Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario is the most favoured province among new immigrants coming to Canada. The bustling province hosts Ottawa – the national capital city and Toronto – the economic hub of Canada. Home to a metropolitan environment, the province has its fair share of natural beauty and features serene lakes, many national parks and indigenous fauna.
Benefits Of Settling In Ontario
Ontario is a top destination for immigrants in Canada owing to the following factors:
- Government Funded Healthcare
- Culturally Diverse Societies
- One of the World’s Best Places to Live
- Great Quality of Life
- Range of Housing Options
- Reliable & Efficient Public Transport
- Immigrant-Favouring Job Market
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Who Wish to Become Permanent Residents
Ontario offers a world of opportunities for skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs. The OINP is your perfect pathway to life in Canada’s most populous province.
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program targets foreign nationals who wish to settle in Ontario. The program favours skilled workers, workers in sectors with labour shortages, investors, and entrepreneurs.
The province of Ontario operates the following immigration streams under its Provincial Nominee Program:
- Ontario Human
- Capital Ontario Employer Job Offer
- Ontario Business
Ontario Human Capital
The Ontario Human Capital is for foreign nationals with the right skills, abilities, or experience favouring the Ontario labour force. Candidates with Ontario’s work or educational experience, proficiency in English and French, and competitive Express Entry profiles may find success through one of the below-listed streams.
- Human Capital Priorities – Express Entry
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker – Express Entry
- Skilled Trades – Express Entry
- Masters Graduate
- PhD Graduate
Ontario Employer Job Offer
The Ontario Employer Job Offer is for applicants with a valid job offer from an employer in Ontario. The job and employer both must meet the conditions to be considered eligible. Also, the applicant must meet the eligibility requirements of the stream they wish to apply through.
- Foreign Worker
- International Student with a Job Offer
- In-Demand Skills
Ontario Business
The streams listed under the Ontario Business immigration is for entrepreneurs and corporations with a proven track record of a successful business. Through this program, entrepreneurs and corporations ready to make substantial investments in developing a business can apply for Canadian PR.
- Entrepreneur
- Corporate (Closed)
- Investor (Closed)
Ontario Points Calculator 2024
To eligible for the Express Entry system, you must qualify for one of the economic programs – Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class.
Those filing their Expression of Interest (EOI) under the FSW program need to score at least 67 points out of 100 awarded for the following criteria:
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 |
| Language Skills | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Arranged Employment in Canada | 10 |
| Adaptability Factors | 10 |
IELTS Requirements For Ontario PNP
To be eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program of Ontario, the applicant must demonstrate English or French language skills. However,
There is a different language for each program and an applicant must meet the following minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) requirements:
- In-Demand Skills Stream - CLB 4
- Masters Graduate Stream - CLB 7
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream - CLB 7
- Human Capital Priorities Stream - CLB 7
- Skilled Trades Stream - CLB 5
Required Documents For The Ontario PNP Visa Application
The specific documents required for applying to the Ontario PNP may vary depending on the immigration program you are applying for. However,
Certain fundamental documents are universally essential:
- Identity proof
- Valid passport
- Proof of funds
- Settlement plan
- Investment funds (if applicable)
- Job offer (if applicable)
- Language proficiency results
- Medical examination reports
- Police clearance certificate
- ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
- ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
- Proof of previous work experience (if applicable)
- Dependent Children Information Certificate (if your dependent child is immigrating with you)
- Marriage certificate (if your spouse is accompanying you)
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How To Apply For The Ontario PNP?
To initiate your application for the Ontario PNP, you have several options to choose from.
There are two pathways available:
Pathway 1
- Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria for various immigration programs.
- Step 2: Select the immigration stream that best suits your circumstances.
- Step 3: Submit an EOI (Expression of Interest) to the OINP.
- Step 4: Alternatively, you can directly apply to the program.
If you opt to submit an EOI, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Your application joins a pool of candidates.
- Step 2: The Ontario PNP evaluates your profile.
- Step 3: Candidates with the highest-ranking scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) via email.
- Step 4: You have 90 days to complete and submit the online application.
- Step 5: Provide the necessary documentation.
- Step 6: Attend an in-person interview with the OINP.
- Step 7: Upon completion of the interview, sign the Performance Agreement.
- Step 8: The province of Ontario issues a Letter of Confirmation.
- Step 9: Once sent to the IRCC, you receive a temporary work permit.
- Step 10: Upon meeting specified terms, you can apply for a provincial nomination.
- Step 11: Await the provincial nomination decision.
- Step 12: Upon successful application, obtain the OINP Certificate of Nomination.
- Step 13: Apply for permanent residence.
Pathway 2
- Step 1: Familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria of the Express Entry system.
