Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Health Occupations Targeted

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) September 12, 2024: Health Occupations Targeted

On September 12, 2024, Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted draw under the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, specifically inviting candidates with experience in healthcare occupations. This draw targeted candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 414 and 444 and work experience listed under certain National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.

Key Details of the Draw:

Eligible candidates who met the required CRS score range and whose work experience matched the following NOC codes were invited to apply under the Human Capital Priorities stream:

Healthcare Occupations Invited (NOC Codes):

  • NOC 30010: Managers in health care
  • NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
  • NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
  • NOC 31103: Veterinarians
  • NOC 31110: Dentists
  • NOC 31111: Optometrists
  • NOC 31112: Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • NOC 31120: Pharmacists
  • NOC 31121: Dietitians and nutritionists
  • NOC 31200: Psychologists
  • NOC 31201: Chiropractors
  • NOC 31202: Physiotherapists
  • NOC 31203: Occupational therapists
  • NOC 31204: Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  • NOC 31209: Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  • NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 31302: Nurse practitioners
  • NOC 31303: Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
  • NOC 32100: Opticians
  • NOC 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 32102: Paramedical occupations
  • NOC 32103: Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • NOC 32104: Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  • NOC 32109: Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • NOC 32110: Denturists
  • NOC 32111: Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • NOC 32112: Dental technologists and technicians
  • NOC 32120: Medical laboratory technologists
  • NOC 32121: Medical radiation technologists
  • NOC 32122: Medical sonographers
  • NOC 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  • NOC 32124: Pharmacy technicians
  • NOC 32129: Other medical technologists and technicians
  • NOC 32200: Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  • NOC 32201: Massage therapists
  • NOC 32209: Other practitioners of natural healing
  • NOC 33100: Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • NOC 33101: Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  • NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
  • NOC 33103: Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  • NOC 33109: Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Candidates who received the Notification of Interest (NOI) from OINP on September 12, 2024, can now apply through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

Please note, while receiving a notification of interest is an important step, it doesn’t guarantee approval. Candidates still need to meet all eligibility requirements.


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