If you speak French fluently and wish to become a Canadian Permanent Resident, you may have a better chance of applying for Permanent Residence through this stream.
This stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The province invites skilled workers from the Express Entry (EE) pool who can demonstrate fluency in both English and French. This stream works by invitation only, which means the only way to apply is to be selected through the Express Entry system.
You will need to meet all other OINP requirements. The provincial nomination will grant the candidate 600 points toward their Express Entry profile, ensuring an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
How does it work?
If your Express Entry profile is selected by the province, you will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI). You will then have 45 days to submit your application through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) e-Filing portal.
If the province accepts your application, you will receive the Provincial Nomination and can request a new Express Entry draw with an additional 600 points added to your profile solely for the provincial nomination.
In summary, here are the steps of the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream:
Create an EE profile. Receive an NOI. Apply for the OINP. Receive the Provincial Nomination. Reapply for EE with the Provincial Nomination. Receive the ITA. Submit your Permanent Residence application to Canada.
Am I Eligible for the Ontario Skilled Worker Category?
To be eligible for this program, you must prove that you have a sufficient level of French and English. You must also be willing to reside in Ontario.
A job offer is not required, but you must have at least one year of work experience and a bachelor’s degree or the Canadian educational equivalent.
Since this is still an Express Entry program, you must meet the settlement funds required by the program — currently CAD $15,263 for a single applicant (the exact amount depends on family size and is updated annually by IRCC).
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