Awesome thank you! I have also heard from other threads saying employers need to be pre-screened before sponsoring me in the application. I guess it is not the case for international student stream then,.
It used to be like that before may last year when employer needed to apply for pre-screening process. They announced on May 31 2017 that these streams are now more like applicant driven. Below is what they updated.
May 31, 2017
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re: Launch of New Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, Streamlined Employer Job Offer Stream and Updated Entrepreneur Stream
The OINP has launched a new stream for skilled trades workers under the Express Entry system, and has streamlined its Employer Job Offer Stream and updated its Entrepreneur Stream.
New: Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream
The new
Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream is targeted at attracting skilled trades workers to meet labour market needs in the construction and agricultural sectors, but could be expanded to other sectors in the future.
Applications are now being accepted online for this stream.
Streamlined Employer Job Offer Stream
The former employer driven streams are now called the Employer Job Offer Stream. The Employer Job Offer Stream has a new streamlined application approach for international students and foreign workers with a job offer. The nominee, instead of the employer, now leads the application process and is responsible for preparing their application. Less documentation is required upfront from the employer. Applications are now being accepted online for this stream.
Updated Entrepreneur Stream
The minimum language level required for the
Entrepreneur Stream has been lowered, and potential applicants will receive more points on their Expression of Interest if they wish to establish their business, or buy an existing business, in a community outside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Expressions of Interest continue to be accepted online for this stream.
Please refer to the new application guides for further details on applying to each of these streams:
Please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.
Please monitor this OINP Updates page for news, announcements and program developments.