Updated EOI scoring system of Ontario as per new NOC codes. Check your score now!

Highlights: New EOI scoring system of Ontario

• Ontario has updated its EOI scoring system.
• The changes have been made to align with the new NOC codes.
• A candidate who has study or work experience will be awarded the most points.
• The inclusion of such candidates would strengthen the province.
• The candidates need to register their profile in the Express Entry system to be considered eligible for issuance of EOI.

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Abstract: Ontario has updated its scoring system for issuing EOI to align with the new NOC codes.

The immigration process of Ontario has adopted a new scoring system for the EOI or Expression of Interest system to sync with the newly launched National Occupational Classification system of Canada.

Ontario authorities have stated that the update has been done to boost regionalization. The candidates who have study or work experience in Northern Ontario will be awarded the most points.

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Details about the updated EOI scoring system of Ontario

The new scoring system will help in improving operational efficiency, and decrease the risk of the program being exposed to integrity damage.

The OINP or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program authorities stated that the immigrants who had submitted their EOI profiles before November 16, 2022, that is, the day the new NOC 2021 was launched are required to submit new profiles.

The OINP uses the EOI system for 5 popular streams. The streams are:

• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills
• Employer Job Offer: International Student
• Masters Graduate
• D. Graduate

The candidates applying for these streams should have an existing Express Entry profile.

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Scoring System in the OINP

The applicant's profiles are awarded points on the basis of:

• Age
• Academic qualification
• Proficiency in the English or French language
• Work experience
• Skills

Ontario then nominates applicants who are sent invitations to submit their applications under one of the streams given above.

The EOI was received, what next?

The profiles that are registered in the system of EOI can be updated if it is required at any time. An EOI profile is considered valid for 12 months or till an ITA or invitation to apply is issued.

ITAs are sent regularly by the OINP. Draws are conducted periodically, and inviting the candidates with the highest scores and who address the human capital or workforce requirements.

The applicants who are issued an ITA have to submit a duly filled application within 14 days.

Scoring Factors of Ontario Expression of Interest

The scoring factors in the EOI system of Ontario Employment or labor market are given below:

1. Job Offer: NOC TEER

The scoring factors used in NOC TEER codes are given in the table below:

2. Job Offer: Broad Occupational Category

The scoring factors used in broad occupational category are given in the table below:

3. Job Offer: Wage

The scoring factors used in the wage are given in the table below:

4. Work Permit Status

The scoring factors used in the status of work permit are given in the table below:

5. Job Tenure With Job Offer Employer

The scoring factors used in the job tenure with a job offer from the employer are given in the table below:

6. Canadian Work Experience: Earnings History

The scoring factors used in the earning history during Canadian work experience are given in the table below:

7. Education

For awarding of points in the Education category, the Educational Credential Assessment of Canada is required.

The scoring factors used for the highest level of education are given in the table below:

The scoring factors for the field of study are given in the table below:

8. Canadian Education Experience

The candidates are awarded credentials for a diploma or degree program from a Canadian higher learning public institution in a course which should be a minimum of 2 years long.

The candidates who pursue a diploma, degree, or certificate program from a public institution of Canada and are 1 year long are also awarded this credential.

The scoring factors used in the Canadian education experience are given in the table below:

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9. Language

The scoring factors used in the official language ability are given in the table below:

The proficiency in the official languages affects the scores too. Details are given below.

10. Regionalization

This is how the location of the candidate’s job offer affects their score:

The scoring system for the location of study is given in the table below:

EOI Scoring System of Ontario

Detailed information about the EOI scoring system of Ontario is given below.

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