Ontario is Canada's political and economic center, making it one of the most popular provinces for many migrants. Major cities such as Toronto and Ottawa offer employment opportunities, innovation, dining, and entertainment.
But what immigration programs does the province have?
The OINP nominates people with the skills and work experience that Ontario's economy needs. In Ontario, there are several ways to qualify:
1. Job offer
International student
- Graduate of a program at a Canadian college or university that is at least two years in duration or a diploma program at a college or university that is a graduate certificate program of at least one year.
Foreign Worker
- Have a permanent job offer in a skilled occupation that meets Ontario's prevailing wage levels for that occupation and region.
Skills in demand
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Recently worked in Ontario in a high-demand occupation.
2. Express entry category
Human Capital Priorities
- Be in the Express Entry pool as an FSW or CEC candidate and meet a minimum CRS score requirement determined by the OINP Director.
Qualified Francophone Worker
- Be in the Express Entry pool as an FSW or CEC candidate with adequate intermediate level (CLB 7) or better French and developing intermediate level (CLB 6) or better English proficiency.
Skilled trades
- Be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate and currently reside in Ontario, with work experience in a numbered skilled trades occupation.
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3. International Graduates
Master's Degree
- Graduated from a master's program in Ontario within the last two years.
PhD
- Graduated from a doctoral program in Ontario within the last two years.
4. Business flow
Entrepreneur
- Business owner/management experience, high net worth ($400,000 minimum), personal investment funds ($200,000 minimum), create two or more jobs.
How do the OINP lottery and scoring system work?
Unlike the Express Entry draw, which is based exclusively on your CRS score, OINP can be based on the score and/or occupations most in demand in the province.
What happens after I get an OINP nomination?
If you apply for PR through Express Entry's OINP, 600 points will be added to your CRS score if you obtain a PNP nomination. This will guarantee an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the next round of federal invitations.
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