Applications Open for New Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot
April 1, 2021
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Great news! Ontario launched its new regional immigration pilot that aims to shift prospective immigrants' attention to smaller communities within the large, and popular Canadian province. The participating communities in Ontario who are in need of skilled workers from overseas are Chatham-Kent, Cornwall, and Belleville. The new two-year pilot program forms part of the Ontario Immigrant Nomination Program (OINP) and will allow semi-skilled workers with job offers from employers within these communities to apply to immigrate to Canada and settle in these three, tight-knit and peaceful communities that are far away from the hustle-and-bustle of busy city life. Find out more details below!
Do You Qualify for the New Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot?
1. In-Demand Skills & Occupations
Skilled workers in various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, transport, technology, and business may be eligible for the new regional pilot if they manage to secure a job in one of the participating communities. Improve your chances of finding a job in Canada with these top tips. Eligible occupations under the Ontario Regional Immigration Program-
- Nurses and nurse aides
- Home support workers
- Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- Truck drivers
- Heavy equipment operators
- Harvesting laborers
- Metalworking and forging machine operators
- Industrial sewing machine operators
- Physicians
- Teachers
- Managers - NOC 0
- Sales representatives
- Trade Workers - NOC B
- Professionals - NOC A
2. Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot Requirements
The new Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot falls under the three Ontario In-Demand Skills Categories:- Foreign Worker Stream
- International Student Stream
- In-Demand Skills Stream
Foreign Worker Stream
This stream is designed for foreign nationals who can fill a highly skilled job position in one of the small communities. <Foreign Worker Stream | |
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Requirements | Description |
Work Experience | 2-years in a NOC O, A or B position |
Language Skills | Excellent language skills in English or French |
Job Offer | Yes, for a permanent position |
Applicant must: | Live abroad, or be working, studying or visiting Canada on a valid permit |
International Student Stream
This stream is designed for foreign nationals with Canadian post-secondary education qualifications who can fill highly skilled job positions in one of small communities.International Student Stream | |
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Requirements | Description |
Work Experience | None |
Language Skills | Excellent language skills in English or French |
Job Offer | Yes, for a permanent position in a NOC O, A or B position |
Applicant must: | Have graduated from a Canadian college or university |
Employer Job Offer - In-Demand Skills Stream
This stream is designed for foreign nationals who can fill intermediate-skilled job positions in one of the small communities. Find a list of eligible positions here. <In-Demand Skills Stream | |
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Requirements | Description |
Work Experience | 9-months in an eligible NOC C or D position |
Language Skills | Good language skills in English or French |
Job Offer | Yes, for a permanent position in eligible construction or agriculture sectors |
Applicant must: | Live abroad, or be working, studying or visiting Canada on a valid permit |