Ontario is a favored destination for immigrants seeking settlement in Canada due to its high population and vibrant economic activities. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers immigrants with the right skills and experience a chance to obtain provincial nominations, facilitating the request for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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The OINP has been designed to address specific shortages in various areas. It assists potential immigrants in competing, succeeding, settling, and integrating within the community. The program features both base and enhanced streams. Enhanced streams are aligned with the Express Entry Systems, while base streams are not.
Ontario Immigration Categories
- Human Capital Category
- Employer Job Offer Category
- Business Category
Ontario Immigration Categories
- Master’s Graduate Stream
- Ph.D. Graduate Stream
Included Programs
- Ontario Express Sub-Stream
- Human Capital Priorities (Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class)
- Skilled Trades
- French-Speaking Skilled Workers
Applicants receiving nominations through Ontario Express Entry receive an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points and are eligible for an Invitation to Apply in the subsequent Express Entry draw. Graduate Streams are not aligned with Express Entry and require creating a profile and registering an expression of interest.
Minimum Requirements
- Financial stability to support self and family
- Intent to live and settle in Ontario
- Valid Express Entry Profile
- At least one year of full-time and paid experience
- Language requirement of CLB 7 or higher
- Valid license or certificate (Skilled Trades Stream)
Application Fee: CAD 1,500
For whom
- This category caters to skilled workers, tradespersons, and French-speaking skilled workers. International graduates from an Ontario University with a Master’s or Ph.D. can apply. A job offer or experience is required to apply through this category.
Application Process
- Check eligibility and register for a One-Key account on the website.
- Create a profile, complete the application, and upload documents.
- Maintain a valid Express Entry profile for Express Entry streams.
- Approved applicants receive a Nomination Approval Letter and an OINP Certificate of Nomination by email.
- Express Entry Stream nominees receive an additional 600 CRS points.
- Graduate Stream nominees must apply for permanent residence with IRCC.
Minimum Requirements
- Financial stability to support self and family
- Intent to live and settle in Ontario
- Valid Express Entry Profile
- At least one year of full-time and paid experience
- Language requirement of CLB 7 or higher
- Valid license or certificate (Skilled Trades Stream)
Employer Job Offer Category
This category comprises three programs:
Foreign Worker Stream
Skilled workers
International Students
Recent graduates of provincial post-secondary institutions
In-Demand Skills Stream
Intermediate skilled workers in specific sectors (agriculture, construction, personal support workers, trucking)
Application Fee: CAD 1500 (outside GTA) / CAD 2000 (within GTA)
For whom
- This category caters to skilled workers, tradespersons, and French-speaking skilled workers. International graduates from an Ontario University with a Master’s or Ph.D. can apply. A job offer or experience is required to apply through this category.
Application Process
- Create a profile on the OINP e-Filing Portal and register Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Highest-ranking candidates receive notification and submit applications within 14 days.t residence with IRCC.
Minimum Requirements
- Full-time and permanent job offer in the province with required license/authorization.
- Intent to live in Ontario.
- Additional requirements for Foreign Workers Stream (job popularity, work experience, language proficiency).
- Skilled Trades Stream applicants must earn above low-level wage and possess a two-year degree/diploma from a Canadian institute.
Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot
For whom
- This pilot is part of the Employer Job Offer Category, designed to attract immigrants to rural communities for labor needs. Applicants with job offers in pilot communities (Chatham-Kent, Belleville, Quinte West, Cornwall) can apply.
Application Process
- Create a profile on the OINP e-Filing Portal and register Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Highest-ranking candidates receive notification and submit applications within 14 days.t residence with IRCC.
Minimum Requirements
- Full-time and permanent job offer in the province with required license/authorization.
- Intent to live in Ontario.
- Additional requirements for Foreign Workers Stream (job popularity, work experience, language proficiency).
- Skilled Trades Stream applicants must earn above low-level wage and possess a two-year degree/diploma from a Canadian institute.
Business Category
Application Fee: CAD 3,500
For whom
- This category targets individuals starting or buying businesses in Ontario.
Application Process
- Submit EOI and registration form.
- Highest-ranked candidates receive an invitation to apply through OINP e-Filing Portal.
- Submit net worth report and verified funds position.
Minimum Requirements
- 24 months of business experience in the last five years.
- Net worth (CAD 800,000 GTA / CAD 400,000 outside GTA).
- Personal investment (CAD 600,000 GTA / CAD 200,000 outside GTA).
- One-third equity participation in the business.
- Creation of permanent full-time jobs for citizens or residents.
- Additional requirements for buying existing businesses.
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