- Step 2: Set up a profile in your MyCIC account on Express Entry.
- Step 3: Make a note of the job seeker validation code and the Express Entry profile number.
- Step 4: To qualify for OINP express entry immigration programs, you must meet the requirements of:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Step 5: Your application enters the Express Entry pool.
- Step 6: The province identifies potential candidates.
- Step 7: If deemed suitable, you will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI).
- Step 8: Submit your application to the OINP within 45 days.
- Step 9: Upon submission, receive an email confirmation.
- Step 10: If selected, you will receive:
- A nomination certificate
- Work permit support letter
- Nomination approval letter
- Step 11: Ontario PNP will input the provincial nomination details into the Express Entry system.
- Step 12: Accept the provincial nomination within 30 days
- Step 13: Upon acceptance, your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score will increase by 600 points.
- Step 14: Subsequently, receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the Express Entry draw.
- Step 15: Submit the permanent residency application within 60 days.
Cost Of Applying To The Ontario PNP
The fees for applying to the Ontario PNP vary depending on the specific immigration program and sub-programs.
Below is the updated fee structure:
| Immigration Program | Immigration Sub-Programs | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario’s Express Entry | Skilled Trades Stream | $1500 |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | $1500 | |
| Human Capital Priorities Stream | $1500 | |
| International Graduates - PhD Graduate Stream | $1500 | |
| International Graduates - Masters Graduate Stream | $1500 | |
| Business Category | Entrepreneur Stream | $3500 |
| Entrepreneur Stream (with business partner) | $3500 per partner | |
| Employer Job Offer Category | International Student Stream | $1500 |
| Foreign Worker Stream (Within GTA) | $2000 | |
| Foreign Worker Stream (Outside GTA) | $1500 | |
| In-Demand Skills Stream (Within GTA) | $2000 | |
| In-Demand Skills Stream (Outside GTA) | $1500 |
These fees are subject to change and may vary based on updates from the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program. Please refer to the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information on application fees.
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Processing Time For The Ontario PNP
The processing time for Ontario PNP applications varies and is contingent upon the specific immigration streams.
Below is the detailed breakdown of processing times:
| Immigration Program | Immigration Sub-Programs |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades Stream | 30- 60 days |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | 30- 60 days |
| Human Capital Priorities Stream | 60 – 90 days |
| PhD Graduate stream | 30- 60 days |
| Masters Graduate stream | 30- 60 days |
| Entrepreneur stream | Assessment of EOI: Within 30 days Application: Varies |
| International Student stream | 90 – 120 days |
| Employer Job Offer Category | International Student Stream |
| Foreign Worker stream | 90 – 120 days |
| In-Demand Skills stream | 60 – 90 days |
Do You Need A Job Offer For Ontario PNP?
You only need a job offer under the Employer Job offer category, before applying under the stream. Those eligible under the Human Capital category or Business category do not need a job offer from a Canadian employer.
Ontario PNP Latest Draw
The Ontario PNP latest draw was held on July 25, 2024. Total 209 ITAs were issued to OINP Human Capital Priority stream with a CRS score range 395-444.
- Date – July 18, 2024
- Category – Human Capital Priority stream
- Number of ITAs issued – 1,240
- Latest CRS score – 425-444
Notifications Of Interest Issued In 2024 To Date
- Human Capital Priorities stream – 10,038
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream – 1,196
- Skilled Trades stream – 6,412
| Date Issued | Invitations Issued | Date Profiles Created | Score Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2024 | 209 | uly 25, 2023, and July 25, 2024 | 395 to 444 | NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians |
| July 18, 2024 | 1,240 | July 18, 2023 –July 18, 2024 | 425-444 | Human Capital Priority stream |
| July 11, 2024 | 1,277 | July 11, 2023 – July 11, 2024 | 408-435 | Skilled Trades Stream |
| June 11, 2024 | 244 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 43-above | Human Capital Priorities Stream |
| March 21, 2024 | 2,281 | March 21, 2023, and March 21, 2024 | 468-480 | Human Capital Priorities Stream |
| March 19, 2024 | 1474 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 42-52 | Master Graduate stream and Ph.D. Graduate stream |
| March 12, 2024 | 2650 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 66-72 | Express Entry Skilled Trades, Health and Tech Occupations stream |
| March 7, 2024 | 2,104 | March 7, 2023, to March 7, 2024 | 352-421 | Express Entry Skilled Trades stream |
| 1st March 2024 | 2,583 | March 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024 | 350 – 424 | Express Entry Skilled Trades stream |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,182 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 78 and above | General Draw |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,252 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 73 and above | Targeted draw for health and tech occupations |
| February 8, 2024 | 2,118 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 379-430 | Targeted draw Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations |
| February 6, 2024 | 2,086 | February 6, 2023 – February 6, 2024 | 379-430 | Targeted draw Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations |
| January 19, 2024 | 1654 | January 19, 2023, to January 19, 2024 | 50 and above | Targeted draw for Foreign Worker stream |
| January 18, 2024 | 984 | January 18, 2023 –January 18, 2024 | 317-469 | Targeted draw for French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream |
