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The Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream is one of the OINP Express Entry streams that nominates applicants proficient in both French and English languages. You must have a valid Express Entry profile for this pathway. Once you become an Ontario provincial nominee, apply for Canada PR through Express Entry within 60 days.

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Overview

Eligibility requirements
Documents checklist
Step-by-Step Process
Fees and Processing Time
OINP Draws for French Speaking Worker Stream

Eligibility Criteria for French-Speaking Skilled Workers

To be eligible for the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, you must score NCLC 7 in a French test and have an active Express Entry profile. Other mandatory requirements are discussed below.

Eligibility Factors	Requirements
Active Express Entry Profile	You must have an active profile in the Express Entry pool. While creating your profile, you should either qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Notification of Interest (NOI)	You must get a Notification of Interest (NOI) in the latest OINP draws. Candidates cannot apply to the OINP without an NOI
Academic Proficiency	You must have completed at least a graduation, master’s, or doctoral degree from Canada or an equivalent degree from a foreign country. If you have a foreign education, you must submit your ECA or Educational Credential Assessment report. An ECA report is valid for 5 years. You will also need to authorize the ECA organization to give access to your report to the OINP. Note: Nurses do not need to meet this eligibility criteria if: They are registered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Their National Occupational Classification code is NOC 31300, 31301, 31302 and 32101
Language Proficiency	Score at least NCLC 7 in TCF or TEF (French language tests), and get at least CLB 6 in CELPIP, PTE-Core, or IELTS (English tests) The language test results are valid for 2 years.
Settlement Funds	You must have at least $14690 (CAD) to be eligible. This amount increases with the number of family members.
Plan to Settle in Ontario	You must intend to permanently live and work in Ontario. You can show your interest in settling in Ontario through: Proof of renting and leasing property in Ontario Applying for job offers and appearing for interviews in the province Have a professional and social circle in the province Studying or working in Ontario Frequently visiting the province, etc.
Legal Status in Canada	If you are applying to the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream from Canada, you must have a valid work/study/visitor visa. This should remain valid at least till provincial nomination. If your permit has expired, you will still qualify if you have applied to IRCC for the extension or renewal of your work or study permit.

Settlement Funds Requirements

You must be financially secure to support yourself and your family after arriving in Ontario. The minimum settlement fund mandatory for a single applicant is $14,690.

Depending on the size of your family, the minimum mandatory funds are given in the table below.

Mandatory funds in Canadian Dollars	Number of Family members
$14,690	1
$18,288	2
$22,483	3
$27,297	4
$30,690	5
$34,917	6
$38,875	7

You do not require settlement funds if you belong to the Canadian Experience Class or have a valid job offer in Ontario.

Documents Checklist for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

You do not require any documents while creating an Express Entry profile. However, you would need to provide certain documents while applying to the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream. These documents are listed below:

A copy of the Notification of Interest received in your IRCC account
Copies of your identity documents such as the personal information page of your passport.
A scanned copy of your photograph
A valid study permit or work permit (whatever applicable)
If you have applied to renew or extend your work or study permit, you have an implied status. In this case, you will be required to provide an acknowledgment letter from IRCC regarding the extension or renewal request.
Copy of your Canadian degree along with copies of official transcripts.
If you have a foreign equivalent degree, you will need to provide a copy of the ECA report. This Educational Credential Assessment report must not be older than 5 years.

Language test results. These test results must not be older than 2 years
Copy of your job offer letter
Copy of positive LMIA or Labour Market Impact Assessment
Work experience letters or reference letters. These letters must be on the official letterhead. They must have the address and contact information of your place of work and must clearly state your position, responsibilities, working hours, tenure, wages, etc.

Provide documents to prove your work experience. These include copies of pay slips or pay cheques, income tax documents, and bank statements showing your salary for the first and the last month of the working period.

If you are working in Canada or have previously worked there, you will need to provide copies of Canada Revenue Agency T4 statements of Remuneration Paid, as well as the Notice of Assessment statements.

Copy of your license or certification if you have worked or are working in a regulated occupation in Ontario

A copy of your latest and updated resume.

Please note: this is not the complete list of documents. You might be asked to provide additional documents while applying to OINP as a French Speaking Skilled Worker depending on your profile.

All documents must be in English or French. If they are in any other language, get them translated by a verified translator.

The Step-by-Step Application Process for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

Getting Canada PR through the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream can be divided into two phases.

The first phase includes applying to and getting the provincial nomination from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

The second phase is to receive an ITA in the Express Entry draws and apply to IRCC for Canada PR.

The detailed process to get your Canada PR through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) as a francophone skilled worker is given below.

Phase 1: Getting the Provincial Nomination by the OINP

Create an Express Entry profile
Choose Ontario as your choice of province to settle while creating the profile
Get a CRS score by the Comprehensive Ranking System and be in the Express Entry pool.
Receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) in OINP draws if you are suitable
Apply to the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream within 45 days of receiving the NOI
Submit all the documents and pay $1500
Once your OINP application is approved, you will receive a provincial nomination. You will also receive a notification of nomination in your IRCC Express Entry account. You must accept this nomination within 30 days.

Phase 2: Getting Canada PR through Express Entry

Once you accept the provincial nomination in your IRCC account, you will get 600 additional CRS points.
Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the Express Entry draws
Upload all the documents and pay the application fee of $1525
Submit your Canada PR application through the Express Entry program within 60 days of getting the ITA
Get the Confirmation of Permanent Residence once IRCC approves your application.

Fees and Processing time

The processing time for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream is 90-120 days.

The application fee for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream is $1500.

OINP provides a refund if your application is incomplete, or if you withdraw it before it is processed. Fees are not refunded for unsuccessful applications.

The Latest OINP Draws for French-Speaking Worker Stream

The latest draw for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream was announced on the 20th of June, 2024. All the latest Ontario PNP draws for this pathway are given in the table below.

Date	CRS score range	Notification of Interest (NOIs) issued
20.06.2024	305-409	212
18.01.2024	317-469	984

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