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Ontario PNP

PNP Programmes

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (Ontario PNP) is a pathway for skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs to immigrate to Canada and settle in Ontario. The program allows the province to nominate individuals who meet its economic and labor market needs, making the immigration process smoother.

How to Migrate to Canada through OINP

Migrating to Canada through the Ontario PNP involves the following steps:

 

  1. Determine eligibility based on Ontario PNP streams.
  2. Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
  3. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP).
  4. Submit the application with required documents.
  5. If approved, receive a provincial nomination.
  6. Apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

OINP Requirements

Graduate Streams

 

  1. Masters Graduate Stream – For international students with a master’s degree from an Ontario university.
  2. PhD Graduate Stream – For those who have completed a PhD from an eligible Ontario institution.

 

Employer Job Offer Streams

 

  1. Foreign Worker Stream – For skilled workers with a valid job offer in Ontario.
  2. International Student Stream – For recent graduates with a job offer.
  3. In-Demand Skills Stream – For workers with experience in specific labor shortage occupations.

 

Business Streams

 

  1. Entrepreneur Stream – For individuals who want to establish or buy a business in Ontario.

OINP Basic Requirements

  1. Relevant work experience or education based on the stream.
  2. A valid job offer (if applicable)
  3. Language proficiency in English or French (minimum CLB 4 to 7, depending on the stream).
  4. Proof of settlement funds.
  5. Intention to live and work in Ontario.

Documents Required for OINP

  1. Valid passport and identification documents.
  2. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) (if applicable).
  3. Proof of work experience (reference letters, employment contracts, etc.).
  4. Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
  5. Proof of job offer (if applicable).
  6. Proof of settlement funds.
  7. Business plan (for entrepreneur stream).

How to File Application for OINP ?

Pathway 1: Express Entry-aligned Streams

 

  • Create an Express Entry profile and indicate interest in Ontario.
  • Receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Ontario.
  • Apply for nomination within 45 days.
  • If nominated, receive 600 additional CRS points.
  • Submit a permanent residence application to IRCC.

Pathway 2: Non-Express Entry Streams

 

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) directly to OINP.
  • Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
  • Submit the complete application within 14-45 days.
  • If approved, apply for PR to IRCC.

What is OINP Processing Time?

Processing times vary based on the stream:

 

  • Express Entry-aligned streams: 30 to 60 days
  • Employer Job Offer streams: 60 to 90 days
  • Graduate streams: 90 to 120 days
  • Entrepreneur stream: Varies based on business assessment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, some streams, such as the Masters and PhD Graduate Streams, do not require a job offer.

The amount depends on family size, following IRCC’s settlement fund requirements

Yes, you must apply for PR through IRCC after obtaining the provincial nomination.

It varies by stream, but most require a minimum CLB 4 to CLB 7 in English or French.

You may reapply if you meet the criteria or appeal the decision if eligible.