Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities 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 IELTS general exam
- Intention to reside in the Province of Ontario
- Minimum of 400 points under the Federal Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System
Ontario Employer Job Offer Category
The Ontario Employer Job Offer category replaces the previous Employer Pre-Screened category with the key difference being the candidate, not the employer, leads the application process. If you wish to seek guidance, contact the immigration consultant in Ontario at 5 River Immigration.
The category has three streams, for foreign workers, international students and in-demand skills.
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
To qualify, applicants must have:
- A permanent and full time job offer under NOC 0, A or B that meets prevailing wage levels for Ontario
- Two years of relevant work experience in the previous five years before the date of application
- Relevant mandatory licensing in Ontario, if the position so requires
- Live abroad, or be working in or visiting Canada on a valid permit
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
To qualify, applicants must have:
- A permanent and full time job offer under NOC 0, A or B that meets entry wage levels for Ontario
- Either
- Graduated or met requirements of a full-time minimum two-year degree from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university; or
- Graduated or met requirements of a full-time minimum one-year post-graduate diploma program from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university.
- Completed at least half the studies in Canada
- Apply within two years from the date you completed the above course
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
The Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream is currently open to applications from candidates in specific occupations in the agriculture and construction industries.
Key Candidate Requirements
- Permanent and full-time job offer in one of the eligible occupations.
- Job offer that meets the prevailing wage in Ontario for the occupation. For those already working in the position, the wage must be equal or greater than your current wage
Further Candidate Requirements
- Work Experience One year of cumulative work experience in the last three years in one of the eligible occupations. Experience must be paid and full time, or the equivalent amount in part time work in Ontario Seasonal work does not count.
- Education Equivalent of Canadian high school education or above.
- Valid certificate or licence Valid certificate or license at the time of application for any claimed work experience that requires it.
- Language Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in English or French in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
- Settlement Funds Sufficient funds and/or income in Ontario to cover settlement costs for you and your family members.