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February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

Modifications introduced to OINP application procedures

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

As of February 26, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has implemented a new requirement for its application process. Moving forward, all applicants are mandated to include a consent form along with their applications. This form likely signifies the applicant’s acknowledgment and authorization for the processing of their application by the OINP. Applicants are advised to ensure compliance with this updated procedure to avoid any delays or complications in the processing of their immigration applications.

The consent form must be completed, correctly dated, signed by the applicant, signed by the applicant’s spouse and dependents (if applicable) and uploaded with other documents in the application.

See below important changes to note for OINP applications:

  1. The PDF Attestation form for OINP Expression of Interest system stream applications is no longer required.
  2. The Applicant Consent form must be completed after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) or a Notification of Interest (NOI).
  3. This form cannot be signed by your representative on your behalf.

Applicants must carefully review the stream-specific document checklist to ensure that the mandatory documents are submitted when applying to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

The most expensive city in Ontario Canada to rent a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre is …

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear future neighbour,

In the city of Toronto, Ontario you can rent a three bedroom apartment for an average of $4,384 in the city centre. This is according to statistics available on Numbeo.com which are gathered from residents of the city.

Unfortunately, accommodation cannot be the only factor you consider when moving to a new city. It’s worth noting that rental prices can vary depending on the neighborhood, building amenities, and other factors. While Toronto offers a wide range of cultural, entertainment, and employment opportunities, the cost of housing remains a significant consideration for residents. For the next month, we will review these factors and recommend cities based on statistics to help you make an informed decision.

See below in descending order the full list of the cities where rent is most expensive in the city centre in the province of Ontario:

  1. Toronto – $4,384
  2. Markham – $3,766
  3. Mississauga – $3,733
  4. Richmond Hill – $3,666
  5. Vaughan – $3,600
  6. London – $3,350
  7. Ottawa – $3,311
  8. Sarnia – $3,250
  9. Woodstock – $3,250
  10. Waterloo- $3,225
  11. Orillia – $3,200
  12. Burlington – $3,150
  13. Guelph -$3,128
  14. Brampton – $3,125
  15. Pickering – $3,033
  16. Stratford – $3,000

Did we leave out any? Would you like to ask some questions? Are you interested in studying in Canada? Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Start the journey by sending an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Ontario invites 4,552 Candidates for Provincial nomination in 3 new OINP draws

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Express Entry, News, Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Ontario sent 4,552 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general and targeted draw.

In an Express Entry Draw, Ontario sent out 2,118 invitations for provincial nomination under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP).

Profiles in the Express Entry pool created between February 8, 2023 and February 8, 2024 with a primary occupation in one of the 15 tech occupations and a CRS score within the range of 471-480 were targeted in this round of invitation.

See below the 15 Tech occupations

  1. NOC 20012: Computer and information systems Managers
  2.  NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  3.  NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
  4.  NOC 21221 – Business systems specialists
  5.  NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
  6.  NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  7.  NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  8.  NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  9.  NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  10.  NOC 21233 – Web designers
  11.  NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  12.  NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  13.  NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
  14.  NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  15.  NOC 22222: Information systems testing Technicians

A total of 1,182 invitations to apply for permanent residency in a general draw was issued under the International Student Stream to profiles with a score of 78 and above.

Furthermore, 1,252 invitations to apply for permanent residency was issued to profiles with a score of 73 and above under the International Student Stream in a Healthcare and Tech targeted OINP Expression of Interest draw.

See below the 41 Healthcare and 15 Tech Occupations under the OINP International  Student Stream

Healthcare Occupations

  1. NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
  2. NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  3. NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
  4. NOC 31110 – Dentists
  5. NOC 31111 – Optometrists
  6. NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  7. NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
  8. NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
  9. NOC 21200 – Psychologists
  10. NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
  11. NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
  12. NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
  13. NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  14. NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  15. NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  16. NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  17. NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
  18. NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  19. NOC 32100 – Opticians
  20. NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  21. NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  22. NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  23. NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  24. NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  25. NOC 32110 – Denturists
  26. NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  27. NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  28. NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
  29. NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
  30. NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
  31. NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  32. NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
  33. NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  34. NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  35. NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
  36. NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
  37. NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  38. NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  39. NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  40. NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  41. NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Tech Occupations

  1. NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
  2. NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  3. NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
  4. NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
  5. NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
  6. NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  7. NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  8. NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  9. NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  10. NOC 21233 – Web designers
  11. NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  12. NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  13. NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
  14. NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  15. NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Ontario announces new standards for International Students

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News

Dear Future Neighbour,

Ontario sets up new measures to better improve the quality and welfare of International Students in the province. All schools and institutions in the province are expected to make housing arrangements available for students.

This measure by the province is coming after the announcement by the IRCC Minister to set a cap on the intake of international students into Canada for each province.

For better monitoring and implementation of these measures, the following will be looked at:

1. For Universities and Colleges: The province would make sure that the programs offered to students are what employers are seeking for in the job market, this way the students have something to fall back on after graduation for sustainability.

There will be no more creation of new public-private partnerships with colleges as efforts are made to improve supervision procedures.

Also steps will be taken to ensure that the highest academic results are being attained by increasing the response rate to student outcome surveys.

It will be mandatory for all colleges and universities to provide assurances regarding the availability of accommodation choices for incoming overseas students.

