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:
Important: All documents are mandatory unless otherwise stated.
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.
You must upload a photograph of yourself with your application. The photograph must:
We will not accept a photograph:
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.
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.
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:
If you currently have implied status, scan and upload a copy of either:
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:
For French tests (must have CLB 5 or above in all language abilities), we accept:
Please make sure you scan the entire page of your test results and that no text is cut off.
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:
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.
You must scan and upload proof of compensation for all Ontario work experience you include in your application.
Proof may include copies of:
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:
If you do not have these documents, please include an explanation with your application.
You may scan and upload copies of your work contract(s) for all Ontario work experience you include in your application.
If you have any other relevant documentation to support your work experience, include them with your application.
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.
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.
To show that you have available funds to meet or exceed the minimum necessary settlement fund requirement:
Please carefully check your financial documents and black out any credit card numbers so they are not visible. Failure to redact your documents will delay the processing of your application.
To show that you have current employment in Ontario to meet the settlement fund requirement, you must scan and upload copies of:
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.
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.
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:
If you do not have ties to Ontario, you may provide a statement of intent that you wish to reside in Ontario.
Please carefully check your financial documents and black out any credit card numbers so they are not visible. Failure to redact your documents will delay the processing of your application.