Written by Eddy Ramírez

Once again it must be recognized: French is the key that unlocks the doors to Canada! The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program selected French-speaking skilled workers in a recent draw on September 5, 2024. The province issued 96 Notices of Interest (NOI) to candidates who achieved a CRS score between 290 and 393.

This article from Planet Immiland is dedicated to French speakers interested in applying for permanent residency in Canada through Express Entry. Today I will give you details about the requirements of this Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) lottery, whose candidates were selected for speaking French! as well as for their professional and employment experience.

If you are already a French speaker or are improving your French, this topic will motivate you to continue to improve your profile and/or study French for immigration purposes to Canada and obtain permanent residency in Ontario. Let's get started!

Speak French and other requirements for nominees

The provincial immigration lottery in Ontario on September 5, 2024 was intended for French-speaking skilled workers with a view to settling in Ontario. Specific requirements for eligibility are listed below:

• Language 

• Speak French CLB 7 or more, proficiency in English is also taken into account.
• Demonstrate language proficiency with internationally recognized tests such as the TEF (for French) and IELTS or CELPIP (for English). 

• Work experience

• Have at least one year of continuous work experience in an occupation. NOC/TEER 0, A or B.

• Educational level

• Have a recognized university degree. 

• Adaptability

• Demonstrate intent to reside in Ontario, here it is important to include documents that attest to your ties or connections to this province.

• Financial capacity

• Demonstrate that you have money to settle in the province, e.g., bank statements, income from continuous employment in Ontario, job offer in Ontario (if applicable).

Important: French-speaking skilled workers who meet the above requirements must qualify for the Express Entry System through the streams: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Express Entry French Program

Arriving to Canada by Express Entry is a very good option because you can choose between two categories, the general one and the one that in Planeta Immiland we call "VIP" or for speaking French. As I detailed above, achieving a level of French CLB 7 and intermediate English plus having a higher education degree (usually a university diploma) and at least one year of work experience will give you the "VIP" category and get permanent residency without ever having been in Canada! 

I share with you the link of our French courses from zero to the CLB 7 level required by the Express Entry and its categories for French speakers, here you will know the methodology, what you will learn for immigration purposes and our prices.

I hope the next draw for French speakers in Canada will be from you! Thank you for reading to the end. If you want more information, you can write to us here.

I invite you to follow our networks and platforms for tips and recommendations about the language and even discounts and promotions on French and English courses.

With love,

Planeta Immiland Education