2.  For Career Institutes:

To improve the oversight of vocational colleges and ensure quick responses to complaints and concerns. This includes improving data management, documentation procedures, and the effectiveness of compliance investigations. The Ontario government also intends to work alongside federal and sector partners to put an end to false recruiters that take advantage of international students and also false claims on employment and citizenship.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, admission into a Canadian college/university, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

Ontario invites 1,469 Candidates for Provincial nomination in latest draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear Future Neighbour,

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Ontario sent out 1,469 invitations to apply for permanent residency to profiles under the Masters and PHD graduate streams.

Expression of Interest profiles created between January, 2023 and January, 2024 were considered in this round of invitation.

See below summary of the latest OINP Draw

OINP Stream Number of invitations issued Date profiles created Score range Notes
Masters Graduate stream 1,344 January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 50 and above General Draw
PhD Graduate stream 125 January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 45 and above General Draw

All invited candidates have within a timeframe of 14 days to submit an application that supports the information in their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile to be granted permanent residency in Ontario.

Need help obtaining a visitor visa to visit Canada, or professional help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Ontario invites 1,654 Candidates for Permanent Residency in Latest Draw

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Hello Future Neighbour,

In new Ontario Immigration Nominee Program draw announced on Friday, January 19, 2024, a total of 1,654 candidates were invited for permanent residency in a general round of invitation through the OINP foreign worker stream.

Profiles with a job offer in any of the TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations with a CRS score of 50 or above were considered in this round of invitation.

See below all OINP Foreign Worker Stream Draws of January 2024

Date Invitations Date profiles created Score range Notes
January 19, 2024 1,654 January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024 50 and above General Draw
January 9, 2024 630 January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024 33 and above Targeted draw for 63 skilled trades occupations
January 9, 2024 821 January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024 40 and above Targeted draw for 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations

 

This happens to be the first general draw for the OINP Foreign Worker Stream since March 1, 2022.  All invited candidates have within 14 calendar days to submit completed application after receiving the invitation.

Need help creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Need help with obtaining a visitor visa to Canada, professional help with putting in a study visa application or work permit application? Send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Ontario invited 1,451 applicants to apply for permanent residency

Author By admin-ese Categories Provincial nomination

On January 9, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,451 invitations to apply for permanent residency in two rounds of invitations. They invited 630 Candidates through the OINP Foreign Worker stream to profiles having a job offer in 63 skilled trade occupations and with a score of 33 or higher. The other draw was an OINP Foreign Worker stream draw that issued 821 invites to profiles with a job offer in any of the 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations and with a score of 40 or higher.

The Targeted occupations are listed below for your convenience:

63 Skilled Trade Occupations

  • NOC 22212: Drafting technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22301: Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22302: Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • NOC 22311: Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
  • NOC 22312: Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  • NOC 70010: Construction managers
  • NOC 70011: Home building and renovation managers
  • NOC 70012: Facility operation and maintenance managers
  • NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
  • NOC 72011: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
  • NOC 72012: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
  • NOC 72013: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
  • NOC 72014: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • NOC 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • NOC 72021: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
  • NOC 72022: Supervisors, printing and related occupations
  • 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 72102: Sheet metal workers
  • NOC 72103: Boilermakers
  • No. 72104: Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • NOC 72105: Ironworkers
  • NOC 72106: Welders and related machine operators
  • NOC 72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • NOC 72201: Industrial electricians
  • NOC 72203: Electrical power line and cable workers
  • NOC 72204: Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  • NOC 72205: Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
  • NOC 72300: Plumbers
  • NOC 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
  • NOC 72302: Gas fitters
  • NOC 72310: Carpenters
  • NOC 72311: Cabinetmakers
  • NOC 72320: Bricklayers
  • NOC 72321: Insulators
  • NOC 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • NOC 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • NOC 72402: Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
  • NOC 72403: Railway carmen/women
  • No. 72404: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • NOC 72406: Elevator constructors and mechanics
  • NOC 72410: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • NOC 72422: Electrical mechanics
  • NOC 72423: Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
  • NOC 72500: Crane operators
  • NOC 73100: Concrete finishers
  • NOC 73101: Tilesetters
  • NOC 73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers
  • NOC 73110: Roofers and shinglers
  • NOC 73111: Glaziers
  • NOC 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  • NOC 73113: Floor covering installers
  • NOC 73200: Residential and commercial installers and servicers
  • NOC 73201: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
  • NOC 73202: Pest controllers and fumigators
  • NOC 73209: Other repairers and servicers
  • NOC 73300: Transport truck drivers
  • NOC 73301 Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
  • NOC 73400: Heavy equipment operators
  • NOC 73402: Drillers and blasters: surface mining, quarrying and construction
  • NOC 82031: Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
  • NOC 92100: Power engineers and power systems operators

41 Healthcare Occupations

  • NOC 30010: Managers in health care
  • NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • 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 21200: Psychologists
  • 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

15 Tech Occupations

  • NOC 20012: Computer and information systems managers
  • NOC 21211: Data Scientists
  • NOC 21220: Cybersecurity specialists
  • NOC 21221: Business system analysts
  • NOC 21222: Information systems specialists
  • 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 21311: Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • NOC 22220: Computer network technicians
  • NOC 22221: User support technicians
  • NOC 22222: Information systems testing technicians

Need help creating an expression of interest or express entry profile, please send an email to info@eseumohimmigration.com

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