OINP: Ontario’s EE Skilled Trades Stream – Applicant Checklist

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1. Summary
2. Notification of Interest from Ontario
3. Identity documents
4. Status documents in Canada
5. Language tests results
6. Work history documents
7. Trade certification
8. Documents to demonstrate that you meet the settlement funds requirement
9. Resumé
10. Intention to reside in Ontario documents

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Summary

When applying to Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream of the OINP you need to scan and upload copies of the following mandatory documents with your application:

• notification of interest from Ontario
• identity documents
• status documents in Canada
• language test results
• documents to support your work history
• documents to demonstrate that you meet the settlement funds requirement
• resumé
• other optional documents (if applicable)

Important: All documents are mandatory unless otherwise stated.

Notification of Interest from Ontario

You need to scan and upload a copy of the Notification of Interest (NOI) letter we sent you through your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online account. A print screen of the letter is acceptable. Make sure the copy of the NOI includes the date we sent it to your IRCC account.

Identity documents

1. Photograph

You must upload a photograph of yourself with your application. The photograph must:

• be a scan of a physical photo
• meet passport or visa requirements

We will not accept a photograph:

• of the personal details page of your passport
• that is not clear or is of low quality

2. Passport

You must scan and upload a copy of the personal details page of your passport and all pages that contain Canadian visas and entry stamps.

3. Family members’ passports

If you have included family members in your application, you must scan and upload a copy of the personal details page from the passport of each dependent family member. A dependent family member can include your spouse or common law-partner, your children under the age of 22 and their children.

Status documents in Canada

You must scan and upload copies of current and previous status documents given to you by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Documents may include:

• work permits
• study permits
• temporary resident visas
• any other Canadian immigration document

If you currently have implied status, scan and upload a copy of either:

• the letter from IRCC acknowledging that they received your application to extend your status or
• the IRCC fee receipt, and/or
• the post office mailing receipt you received when you applied to extend your status (if applicable)

Language tests results

To prove that you have the mandatory language skills, scan and upload copies of your English or French language test results with your application. The tests must have been taken within the two years prior submitting your application.

For English tests (must have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or above in all language abilities), we accept:

• International English Language Testing (IELTS) – we only accept the General Training test
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) – we only accept the General test

For French tests (must have CLB 5 or above in all language abilities), we accept:

• Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada)
• Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)

Please make sure you scan the entire page of your test results and that no text is cut off.

Work history documents

1. Employment/work experience reference letters

You must scan and upload copies of your employment/work experience reference letters from previous and current employers for all Ontario work experience you include in your application. Reference letters must:

• be printed on business letterhead
• identify the business address, telephone/fax numbers, email, and website addresses
• include the name(s) of the responsible officer/supervisor and their signature(s)
• specify your employment period and the positions you held
• outline your duties and responsibilities during the employment period for each position and the time spent in each position (if applicable)
• include your total annual salary plus benefits, number of hours worked per week, number of weeks of work per year and any extended periods of leave

In addition to employment/work experience reference letters, you may also submit supporting documents that describe your duties and responsibilities for each position held including job descriptions, performance reviews and job advertisements.

2. Proof of compensation

You must scan and upload proof of compensation for all Ontario work experience you include in your application.

Proof may include copies of:

• pay slips, pay cheques or pay statements for the first and last month of each period of work experience
• bank statements showing salary deposits for the first and last month of each period of work experience
• income tax documents
• letter(s) from employer(s) confirming your annual salary/hourly wage. These letters must explain why documentation to verify compensation for work performed is not available

3. Canada Revenue Agency statements

If you worked, or are currently working in Canada, you must provide tax statements relevant to any work experience you include in your application to meet the minimum of one year of required work experience:

Scan and upload copies of these statements for the relevant years:

• Official T4 Statements of Remuneration Paid issued by your Canadian employer(s)
• Notice of Assessment (NOA) statements issued by Canada Revenue Agency

If you do not have these documents, please include an explanation with your application.

4. Work contracts (optional)

You may scan and upload copies of your work contract(s) for all Ontario work experience you include in your application.

5. Other work-related documentation (optional)

If you have any other relevant documentation to support your work experience, include them with your application.

Trade certification

If you are working or have worked in a regulated occupation in Ontario that requires a licence or certification, include a copy of your licence(s) or certification(s) from the Ontario College of Trades.

Documents to demonstrate that you meet the settlement funds requirement

Based on how you select to meet the settlement fund requirement, you must scan and upload specific documents as follows.

Note: You can also choose a combination of any of the following options.

Funds

To show that you have available funds to meet or exceed the minimum necessary settlement fund requirement:

• Scan and upload copies of your most recent bank statements showing the last three months of activity. The bank statements must state:
  • name of the financial institution
  • account number
  • balance in the account
  • indicate you as the account holder and/or
• Scan and upload copies of the most recent bank statements belonging to your spouse or common-law partner showing the last three months of activity. The bank statements must state:
  • name of the financial institution
  • account number
  • balance in the account
  • account holder’s name
• You must also scan and upload a letter from your spouse or common-law partner indicating that you have access to the funds. and/or
• Scan and upload statements of accounts for investments such as fixed term deposits and/or mutual funds.
• You also need to scan and upload a letter from the financial institution. The letter should confirm that the funds are available and the investments can be liquidated or redeemed on instructions and at what value.

Ongoing employment in Ontario

To show that you have current employment in Ontario to meet the settlement fund requirement, you must scan and upload copies of:

• your two most recent pay slips
• your original job offer on company letterhead, signed by the employer and include:
  • occupation title
  • duties and responsibilities
  • hours of work
  • wage
  • employment start date

Job offer in Ontario

To show that you have a valid job offer from an Ontario employer to meet the settlement fund requirement, you must scan and upload copies of.

• your job offer letter on company letterhead, signed by the employer and include:
  • occupation title
  • duties and responsibilities
  • hours of work
  • wage
  • employment start date

Resumé

You must scan and upload a copy of your most current resumé with your application. The resumé should outline your current and past work experience, as well as your education. Your resumé should also detail your duties and responsibilities for each position held, and include your current residential address, email address and phone number.

Intention to reside in Ontario documents

To demonstrate your intention to reside in Ontario, you must list your established ties to Ontario. Ties to Ontario can include, but are not limited to, the following:

• current and/or previous employment in Ontario
• job offers or jobs applied to/interviewed for in Ontario
• education in Ontario
• volunteer work in Ontario
• lease agreements for a residence in Ontario or property ownership
• professional networks and affiliations
• family ties
• social connections or personal relationships
• previous visits to Ontario

If you do not have ties to Ontario, you may provide a statement of intent that you wish to reside in Ontario.