{"id":222820,"date":"2019-07-14T06:02:55","date_gmt":"2019-07-14T10:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=222820"},"modified":"2019-07-14T06:02:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-14T10:02:55","slug":"new-ontario-draws-will-target-express-entry-candidates-with-tech-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/07\/14\/new-ontario-draws-will-target-express-entry-candidates-with-tech-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"New Ontario draws will target Express Entry candidates with tech experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ontario had previously announced that it would create a dedicated stream for tech workers. Instead, it will hold targeted draws for Express Entry candidates with work experience in six tech-related occupations through its existing\u00a0Human Capital Priorities Stream. (Pixabay Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Government of Ontario has revealed its plans for nominating Express Entry candidates with work experience in the technology sector for Canadian permanent residence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ontario had previously announced that it would create a dedicated stream for tech workers. Instead, it will hold targeted draws for Express Entry candidates with work experience in six tech-related occupations through its existing\u00a0Human Capital Priorities Stream<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Express Entry system<\/a>\u00a0is Canada\u2019s main source of skilled workers and manages the pool of candidates for the\u00a0Federal Skilled Worker Class<\/a>,\u00a0Federal Skilled Trades Class<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Canadian Experience Class<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Eligible candidates for these programs are entered into the Express Entry pool where they are ranked based on scores awarded under the\u00a0Comprehensive Ranking System<\/a>\u00a0(CRS).<\/p>\n

A candidate\u2019s CRS score is based on factors that include age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French.<\/p>\n

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination receive an additional 600 points toward their CRS score, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence, or ITA.<\/p>\n

Ontario is the most popular destination for new permanent residents of Canada, including those admitted through the Express Entry system. In 2018, 65% of new immigrants admitted through Express Entry had Ontario as their destination province.<\/p>\n

To be considered for an invitation through an OINP tech draw, candidates must first create an Express Entry profile.<\/p>\n

Tech draws will reflect employer needs<\/h3>\n

Interest in the tech-focused draws is high in Ontario, which is home to major tech hubs located in the cities of Toronto, Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo.<\/p>\n

Ontario is currently facing a shortage of tech workers, as is the rest of Canada. It is estimated that up to 220,000 skilled workers will be needed in Canada\u2019s Information and Communication Technology sector by 2021.<\/p>\n

The OINP uses its Human Capital Priorities Stream to search the Express Entry pool for candidates who match specified federal and provincial criteria.<\/p>\n

OINP tech draws will search the Express Entry pool for eligible candidates with work experience in one of six targeted occupations:<\/p>\n