21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers
• NOC 21330 – Mining engineers
• NOC 21331 – Geological engineers
• NOC 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
• NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologies and technicians
• NOC 22302 – Industrial engineers and manufacturing technologists and technicians
• NOC 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors
• NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors
• NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
• NOC 63202 – Bakers
• NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations
• NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services
• NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
• NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators
• NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
• NOC 72101 – Tool and die, makers
• NOC 72104 – Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
• NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
• NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
• NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
• NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
• NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
• NOC 72300 – Plumbers
• NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
• NOC 72310 – Carpenters
• NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
• NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
• NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
• NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
• NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
• NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers
• NOC 72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers
• NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
• NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers
• NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
• NOC 73111 – Glaziers
• NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
• NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying, and construction
• NOC 82020 – Supervisors, mining, and quarrying
• NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
• NOC 93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Health, Education, and Finance occupations

A CRS score between 400-489 and work experience in one of the following NOC occupations was necessary for applicants to get NOI:

• NOC 10010 – Financial managers
• NOC 10011 – Human resources managers
• NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers
• NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
• NOC 13100 – Administrative officers
• NOC 13110 – Administrative assistants
• NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
• NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
• NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
• NOC 31112 – Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
• NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
• NOC 31200 – Psychologists
• NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
• NOC 31203 – Occupational Therapists
• NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
• NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
• NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
• NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
• NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
• NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
• NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
• NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
• NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
• NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
• NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
• NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
• NOC 40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
• NOC 41200 – University professors and lecturers
• NOC 41210 – College and other vocational instructors
• NOC 41220 – Secondary school teachers
• NOC 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
• NOC 41300 – Social Workers
• NOC 41301 – Therapists in counseling and related specialized therapies
• NOC 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations
• NOC 41321 – Career development practitioners and career counselors (except education)
• NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
• NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
• NOC 42203 – Instructors of Persons with Disabilities
• NOC 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants

Overview of Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has an immigration path called the Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream (OINP). It offers an opportunity for skilled French-Speaking with excellent English language skills to submit an application for permanent residence and employment in Ontario.

Before you can apply online to be nominated by the Ontario government for permanent residence, you must have a valid profile in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry system and get a Notification of Interest from Ontario.

Want to know more details about “Ontario held two draws under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.

Tel: (416) 604-2669 

Email: info@immigrationmatters.info

Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.

For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts

at Gunness & Associates.

Get a free Assessment 

Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here

All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate