The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is designed to help the province of Ontario select skilled workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs to meet its labor market and economic development needs. The OINP is a pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
Streams Overview
- Foreign Worker Stream: For skilled workers with a job offer in Ontario.
- International Student Stream: For recent graduates with a job offer in Ontario.
- In-Demand Skills Stream: For workers in specific occupations such as agriculture, construction, trucking, and personal support work.
- Ontario Express Entry:
- Human Capital Priorities Stream: For skilled workers in the federal Express Entry pool.
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: For French-speaking skilled workers in the Express Entry pool.
- Skilled Trades Stream: For skilled workers in the federal Express Entry pool with work experience in an eligible skilled trade.
- Graduate Streams:
- Master’s Graduate Stream: For individuals with a Master’s degree from an Ontario university.
- PhD Graduate Stream: For individuals with a PhD degree from an Ontario university.
Entrepreneur Stream: For entrepreneurs from outside Canada looking to start a new business or buy an existing business in Ontario.
Eligibility Criteria
Employer Job Offer Category
Human Capital Category
Business Category
Employer Job Offer Category
- Foreign Worker Stream:
- Valid job offer in Ontario.
- Relevant work experience.
- Appropriate licensure (if applicable).
- International Student Stream:
- Job offer in Ontario.
- Recent graduation from a Canadian institution.
- In-Demand Skills Stream:
- Job offer in an in-demand occupation.
- Relevant work experience and language proficiency.
Human Capital Category
- Ontario Express Entry:
- Registered in the Express Entry pool.
- Meet specific stream requirements (e.g., work experience, language proficiency).
- Graduate Streams:
- Recent graduation from an Ontario institution.
- Demonstrate residency in Ontario.
Business Category
Entrepreneur Stream:
- Experience in owning or managing a business.
- Meet investment and net worth thresholds.
- Create jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Required Documents
- Identity documents: Passport, birth certificate, etc.
- Job offer and employment documents: Employment contract, job offer letter.
- Educational documents: Degrees, diplomas, transcripts.
- Proof of work experience: Reference letters, pay stubs.
- Language proficiency test results: IELTS, CELPIP.
- Proof of funds: Bank statements, financial documents.
- Licensure (if applicable): Proof of professional licensure or certification.
Application Process
- Create a profile: Register an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the desired stream.
- Invitation to Apply (ITA): Receive an ITA if you meet the criteria.
- Submit application: Complete the online application and submit all required documents.
- Assessment: OINP reviews the application.
- Nomination: If approved, receive a provincial nomination.
- Apply for Permanent Residence: Submit the nomination to the federal government (IRCC) for processing of permanent residence.
Costs (in CAD)
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer Category | $1,500 – $2,000 |
| Human Capital Category (Graduate) | $1,500 |
| Ontario Express Entry | $1,500 |
| Business Category | $3,500 |
| Language Test (IELTS) | $300 |
| Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) | $200 – $300 |
| Police Certificates | Varies by country |
| Medical Examination | $200 – $400 |
Visa Processing Time
- OINP Processing Time: Approximately 30-60 days from the receipt of a complete application.
- IRCC Processing Time: 6-8 months for permanent residence after receiving the provincial nomination.
These timelines are estimates and can vary based on the volume of applications and individual circumstances.
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