The French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) allows Ontario’s immigration authorities to nominate candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with French and English ability for immigration to Ontario.
Ontario is looking to welcome more francophone immigrants to complement an already-existing population of around half a million Franco-Ontarians. Successful applicants receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, followed by an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
One particular advantage of this OINP stream is that a job offer is not required. Ontario assesses potential applicants based on their human capital credentials, with particular emphasis on language ability.
Do you have what it takes? See the eligibility criteria below to find out.
Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: Eligibility Criteria
Express Entry profile criteria
Candidates must:
- Have a valid profile in the Express Entry pool;
- Be eligible under either the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and
- Indicate an interest in immigrating to either Ontario or “All Provinces and Territories” in the Express Entry profile.
Additional criteria
- Work Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of either:- one year work experience within the past five years according to the criteria under the FSWC; or
- one year work experience within the past three years according to the criteria under the CEC.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Language: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
- level 7 in French; and
- level 6 in English
- Intent: An intention to live in Ontario.
- Settlement Funds: A minimum level of savings or income.
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