Hi guys, came across this in another thread. I dont know how true it is but thought some of you may find it useful:
"Read the OINP 4th July 2017 program update at the link below. They have dropped their min required score for certain professions. You must have been sent a NOI because you fall in this group. IMHO you should get your OINP application going ASAP as long as you meet all other requirements since there's no telling if/when the EE draw score will get down to the 300s .... it's not any sort of ploy to get money.
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html
July 4, 2017
Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream: List of Targeted Occupations by National Occupational Classification (NOC) Codes
On June 28, 2017, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) announced that it would issue targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream
and who have work experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.
The OINP targeted candidates in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector with work experience in the following NOC codes:
- NOC 0131: Telecommunication Carriers Managers
- NOC 0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
- NOC 2133: Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- NOC 2147: Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
- NOC 2171: Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
- NOC 2172: Database Analysts and Data Administrators
- NOC 2173: Software Engineers and Designers
- NOC 2174: Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
- NOC 2175: Web Designers and Developers
- NOC 2241: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- NOC 2281: Computer Network Technicians
- NOC 2282: User Support Technicians
- NOC 2283: Systems Testing Technicians
- NOC 5224: Broadcast Technicians
- NOC 5241: Graphic Designers and Illustrators
For these occupations only, the OINP lowered the required minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score below 400. However, candidates will still need to meet all other HCP stream eligibility, ........"
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/express-entry-step-by-step-instructions.273928/page-830#post-6180468
Regards