{"id":543,"date":"2025-11-26T09:46:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armoniaresource.com\/blog\/?p=543"},"modified":"2025-11-26T09:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T09:58:48","slug":"express-entry-skilled-trades-stream-is-suspended-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armoniaresource.com\/blog\/express-entry-skilled-trades-stream-is-suspended-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Express entry skilled trades stream is suspended in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df00e6fe1ca4ff944328eb98f044ba52\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.armoniaresource.com\/permanent-residency-visa-canada\">Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)<\/a><\/strong> has halted its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, effective immediately, due to systematic misrepresentation. Existing applicants in the Skilled Trades Stream can no longer apply for a provincial nomination through this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71d8cafdc319add2374242515e16410b\">The province will cease accepting new applications to the Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream and will refund all current applications under the program. All applications returned will receive a refund of their application fees. The OINP did not specify if the stream would start accepting new applications again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/armoniaresource.com\/blog\/express-entry-skilled-trades-stream-is-suspended-in-ontario\/#Different_options_for_permanent_residency\" >Different options for permanent residency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/armoniaresource.com\/blog\/express-entry-skilled-trades-stream-is-suspended-in-ontario\/#Different_OINP_routes\" >Different OINP routes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/armoniaresource.com\/blog\/express-entry-skilled-trades-stream-is-suspended-in-ontario\/#Why_was_the_Express_Entry_Skilled_Trades_Stream_suspended_in_Ontario\" >Why was the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream suspended in Ontario?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-superbfont-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_options_for_permanent_residency\"><\/span>Different options for permanent residency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size\"><strong>Express Entry Trade subclass<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-844c26e5cbacc5503235b9756efb8e4b\">Prior applicants to the <strong>OINP&#8217;s Skilled Trades stream<\/strong> might discover a straightforward alternative route in the Trade occupation category of Express Entry, as these applicants were required to maintain a valid Express Entry profile to be eligible for the now-terminated stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86ba4b0424a96b93751e6d72cb849330\">Category-focused selections within Express Entry generally have lower CRS scores compared to broader or specific program draws. For instance, the latest draw in the Trade category had a <strong>Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score<\/strong> cutoff of 505, whereas the latest draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) had a cutoff score of 533.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f27ec83916be3f921e4fee9469f0194d\">Along with fulfilling the fundamental eligibility criteria for one of the Express Entry programs (the CEC, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, or the Federal Skilled Trades Program), applicants must also accumulate a minimum of six months of work experience in a qualified occupation within the Trade category, within the past three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e23125655d8457466c72ad3d64f3f83f\"><strong>The following table lists jobs that fall under the Trade category:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Occupation<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/td><td>2021 NOC code<\/td><td>2021 TEER category<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bricklayers<\/td><td>72320<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cabinetmakers<\/td><td>72311<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpenters<\/td><td>72310<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concrete finishers<\/td><td>73100<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction estimators<\/td><td>22303<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction managers<\/td><td>70010<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics<\/td><td>72400<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services<\/td><td>82021<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooks<\/td><td>63200<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical mechanics<\/td><td>72422<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electricians (except industrial and power system)<\/td><td>72200<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Floor covering installers<\/td><td>73113<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gas fitters<\/td><td>72302<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics<\/td><td>72402<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heavy-duty equipment mechanics<\/td><td>72401<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home building and renovation managers<\/td><td>70011<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Industrial electricians<\/td><td>72201<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors<\/td><td>72100<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other technical trades and related occupations<\/td><td>72999<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)<\/td><td>73112<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plumbers<\/td><td>72300<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roofers and shinglers<\/td><td>73110<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sheet metal workers<\/td><td>72102<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water well drillers<\/td><td>72501<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Welders and related machine operators<\/td><td>72106<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-small-font-size wp-elements-c2b412ffebc85466cd9be5aadc486556\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_OINP_routes\"><\/span><strong>Different OINP routes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef87bfa2277bf1dececebf46ba280cf0\">The OINP stated in their announcement that candidates who applied for the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream can submit new profiles to other OINP streams, as long as they fulfill the necessary eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53ef9ec76fd94d841d4a3f5250bd599f\">This encompasses both Express Entry-aligned (or enhanced) Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, such as the Skilled Trades stream, and non-Express Entry-aligned (or base) PNP streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45e59f18ea27ad7092fabbba6a35082a\">Be aware that, in contrast to enhanced PNP streams under the OINP, base streams necessitate that candidates submit a profile via the OINP&#8217;s Expression of Interest (EOI) system (instead of selecting candidate profiles from the Express Entry system).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a866db5c5edd864e2307bdcb36cc3ba9\">Improved OINP streams consist of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size\">\n<li>Express Entry Human Capital Priorities category; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express Entry stream for skilled workers who speak French<br><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9eb1c8b982ed67ca1e3683fb14116ea\">Base OINP streams include the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-superbfont-xsmall-font-size\">\n<li>Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer Job Offer: International Student stream;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Master&#8217;s Graduate stream; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PhD Graduate stream.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-superbfont-small-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_Express_Entry_Skilled_Trades_Stream_suspended_in_Ontario\"><\/span><strong>Why was the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream suspended in Ontario?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b4ecad4de01309e3d4fbbce62f436ea\">The decision to halt the Skilled Trades Stream and revoke all pending applications is based on a combination of program integrity, adherence, and labor market issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ab55a19d6292ecb027bc57e3681c022\">The internal review of the OINP discovered &#8220;extensive misrepresentation and\/or fraud&#8221; related to the eligibility requirements of the Skilled Trades Stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42963419554e01895c0aacee0385b6ae\">Consequently, the province\u2019s immigration officials have concluded that they were unable to accurately evaluate if applicants for the Skilled Trades Stream fulfilled the eligibility requirements of the stream. Consequently, Ontario has determined that the present structure of the Skilled Trades Stream is susceptible to systemic abuse\u2014a situation that, in turn, affects the OINP\u2019s capacity to nominate newcomers who can address essential labor shortages in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6488ea25cba545049b9e38d64ab2653\">These recent changes stem from the fact that the OINP has experienced a notable decrease in its immigrant nomination quota for 2025, which provincial immigration officials referenced when deciding to terminate the Skilled Trades Stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55332846f2cf837ca116899d8465e1d3\">Due to a restricted number of allocation spots, several Provincial Nominee Programs (such as the OINP) have become much more careful with their nominations, opting to prioritize newcomers who can fulfill labour market demands. Due to a fundamental confusion in the existing framework of the Skilled Trades stream regarding this issue, the OINP has opted to shut down the stream entirely to more effectively distribute its restricted nomination quota.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has halted its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, effective immediately, due to systematic misrepresentation. Existing applicants in the Skilled Trades Stream can no longer apply for a provincial nomination through this route. 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