Migrate / Canada / Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) / Ontario
Through this program, potential immigrants who possess the qualifications and experience sought after by the province may be given a provincial nomination by Ontario, following which they can submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent residence in Canada (IRCC).
Launched in 2007, the Ontario PNP was formally known as the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The OINP's key goals are to address talent shortages in priority industries, make it simpler to invest in Ontario, and ensure that immigrants can successfully settle and integrate into the province. The Ontario PNP was initially only permitted to nominate up to 1,000 newcomers. Currently, Ontario nominates 8,000 immigrants annually.
Two sub-streams make up the Human Capital Category itself. The Ontario Express Entry program is one. This sub stream's programs are improved. They are therefore connected to the Express Entry program.
The Human Capital Category includes the following initiatives: Ontario Express Entry sub-stream:
You will be informed if you are nominated through Ontario Express Entry. You, the candidate, will then have the option of accepting or rejecting the nomination. You receive 600 more CRS points for accepting the nomination. This indicates that you will be given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in the upcoming Express Entry draw for all programs.
Minimum Requirements
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible through one of the Human Capital Category's streams :
Must meet the additional requirements for the stream you are applying for, set out below :
| Category | Is a job offer required ? | Express Entry aligned ? | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities Stream | No | Yes | A valid Express Entry profile is required. At least one year of full-time, paid employment is required. Requires a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. Required language level: CLB 7 or above (English or French) |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | No | Yes | At least one year of full-time, paid job experience is required. A bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree is required. A valid Express Entry profile is required. CLB level 7 or higher is required for language proficiency (French). |
| Skilled Trades Stream | No | Yes | Must currently reside in Ontario and hold a valid work permit at the time of application Must have a valid Express Entry profile Must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience Must have a valid certificate or licence (if applicable) Language requirement : CLB level 5 or higher (English or French) |
The following initiatives do not support Express Entry. A candidate must register an expression of interest (EOI) and build a profile :
Note : The Ontario Expression of Interest (EOI) system is utilized by both the Masters Graduate Stream and the PhD Graduate Stream.
Application Fee : CAD $1,500
Processing Time : 30-60 days
| Category | Is a job offer required ? | Express Entry aligned ? | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Graduate Stream | No | No | Must hold a master's degree from an Ontario university that is recognized. CLB level 7 or above is required for language proficiency (English or French) Must have spent at least one year of the previous two legitimately residing in Ontario. |
| PhD Graduate Stream | No | No | Must have obtained a PhD from an Ontario university that qualifies; Must have resided lawfully in Ontario for at least one year in the previous two years. |
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