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Ontario Issues 2,086 Invitations Under OINP HCP

Written by Anusha | Feb 7, 2024 7:14:03 AM

Canada’s Ontario province issues targeted invitations under one of the Express Entry linked streams.

On February 6, 2024, Ontario invited candidates under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream that had experience in any of the 42 healthcare occupations. Ontario is a part of the Provincial Nominee Program. Canada PNP is a route to Canadian permanent residence with a provincial nomination as the first step of the process. Invitations by Ontario are issued through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Ontario offers many routes to Canada PR visa. Some Ontario PNP streams are linked with the federal Express Entry system. Others run independently. The latest OINP invitations were under the HCP steam linked with Canada Express Entry.

The first OINP HCP draw to be held in 2024, the latest round of invitations had 2,086 notifications of interest (NOIs) issued. Linked with the Express Entry, the ranking score of the candidate was a deciding factor. The invitations went out to those Express Entry candidates eligible for the Human Capital Priorities stream who had a ranking score of CRS 379 to CRS 430 based on the Comprehensive Ranking System.

As it was a targeted draw, Ontario PNP issued NOIs to candidates in specific occupations.

What were the targeted occupations for the latest Ontario PNP HCP draw?

Candidates only received an invitation if they had -

  • A valid Express Entry profile,
  • Expressed an interest in being considered by Ontario for a nomination,
  • A score of CRS 379-430, and
  • Work experience in any of the 42 healthcare occupations.

Ontario PNP Draw on February 6, 2024 | Targeted Occupations  

Any of the following NOC codes must be given as your “primary NOC” in your Express Entry profile.

NOC Code

Occupation

NOC Code

Occupation

NOC 30010

Managers in health care

NOC 31100

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

NOC 31101

Specialists in surgery

NOC 31102

General practitioners and family physicians

NOC 31103

Veterinarians

NOC 31110

Dentists

NOC 31111

Optometrists

NOC 31112

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

NOC 31120

Pharmacists

NOC 31121

Dietitians and nutritionists

NOC 31201

Chiropractors

NOC 31202

Physiotherapists

NOC 31203

Occupational therapists

NOC 31204

Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

NOC 31209

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating

NOC 31300

Nursing coordinators and supervisors

NOC 31301

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses

NOC 31302

Nurse practitioners

NOC 31303

Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals

NOC 32100

Opticians

NOC 32101

Licensed practical nurses

NOC 32102

Paramedical occupations

NOC 32103

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists

NOC 32104

Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

NOC 32109

Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment

NOC 32110

Denturists

NOC 32111

Dental hygienists and dental therapists

NOC 32112

Dental technologists and technicians

NOC 32120

Medical laboratory technologists

NOC 32121

Medical radiation technologists

NOC 32122

Medical sonographers

NOC 32123

Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

NOC 32124

Pharmacy technicians

NOC 32129

Other medical technologists and technicians

NOC 32200

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists

NOC 32201

Massage therapists

NOC 32209

Other practitioners of natural healing

NOC 33100

Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants

NOC 33101

Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

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

 

Canada has a high demand for immigrants in healthcare occupations. Category-based selection was introduced in Express Entry in 2023. Many provinces in Canada also prioritize those in healthcare occupations.

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