Ontario

Ontario is the second largest province in Canada and the home to the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. Due to Ontario’s good job offers and high income, it is a magnet to most of Canada’s immigrants. If you are interested to be part of the lucrative side of Canada, we recommend you to apply to the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP).

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Ontario

Welcome to Ontario

Ontario is the second largest province in Canada and the home to the nation’s capital city, Ottawa. One of the biggest tourists draws to the province is the world-famous Niagara Falls located in the province of Ontario and is the most popular tourist attraction of the province. Due to Ontario’s good job offers and high income, it is a magnet to most of Canada’s immigrants.

Even Canadians from other provinces come to Ontario to seek greater economic opportunity. One of the most diverse cities in Ontario is Toronto and is also the capital of the province. It is the largest city in Canada that is also home of world-famous CN Tower. Toronto is a great settling place for Canada’s newcomers because of its multicultural population. They offer support services to welcome people from around the world and service organizations that are willing to help people integrate.

If you are interested to be part of the lucrative side of Canada, we recommend you to apply to the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP).

What is the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)?

OINP is an immigration program for people who have a job offer in Ontario for them to also find the perfect skilled worker for their business. In this program, employers or investors apply to recruit or retain people who are foreign nationals or temporary residents. If the province of Ontario approves an application, they will nominate that person for permanent residence. Once you have been nominated by the Ontario government, you must then apply for permanent residence with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Take note that successful applicants from these streams will receive an official provincial nomination which they can use to apply for a permanent residency in Canada.

The OINP is currently accepting applications for the following categories:

Employer Job Offer Category

1

In-Demand Skills Stream
Applicable only to foreign workers with a job offer in specific in-demand occupations, such as in agriculture, construction, trucking or personal support work.

2

Foreign Worker Stream
Perfect for foreign workers with the required skilled work experience, language abilities and education.

3

International Student Stream
Open to all recent graduates in Ontario.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have a diploma or degree from an eligible Canadian college or university
  • Must have a valid job offer in Ontario in the category of Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations), or Skill Level A (professional occupations), or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) as specified in the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC)
  • Must have an employer that has been pre-screened and approved by the Ontario government

Human Capital Category

International Graduates Stream

1

Master Graduate Stream
Open to all international students in and outside of Canada holding a Master’s Degree.

2

PhD Graduate Stream
Open to all international students in and outside of Canada holding a PhD Degree.

Note: The International Masters Graduates and International PhD Graduates categories do not require a job offer. If you apply through these categories, you do not need an employer.

REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL MASTERS GRADUATES CATEGORY:
  • Apply within two years upon earning your Master’s Degree
  • Reside in Ontario with a legal status in Canada
  • Live in Ontario for one cumulative year during the past two years
  • Demonstrate a high level of English or French proficiency
  • Prove that you have no intention of pursuing further studies in Ontario

REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL PHD GRADUATES CATEGORY:
  • Apply within two years of upon earning your PhD Degree
  • Have a legal status in Canada (although you can apply from outside Canada)
  • Intend to live and work in Ontario

Ontario Express Entry

1

French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Open to all French-speaking skilled workers with strong English language abilities.

2

Skilled Trades Stream
Offers foreign nationals with Ontario work experience in eligible skilled trades.

3

Human Capital Priorities Stream
Open to skilled workers in Ontario with the required work experience, education and language proficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Have received a notification of interest from Ontario
  • Have an up-to-date profile with most current work experience, language tests and education in the federal government’s Express Entry system

Business Category

1

Entrepreneur Stream
An opportunity for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who would like to start a business or buy an existing company in Ontario.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Make a minimum investment of $500,000
  • Create at least two full-time permanent positions for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Meet a minimum language requirement

How to apply for the OINP?

1. Make sure you meet all the requirements
2. Apply online through the OINP e-Filing Portal
3. Apply for a Permanent Residency through IRCC once your application with the OINP is successful

Note: The Government of Canada will always have the final decision on the approval of a Permanent Residency application.

For more information, you may visit the official Ontario page by clicking the link below:

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