Hi guys. This new topic for those who already applied under this program. Please share more info with everyone.
My first question: do you need an EE profile made after 1st of June to receive a PN notification of interest from their side?
To be a successful applicant under the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, you must meet the eligibility criteria for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry and Ontario’s criteria. You will be assessed against both as part of the nomination process.
To qualify under the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, you must:
1. Have successfully registered for Express Entry;
2. Qualify for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program OR the Canadian Experience Class; AND
3. Indicate interest in immigrating to either Ontario or “All Provinces and Territories” when you register for Express Entry.
TIP
Make note of it
Make note of your Express Entry Profile Number and of your Job Seeker Validation Code (also known as Candidate Identifier Code). You will need them for your application to Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program. Both numbers are automatically generated when you successfully register for Express Entry.
Note: You will be asked to indicate which federal program(s) you qualify for on your Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program application and which one you would like to be assessed against.
Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Criteria
A. Education
Have a Canadian Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree or an Educational Credential Assessment report produced by a designated organization indicating the foreign education is equivalent.
B. Language
Demonstrate a French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or above in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and an English-language level of CLB 6 in all competencies with a test result from a recognized assessment institution. Acceptable tests are: IELTS (General Training Test only), CELPIP (General Test only) or TEF.
TIP
Make it count
Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program recommends you take your language tests within the year prior to the application to ensure that your results remain valid after nomination and through application for permanent residency.
Note: the IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF tests need to be taken within 24 months of application submission to ensure the results are valid at the time of permanent residence processing.
C. Funds
Have sufficient funds supported by bank statements that are unencumbered and readily transferable in a convertible currency to cover settlement costs in Ontario.
You are required to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependent(s) regardless of whether the additional dependent(s) is/are accompanying you to Canada.
You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you).
Please refer to the Application Guide.
D. Work Experience
Federal Skilled Worker Program qualified candidates: Have a minimum of one year of continuous and full-time (1,560 hours or more) or an equal amount in continuous part-time paid work experience in a NOC 0, A, or B occupation in the past five years from the date of the PT notification of interest from OOPNP. The one year minimum of continuous and full-time (or equivalent continuous part-time) employment must have been completed in one specific NOC occupation.
Canadian Experience Class qualified candidates: Have a minimum of one year of cumulative and full-time or an equal amount in part-time paid work experience in a NOC 0, A, or B occupation in Canada in the past three years from the date of the PT notification of interest from OOPNP. (Canadian work experience must have proper authorization.) Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student (for example, on a co-op work term) does not count under the Canadian Experience Class.
Note: Any unauthorized periods of work in Canada cannot be considered.
Self-employed individuals
Self-employed individuals must submit satisfactory evidence of the required work experience (e.g., articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership, evidence of self-employment income, reference letters from clients, etc.). They must provide documentation from third party individuals indicating the service provided along with payment details. Self-declared main duties or affidavits are not sufficient evidence of work experience.
My first question: do you need an EE profile made after 1st of June to receive a PN notification of interest from their side?
To be a successful applicant under the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, you must meet the eligibility criteria for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s Express Entry and Ontario’s criteria. You will be assessed against both as part of the nomination process.
To qualify under the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, you must:
1. Have successfully registered for Express Entry;
2. Qualify for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program OR the Canadian Experience Class; AND
3. Indicate interest in immigrating to either Ontario or “All Provinces and Territories” when you register for Express Entry.
TIP
Make note of it
Make note of your Express Entry Profile Number and of your Job Seeker Validation Code (also known as Candidate Identifier Code). You will need them for your application to Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program. Both numbers are automatically generated when you successfully register for Express Entry.
Note: You will be asked to indicate which federal program(s) you qualify for on your Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program application and which one you would like to be assessed against.
Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Criteria
A. Education
Have a Canadian Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree or an Educational Credential Assessment report produced by a designated organization indicating the foreign education is equivalent.
B. Language
Demonstrate a French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or above in all language competencies (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and an English-language level of CLB 6 in all competencies with a test result from a recognized assessment institution. Acceptable tests are: IELTS (General Training Test only), CELPIP (General Test only) or TEF.
TIP
Make it count
Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program recommends you take your language tests within the year prior to the application to ensure that your results remain valid after nomination and through application for permanent residency.
Note: the IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF tests need to be taken within 24 months of application submission to ensure the results are valid at the time of permanent residence processing.
C. Funds
Have sufficient funds supported by bank statements that are unencumbered and readily transferable in a convertible currency to cover settlement costs in Ontario.
You are required to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependent(s) regardless of whether the additional dependent(s) is/are accompanying you to Canada.
You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you).
Please refer to the Application Guide.
D. Work Experience
Federal Skilled Worker Program qualified candidates: Have a minimum of one year of continuous and full-time (1,560 hours or more) or an equal amount in continuous part-time paid work experience in a NOC 0, A, or B occupation in the past five years from the date of the PT notification of interest from OOPNP. The one year minimum of continuous and full-time (or equivalent continuous part-time) employment must have been completed in one specific NOC occupation.
Canadian Experience Class qualified candidates: Have a minimum of one year of cumulative and full-time or an equal amount in part-time paid work experience in a NOC 0, A, or B occupation in Canada in the past three years from the date of the PT notification of interest from OOPNP. (Canadian work experience must have proper authorization.) Self-employment and work experience gained while you were a full-time student (for example, on a co-op work term) does not count under the Canadian Experience Class.
Note: Any unauthorized periods of work in Canada cannot be considered.
Self-employed individuals
Self-employed individuals must submit satisfactory evidence of the required work experience (e.g., articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership, evidence of self-employment income, reference letters from clients, etc.). They must provide documentation from third party individuals indicating the service provided along with payment details. Self-declared main duties or affidavits are not sufficient evidence of work experience.
