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Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

By Sierra June 15, 2022 (Updated June 15, 2022) 3 min. read
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The IRCC has created several streams across Canada that target skilled workers with the experience and education to contribute to the country’s labor force but what French-speaking applicants don’t know is they have a major advantage. Some of these worker streams, like Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, are more defined and specified with language proficiency requirements. The Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream is one of eight immigration streams to give qualifying candidates the opportunity to gain Canada PR through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP).

French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Requirements

Work Experience

Once you’ve decided if you will be applying through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), you must meet the respective work experience requirements for that program.

Education

You must have a Canadian bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree or its equivalent in another country.

Language

You must be able to understand, read, write and speak French at a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher. You must also be able to understand, read, write and speak English at CLB level 6 or higher. To prove that you have the mandatory language skills, you must take an approved French and English language test before you submit your application to this stream.

Related Article: Language Test Options for Canadian Immigration

Settlement Funds

You must have enough money to support yourself and any dependents settling with you in Canada. You can meet this requirement through one or a combination of any of the following:

Intention to Live in Ontario

You must intend to live in Ontario after you’re granted Canada PR. Ontario woll determine this by examining your ties to Ontario, which can include things like:

Legal Status in Canada (if applicable)

If you are applying from within Canada, you must have legal status (a visitor record, study permit, or work permit) at the time you apply and should maintain that status until the time of nomination.

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

If you choose to be assessed against the FSWP, you must score at least 67 points on the six selection factors (education, language skills, work experience, age, arranged employment in Canada, and adaptability).

How to Apply

There are several steps you can follow when applying for the Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Stream to ensure you are applying correctly. These steps include:

1. Decide which program you’re applying for (Federal Skilled Worker Program or Canadian Experience Class)
2. Be sure you meet the education requirements
3. Be sure you meet the language requirements
4. Prove your financial stability
5. Prove your ties to Ontario
6. Prove you have a legal status (if needed)

OINP Express Entry Draws

Oftentimes, Ontario will release an OINP draw inviting a specific number of candidates who meet the qualifying CRS score within that draw. Each draw will mention the stream that is targeted!

Related Article: OINP Draws 2022

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