Human Capital Priorities
Express Entry
Tech Focus
Targets Express Entry candidates with work experience in high-demand occupations.
- Active Express Entry profile
- CRS score as per latest draw cut-off
- Work experience in targeted occupation
- CLB 7+ in all abilities
French-Speaking Skilled Worker
Express Entry
French Priority
For French-speaking candidates with strong English abilities.
- Active Express Entry profile
- French CLB 7+ in all abilities
- English CLB 6+ in all abilities
- Work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
Skilled Trades
Express Entry
Trade Certificate
For skilled tradespeople with a valid job offer or Certificate of Qualification.
- Active Express Entry profile
- 1 year Ontario work experience in last 2 years
- Valid trade certification OR job offer
- CLB 5+ (speaking/listening), CLB 4+ (reading/writing)
Masters Graduate
For international students who graduated from an Ontario university.
- Master's degree from eligible Ontario university
- Lived in Ontario 1+ year in last 2 years
- CLB 7 in all abilities
- Intent to live and work in Ontario
PhD Graduate
PhD graduates from Ontario universities can apply without job offer.
- PhD from eligible Ontario university
- Completed within 2 years before application
- No language minimum (recommended CLB 7)
- Intent to live and work in Ontario
Foreign Worker
Job Offer Required
For workers with a permanent full-time job offer from an Ontario employer.
- Permanent full-time job offer in TEER 0-3
- 2 years work experience in same occupation
- Employer meets business criteria
- Meet wage threshold for position
International Student
Job Offer Required
For international graduates with a job offer from an Ontario employer.
- Degree/diploma from eligible Canadian institution (2+ years)
- Permanent full-time job offer in TEER 0-3
- Applied within 2 years of graduation
- Legal status in Canada at time of application
In-Demand Skills
TEER 4 & 5
For workers in agriculture or construction with lower skill requirements.
- Job offer in eligible TEER 4/5 occupation
- 9 months work experience in Ontario in last 3 years
- CLB 4 in all abilities
- High school education or equivalent
Entrepreneur
Investment Required
For experienced business owners wanting to start or buy a business in Ontario.
- Net worth: $800K (GTA) or $400K (other areas)
- Investment: $600K (GTA) or $200K (other areas)
- 2+ years business ownership/management experience
- Create 2+ full-time jobs for Canadians/PRs
Note: The Entrepreneur stream uses an Expression of Interest system. Only
highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply.
