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Ontario Provincial Nominee Program or Ontario PNP is the Provincial Nominee Program of Ontario Province. It is also known as the OINP or Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. It is an economic immigration program that permits the province to recruit overseas nationals.

  • The selection is done as per the labor market and economic needs of Ontario
  • The final decision is taken by IRCC - Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
  • Qualified immigrants can obtain Canada PR Visa through Ontario PNP

Ontario PNP Requirements

Stream Job offer necessary Essential criteria
Human Capital Priorities No Have a profile in Express Entry as a CEC or FSWP candidate; Fulfill the least CRS score criteria as specified by OINP Director
Skilled Worker French-Speaking No Have a profile in Express Entry as a CEC or FSWP candidate; Possess sufficient-intermediate CLB 7 or better French and progressive-intermediate CLB 6 or
improved English capability
Skilled Trades No Have a profile in Express Entry as a CEC candidate; Be residing in Ontario currently with employment experience in a listed occupation in skilled trade

Graduate Streams

Stream Job offer necessary Essential criteria
Masters Graduates No Graduation from a Master's program in the previous 2 years in Ontario
Ph.D. Graduates No Graduation from a Ph.D. program in the previous 2 years in Ontario

Employer Job Offer

Stream Job offer necessary Essential criteria
Overseas Student Yes Graduation from a College or University in Canada with a Degree of minimum 2 years duration or College or University in Canada in Diploma Program of minimum 2 years duration Certificate Program
Overseas Worker Yes Possess a job offer that is permanent and in a skilled occupation that fulfills the current levels of wage in Ontario for that region and occupation
In-Demand Skills Yes Worked recently in Ontario in an agriculture or construction occupation in high-demand

Business Streams

Stream Job offer necessary Essential criteria
Entrepreneur No Business managerial /owner experience, high net worth (at least $800,000), personal assets (at least $500,000), create 2 or more jobs
Corporate N/A Ended in 2019

You can qualify for Provincial Nomination from Ontario in 3 ways:

Employer Job Offer Stream: For workers having a permanent offer of a job from an employer in Ontario

Human Capital Stream: For workers having valuable education, work experience, language proficiency, and Express Entry profile or for Student Graduates

Business Stream: For Entrepreneurs seeking to launch or purchase a business existing in Ontario

Ontario PNP Basic Requirements

The OINP requirements are diverse based on the selected immigration category. However, there are a few fundamental requirements such as

  • Educational Credentials – At least a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Proficiency in Language
  • CRS core of a minimum of 400
  • Suitable employment experience
  • Adequate funds
  • Lawful status
  • Sufficient investment

Documents required for the Ontario PNP

Ontario documents checklist varies based on the immigration stream. However, there are a few essential documents that are required and these include:

  • Proof of Identity
  • Authentic Passport
  • Evidence of Funds
  • Plan for Settlement
  • Investment funds if required
  • Offer of job, if required
  • Results from a language proficiency test
  • Reports for medical examination
  • Certificate for Police Clearance
  • Educational Credential Assessment ECA Report
  • Evidence of past work experience if required
  • Information Certificate for Dependent Children if your dependent kid is accompanying you
  • Certificate of Marriage if your spouse is moving to Canada with you

How to file Application for the Ontario PNP?

To apply for Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, you can opt for any of the two ways.

Pathway 1

  • Step 1: Confirm the eligibility criteria for the diverse OINP immigration streams
  • Step 2: Choose the most appropriate immigration category
  • Step 3: Send the Expression of Interest – EOI to the OINP
  • Step 4: You can submit an application for the program directly

    • If you have submitted the EOI, then:

  • Step 1: Your application is entered into the pool
  • Step 2: Your profile will be assessed by OINP
  • Step 3: The candidates with the highest rankings are sent an e-mail with ITA
  • Step 4: For sharing the completed application online you have 90 days
  • Step 5: Provide the necessary documents
  • Step 6: You have to then appear for a personal interview with Ontario PNP
  • Step 7: You have to provide a signature on the Performance Agreement after this
  • Step 8: A Letter of Confirmation will then be offered by Ontario
  • Step 9: You will receive a Provisional Work Permit after submitting this letter to IRCC
  • Step 10: You can file an application for a provincial nomination if you fulfill the specified terms
  • Step 11: Wait to receive approval for the provincial nomination application
  • Step 12: You will get the OINP Nomination Certificate if your application is approved
  • Step 13: You can apply for Canada PR Visa now

    • Note: It has to be submitted with the IRCC within six months.

    If you have applied directly, then:

  • Step 1: You will get a confirmation through e-mail
  • Step 2: If you fulfill the criteria, you will receive:
    • A certificate of provincial nomination
    • Support Letter for Work Permit
    • Approval Letter for Nomination
  • Step 3: You have to file an application for Canada PR Visa within six months

Pathway 2

  • Step 1: Confirm the conditions for qualifying for Express Entry
  • Step 2: Make a digital profile in Express Entry portal
  • Step 3: Make a note of the profile number in Express Entry and job seeker validation code
  • Step 4: For applying for OINP immigration streams linked with Express Entry, you have to be eligible for
    • CEC - Canadian Experience Class
    • FSWP - Federal Skilled Worker Program
  • Step 5: Your application is entered into the pool of Express Entry candidates
  • Step 6: The OINP seeks prospective candidates
  • Step 7: You will receive the Notification of Interest if you are eligible
  • Step 8: You have file your application with OINP within forty-five days
  • Step 9: You will get an confirmation through e-mail
  • Step 10: If you fulfill the criteria, you will receive:
    • § A certificate of provincial nomination
    • § Support Letter for Work Permit
    • § Approval Letter for Nomination
  • Step 11: The details of the provincial nomination will be updated by Ontario PNP in the Express Entry portal
  • Step 12: The provincial nomination has to be accepted by you in thirty days
  • Step 13: Your score in CRS will increase by 600 points if you accept the nomination
  • Step 14: You can then receive the Invitation to Apply in the subsequent Express Entry draw
  • Step 15: You can apply for Canada PR Visa now within sixty days

What is the Ontario PNP Processing Time?

Ontario processing time for nomination application is variable based on the chosen OINP immigration stream and sub-stream.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

All Express Entry candidates are awarded a score based on their profile. This is referred to as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. A candidate's CRS score must be 400 points or greater to be qualified for the Ontario Human Capital Priorities stream.

The initial step in applying for OINP from India is to establish an Express Entry profile and earn eligibility points in one of Express Entry's three categories, namely the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW). If you match the OINP-Express entry conditions, OINP will provide notification interest to your express entry account.

These levels are CLB 7 in French and CLB 6 in English, respectively. Language test results must originate from one of the certified testing agencies listed below: IELTS (General Training Test alone) for English; or CELPIP (General Test Only) for English.

You must pay the Ontario PNP costs, which are $1,500 or $2,000 depending on the stream you choose, or $3,500 if you choose the business stream. Once you've successfully filed your application, the Ontario office will evaluate it against the Ontario PNP statute in two parts.
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