Ontario In-Demand Skills

Ontario In-Demand Skills Applicant Requirements

Job Offer:

• A valid full-time job offer from an Ontario employer in an OINP In-Demand Occupation is required.
• The offer must be paid at or above the median wage level for that occupation in the province.

Language Proficiency:

• Applicants must demonstrate a minimum language proficiency score in English or French, equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 4.

Education:

• A completed educational credential equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma or higher is mandatory.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of full-time work experience obtained within the previous 3 years, in Ontario and in the same NOC code as the occupation listed on the job offer, is required.

License:

• If a license is required for the occupation, the applicant must hold a valid license, certificate, or authorization issued by an eligible regulatory body in Ontario.

Settlement Funds:

• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient settlement funds as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This may be demonstrated through their own finances, a valid job offer with an annual compensation that meets the minimum settlement funds requirement, or a combination of both.

Intention to Reside:

• Evidence of intention to reside in the province of Ontario is mandatory and can be demonstrated through connections to the province, investment in the province, or efforts to participate in the Ontario society.