Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Express Entry

• • What is Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

    The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is an immigration program designed for individuals who want to live and work in Ontario, Canada. It allows the province to nominate individuals with the necessary skills and experience to contribute to Ontario’s economy. The program includes various streams such as the Human Capital Priorities Stream, Employer Job Offer Stream, and Business Category, each tailored to specific types of applicants. Successful nominees can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

  • Ontario’s Expression of Interest Streams

    • – If you have a Valid Job Offer in Ontario, you can apply to the following streams:

      • Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream – The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is designed for foreign workers who have a permanent and full-time job offer from an Ontario employer in a skilled occupation. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements related to work experience, education, language proficiency, and intention to live and work in Ontario. If selected, candidates can apply for permanent residence in Canada through this stream.

      • Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream – The Employer Job Offer: International Student stream is a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is tailored for international students who have a permanent and full-time job offer from an Ontario employer in a skilled occupation. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements related to work experience, education, language proficiency, and intention to live and work in Ontario. If selected, candidates can apply for permanent residence in Canada through this stream.

      • Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream – The Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream is a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is designed for foreign workers with a job offer in specific in-demand occupations in Ontario. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements related to work experience, education, language proficiency, and intention to live and work in Ontario. If selected, candidates can apply for permanent residence in Canada through this stream.

    • – If you have a Masters or PhD Degree from an Ontario university, you can apply to the following streams:

      • Masters Graduate Stream – The Masters Graduate stream is a component of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It targets individuals who have graduated from an eligible Ontario university with a master’s degree and intend to settle and work in the province. Applicants must meet certain criteria related to education, residency in Ontario, language proficiency, and settlement funds. Successful nominees can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

      • PhD Graduate Stream – The PhD Graduate stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is designed for individuals who have completed a PhD degree from an eligible Ontario university and intend to live and work in the province. Applicants must meet specific criteria related to education, residency in Ontario, language proficiency, and settlement funds. Successful nominees can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

    • – If you have the Skills and Experience that Ontario employers need, you can apply to the following streams:

      • Human Capital Priorities Stream – The Human Capital Priorities stream is a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It targets skilled workers with work experience, education, language abilities, and other factors to contribute to Ontario’s labor market. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and are nominated through this stream can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

      • Siklled Trades Stream – The Skilled Trades stream is a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is designed for individuals with experience in an eligible skilled trade who have a valid job offer from an Ontario employer. Successful applicants are nominated by Ontario for permanent residency in Canada, provided they meet the specific criteria related to work experience, job offers, and licensing requirements.

      • French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream – The French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream is a component of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) designed to attract skilled Francophone or bilingual individuals to Ontario, Canada. Applicants need at least one year of work experience in a specific skill level, a post-secondary education, and proficiency in both English and French. They must also intend to reside in Ontario and have sufficient settlement funds. This stream aims to enhance linguistic and cultural diversity in the province’s workforce and communities.