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | January 11, 2023 – January 11, 2024 | 350-424 | Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations |
| January 9, 2024 | 630 | Jan 9, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 | 33 and above | Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations |
| January 9, 2024 | 821 | Jan 9, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 | 40 and above | Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | 5 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | N/A |
| June 17, 2024 | 106 | June 17, 2023 – June 17, 2024 | 39 and above |
| June 11, 2024 | 124 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 43 and above |
| April 23, 2024 | 209 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | 53 and above |
| April 23, 2024 | 2 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | N/A |
| March 12, 2024 | 11 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | N/A |
| January 24, 2024 | 12 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | N/A |
| January 19, 2024 | 1,654 | January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024 | 50 and above |
| January 9, 2024 | 630 | January 09, 2023 – January 09, 2024 | 33 and above |
| January 9, 2024 | 821 | January 09, 2023 – January 09, 2024 | 40 and above |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | 212 | June 20, 2023 – June 20, 2024 | 305-409 |
| January 18, 2024 | 984 | January 18, 2023 – January 18, 2024 | 317-469 |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | 1.277 | July 11, 2023 – July 11, 2024 | 408-435 |
| March 1, 2024 | 2,583 | March 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024 | 350-424 |
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | January 11, 2023 – January 11, 2024 | 350-424 |
OINP Invitation To Apply Issued In 2024
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream – 3,574
- Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream –6,540
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream – 265
- Masters Graduate stream – 4270
- Entrepreneur stream
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | 5 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | N/A |
| June 17, 2024 | 106 | June 17, 2023 – June 17, 2024 | 39 and above |
| June 11, 2024 | 124 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 43 and above |
| April 23, 2024 | 209 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | 53 and above |
| April 23, 2024 | 2 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | N/A |
| March 12, 2024 | 11 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | N/A |
| January 24, 2024 | 12 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | N/A |
| January 19, 2024 | 1,654 | January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024 | 50 and above |
| January 9, 2024 | 630 | January 09, 2023 – January 09, 2024 | 33 and above |
| January 9, 2024 | 821 | January 09, 2023 – January 09, 2024 | 40 and above |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | 839 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 77 and above |
| July 16, 2024 | 424 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 81 and above |
| June 17, 2024 | 84 | June 17, 2023 – June 17, 2024 | 60 and above |
| June 11, 2024 | 120 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 65 and above |
| March 12, 2024 | 1,306 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 72 and above |
| March 12, 2024 | 649 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 66 and above |
| March 12, 2024 | 684 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 72 and above |
| February 8, 2024 | 112 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 78 and above |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,252 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 73 and above |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2024 | 265 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 35 and above | General Draw |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | 1,556 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 54 and above | General Draw |
| March 19, 2024 | 1,370 | March 19, 2023 – Mar 19, 2024 | 52 and above | General Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 1,344 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw |
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | CRS Score Range | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | 110 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw |
| March 19, 2024 | 104 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 42 and above | General Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 125 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
Summary of Ontario NOIs/ITAs 2024
| ITAs Issued | Stream |
|---|---|
| 12,731 | Human Capital Priorities stream |
| 1,282 | French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream |
| 7,699 | Skilled Trades stream |
| 4,967 | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream |
| 8,363 | Employer Job Offer: International Student stream |
| 914 | Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream |
| 5,519 | Masters Graduate stream |
| 533 | PhD Graduate stream |
| 0 | Entrepreneur stream |
What Is The Processing Time Of The Provincial Nominee Program Of Ontario?
The applications filed online under PNP are generally processed within six months by IRCC. Most of the streams under the Ontario provincial Nominee program have a minimum application processing time of 60-90 days.
How To Secure Canada PR Visa Through OINP?
Applicants who qualify for any of the streams must apply under the category. After receiving a nomination from the province, the applicant has 30 days to accept the same. A candidate gets an additional 600 points as per the CRS after receiving a provincial nomination and gets placed at a higher score level. This increases the chances of getting picked from the pool in the upcoming draws.
After receiving an ITA (Invitation to Apply), the applicant needs to apply within 60 days.
The IRCC determines the outcome of the application. Those who receive their PR visa needs to stay in the province for at least two years if applied through PNP.
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