Ontario Masters Graduate Stream (OMG)
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SUMMARY
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The Masters Graduate Stream is an immigration stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program that gives international graduates with an Ontario master’s degree the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.
This stream is operated under an expression of interest system. You can only apply if you first register an expression of interest (EOI) and are issued an invitation to apply.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Masters Graduate Stream:
1- Education in Ontario
You must have completed the requirements necessary to obtain a master’s degree. The degree must be from an eligible university in Ontario. To qualify for the Masters Graduate Stream, your Masters degree must be from one of the universities listed below:
- Algoma University (➨algomau.ca)
- Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) (➨brescia.uwo.ca)
- Brock University (➨brocku.ca)
- Carleton University (➨ carleton.ca)
- Dominican University College (➨dominicanu.ca)
- Huron University College (➨huronatwestern.ca)
- King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario (➨kings.uwo.ca)
- Lakehead University (➨lakeheadu.ca)
- Laurentian University (➨ laurentian.ca)
- McMaster University (➨mcmaster.ca)
- Nipissing University (➨nipissingu.ca)
- Ontario College of Art & Design University (➨ocadu.ca)
- Queen’s University (➨queensu.ca)
- Royal Military College of Canada (➨rmc-cmr.ca)
- Ryerson University (➨ryerson.ca)
- Saint Paul University (➨ustpaul.ca)
- St. Jerome’s University (➨sju.ca)
- Trent University (➨trentu.ca)
- University of Guelph (➨uoguelph.ca)
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology (➨ontariotechu.ca)
- University of Ottawa (➨uottawa.ca)
- University of St. Michael’s College (➨stmikes.utoronto.ca)
- University of Toronto (➨utoronto.ca)
- University of Trinity College (➨trinity.utoronto.ca)
- University of Waterloo (➨uwaterloo.ca)
- University of Windsor (➨uwindsor.ca)
- Victoria University (➨uvic.ca)
- Western University (➨uwo.ca)
- Wilfrid Laurier University (➨wlu.ca)
- York University (➨yorku.ca)
You don’t qualify if you have received a bursary, grant or scholarship that requires you return to your home country after you earn your master’s degree. You may only apply after you have fulfilled those commitments and can demonstrate an intention to live in Ontario.
2- Language Ability
You must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all four abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
3- Residency in Ontario
You must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one (1) year in the past two (2) years before you apply.
At the time you apply, you must be either:
- living in Ontario with legal status (study permit, work permit, visitor record)
- living outside Canada
Federal Skilled Worker candidates with a foreign education must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (➨Appendix 3) for their foreign education.
4- Settlement Funds
You can meet this requirement through the annual earnings of your job offer from your employer. If the annual salary of your job offer is insufficient to meet the settlement funds requirement based on your family size, you can show that you have enough to make up the difference.
5- Ineligibility
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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/OMG-Grid).
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Canadian Work Experience | 13 |
| Factor 2: Education | 22 |
| Factor 3: Language Ability | 20 |
| Factor 4: Location of Study | 10 |
| Maximum Points Total | 65 |
| Selection Pass Mark | Varies * |
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*For latest draws go to (➨ immilib.com/OMG-Draws ) |
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Factor 1: Canadian Work Experience
| 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 2: Education
| 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 |
Additionally you can receive up to 10 points if you have studied in a Canadian public institution and have received a degree or diploma that takes at least two (2) year to complete or a one (1) year program that requires a degree as an admission requirement.
| Canadian Education | Points |
| More than 1 Canadian credential | 10 |
| 1 Canadian credential | 5 |
Factor 3: Language Ability
| First official language (English or French) | |
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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 4: Location of Study
| 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: Get a Master’s Degree in Canada
In order to apply under the Ontario Masters Graduate Stream, the first step is to obtain a master’s degree from an eligible Canadian institution. Your Masters degree must be from one of the universities listed in the “Minimum Requirements” section.
Step 2: Submit an Online OINP Expression of Interest
If you meet the minimum criteria, you can register and submit an Expression of Interest to OINP. You must create a candidate profile within the OINP e-filing Portal (➨immilib.com/OMG-Apply). Within the portal you must choose the Masters Graduate 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 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 1249 | 53 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 1556 | 54 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 1370 | 52 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 1344 | 50 |
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Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/OMG-Draws |
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Following submission you will be able to check the most up-to-date information regarding the status of your application at any time by logging in. If you are selected, you will receive a message in your Portal account including an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Your expression of interest registration will remain valid for up to 12 months until you receive an invitation to apply or until you withdraw your registration.
Step 3: 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/OMG-Apply). You application must be submitted within 14 calendar days of receiving the ITA.
All supporting documents must be scanned and uploaded in your online application and you need to submit a complete application online in the OINP e-filing Portal.
You must submit your application within two (2) years of completing the requirements necessary to obtain your master’s degree. If you don’t have your degree yet, use the date on the official letter from your university which states when your degree will be granted.
| OINP Application | |
| Submit online application: | |
| immilib.com/OMG-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/OMG-Guide | |
| OINP Application Fee: | |
| $1,500 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/ON-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| Contact: | |
| 416-327-0374 | |
| ontarionominee@ontario.ca | |
After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your OINP file number.
You can check the status of your application through your account in the OINP e-Filing Portal.
If your application is successful, you will receive a Nomination Approval Letter and an OINP Certificate of Nomination by email.
Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Step 5: 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 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.
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