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SUMMARY
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Job Offer Requirement
- have been in active business for at least three years prior to submitting your application
- have a minimum of $1,000,000 gross annual revenue in a location inside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or $500,000 outside GTA
- have a minimum 5 full-time employees who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents in a location inside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or 3 full-time employees outside GTA
2- Education in Canada
You must have received from an eligible Canadian or Ontario institution (➨immilib.com/OIS-Institutes):
- An undergraduate degree or diploma from an eligible Canadian institution that takes at least two (2) years to complete if you study on a full-time basis
- a graduate degree or diploma from an eligible Canadian institution that takes at least one (1) year to complete if you study on a full-time basis.
- a college graduate certificate from an eligible Ontario institution that takes at least one (1) year to complete if you study on a full-time basis
- a university graduate certificate from an eligible Ontario institution that takes at least one (1) year to complete if you study on a full-time basis
You must also have completed more than half of your studies while living and studying in Canada.
Some programs of study offered by eligible institutions may not meet the eligibility criteria. You must ensure that your specific program meets the relevant requirements.
3- Valid licence or other authorization (if applicable)
If your job offer is for a regulated occupation, you must hold a valid licence or authorization from the appropriate regulatory body in Ontario when you apply.
4- Legal Status in Canada (if applicable)
5- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Ontario Job Offer: International Student Stream if you are
- A self-employed professional (i.e. physicians) where there is no legal employer-employee relationship.
- a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet all above minimum requirement, then OINP will rank you in the selection pool, either on a general basis (rank all candidates who registered an expression of interest) or on a targeted basis (rank only those candidates who have one or more targeted labour market or human capital attributes) and invite the highest ranking candidates to apply (➨immilib.com/OIS-Grid).
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points | ||||
| Factor 1: Job Offer | 30 | ||||
| Factor 2: Canadian Work Experience | 16 | ||||
| Factor 3: Education | 32 | ||||
| Factor 4: Language Ability | 20 | ||||
| Factor 5: Location of Job Offer / Study | 20 | ||||
| Selection Pass Mark | Varies * | ||||
| Maximum Points Total | 118 | ||||
| *For latest draws go to (➨immilib.com/OIS-Draws) | |||||
Factor 1: Job Offer
You’ll get points based on the job offered by Ontario employer identified by Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) (➨Appendix 1).
| Job Offer TEER Category (2nd digit of NOC) | Points |
| TEER 1 | 10 |
| TEER 2 or 3 | 8 |
| TEER 4 or 5 | 0 |
| Broad Occupational Category (1st digit of NOC) | Points |
| BOC 0, 2, 3 | 10 |
| BOC 7 | 7 |
| BOC 1, 9 | 5 |
| BOC 4, 8 | 4 |
| BOC 5, 6 | 3 |
| Job Offer Hourly Wage | Points |
| $40 and above | 10 |
| $35 to $39.99 | 8 |
| $30 to $34.99 | 7 |
| $25 to $29.99 | 6 |
| $20 to $24.99 | 5 |
| Less than $20 | 0 |
Factor 2: Canadian Work Experience
| Canadian Work Experience | Points |
| 6 months or more with the job offer employer | 3 |
| Less than 6 months with the job offer employer | 0 |
| Work or Study Permit Status | Points |
| With valid work or study permit status | 10 |
| Without valid work or study permit status | 0 |
| Canadian Work Experience Earning History | Points |
| $40k or more earnings in a year | 3 |
| Less than $40k earnings in a year | 0 |
Factor 3: Education
You can receive up to 10 points for the level of your education and up to 10 points for field of study.
| Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 10 |
| Master’s level | 8 |
| Bachelor’s degree or equivalent | 6 |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 6 |
| Undergraduate diploma or certificate | 5 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 5 |
| College diploma or trade certificate | 5 |
| Less than college or trade certificate | 0 |
| Field of Study | Points |
| Engineering | 12 |
| Health care | 12 |
| Math and computer science | 12 |
| Business and administration | 6 |
| Trades | 6 |
| Social, legal, education and science | 6 |
| Arts and humanities and other | 0 |
| Canadian Education | Points |
More than one Canadian credential | 10 |
One Canadian credential | 5 |
Factor 4: Language Ability
| First official language (English or French) | |
|
First Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) |
Points |
| CLB 9 or more | 10 |
| CLB 8 | 6 |
| CLB 7 | 4 |
| CLB 6 or lower | 0 |
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Points |
| 2 official languages | 10 |
| 1 official language | 5 |
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 5: Location of Job Offer / Study
| Location of Employment | Points |
| Northern Ontario | 10 |
| Other areas outside GTA (except Northern Ontario) | 8 |
| Inside GTA (except Toronto) | 3 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| Location of Study | Points |
| Northern Ontario | 10 |
| Other areas outside GTA (except Northern Ontario) | 8 |
| Inside GTA (except Toronto) | 3 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in Canada
In order to apply under the Ontario Job Offer: International Student Stream, the first step is to complete a full-time program from an eligible Canadian institution (➨immilib.com/OIS-Institutes):
- a degree or diploma that takes at least two (2) years to complete if you study on a full-time basis, or
- a degree, diploma or certificate that takes at least one (1) year to complete if you study on a full-time basis and that requires a completed degree as an admission requirement
You need a study permit (➨Page) in order to study in Canada. Before you apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from one of the above institutions.
Step 2: Get a Job Offer
If you don’t already have a qualified job offer with the criteria explained in “Minimum Requirements”, you need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself.
Step 3: Submit an Online OINP Expression of Interest
You must create a candidate profile within the OINP e-filing Portal (➨immilib.com/OIS-Apply). Within the portal you must choose the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream and follow the instructions to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI).
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Recent Draws – OINP International Student Stream |
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| Date of Draw | No. of ITA * | Min. Score |
| Jun 17, 2024 ** | 84 | 60 |
| Jun 11, 2024 ** | 120 | 65 |
| Mar 12, 2024 ** | 649 | 66 |
| Mar 12, 2024 ** | 684 | 72 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 1182 | 78 |
| Feb 8, 2024 ** | 1252 | 73 |
| Aug 15, 2023 ** | 408 | 61 |
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* General pilot draw ** Trageted draw Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/OIS-Draws |
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Regional Immigration Pilot
- Chatham-Kent
- Cities of Belleville and Quinte West
- City of Cornwall
Step 4: Submit Application to OINP
If you are selected from the candidate pool and receive an invitation to apply, you may submit your application online and pay the application by credit or debit card in the OINP e-filing Portal (➨immilib.com/OIS-Apply). You application must be submitted within 14 calendar days of receiving the ITA.
| OINP Application | |
| Submit online application: | |
| immilib.com/OIS-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/OIS-Guide | |
| OINP Application Fee: | |
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$1,500 |
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| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/ON-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| Contact: | |
| 416-327-0374 | |
| [email protected] | |
- You must continue to demonstrate on a reasonable basis an intention to reside in Ontario; and
- If you are already working for your employer in Ontario, you must continue working until you become permanent resident. If you are not, you must begin working for your employer when you obtain your work permit and continue working until you become permanent resident.
Step 5: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the province of Ontario, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
When you receive a Nomination Approval Letter and an OINP Certificate of Nomination, you will also receive a work permit support letter so you can apply for work permit (➨Page) and start living and working in Canada while your application for permanent residence is in process.
If you are in Canada on a work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
Step 6: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven't already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
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