July 29, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provided Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates who qualified for OINP Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) Stream and had work experience in one of the in-demand skills.

The OINP issued 1,288 NOIs to candidates with a CRS between 463 and 477, and had one-year work experience in the following NOC codes:

• 0213 Computer and information systems managers

• 2147 Computer engineers

• 2172 Database analysts and data administrators

• 2173 Software engineers and designers

• 2174 Computer programmer and interactive media developers

• 2175 Web designers and developers

The candidates now have 45 days to submit their application for provincial nomination.

How does the Tech draw work?

The OINP searches the Express Entry pool to find candidates who may:

• meet the criteria of the Human Capital Priorities Stream

• have work experience in one of the targeted National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes

Candidates who meet the requirements and are eligible receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) to submit their application for nomination.

If you receive a Notification of Interest (NOI)

Submit an online application to the OINP if they qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. They must submit your application within 45 calendar days of receiving your NOI.

NOIs issued in 2020 to date:

• Human Capital Priorities Stream - 4,130

• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream - 692

• Skilled Trades Stream – 948