Canada Ontario Provincial Nominee Program – A Complete Guide
Ontario is a province in Canada, and over the years, it has remained a popular immigration destination among migrants. Most migrate to Canada annually through the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, also known as the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Through this immigration program, candidates can receive a provincial nomination, a great pathway to permanent residency.
This article will provide comprehensive insight into the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program. But before proceeding, let us give you an overview of the OINP.
Ontario Provincial Nominee Program – An Insight
Each Canadian province has its immigration program. Therefore, Ontario also has a separate immigration program, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program(OINP).
This immigration program is a collaboration between the Ontario government and IRCC(Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada). This program was made in 2007 to respond to the skill shortage in the province and attract skilled professionals by providing them with permanent residency.
This immigration program is a point-based method and is considered one of the most accessible pathways to settle down in Canada.
OINP’s streams include base and enhanced streams. The enhanced streams are aligned with federal express entry, which manages the PR application of candidates who have applied through Canada’s three main economic programs.
Although the base stream is not aligned with express entry, candidates are required to apply directly to IRCC(Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada).
Different Streams Under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
The following are streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
- Human Capital Category and the Masters or PhD Category
- Employer Job Offer Category
- Business Category
Human Capital Stream of OINP
This stream of OINP has two sub-streams. The first stream is a human capital stream, and it is an enhanced stream that is aligned with the express entry. The second stream is the Masters or PhD category, which is not aligned with the express entry.
The following are the sub-streams under the human capital category stream.
- Human Capital Priorities
This program includes the FSWP(Federal Skilled Worker Program) and Canadian Experience Class(CEC).
- Skilled Trades
This stream is for candidates with relevant years of work experience in the eligible trade occupation in Ontario.
- French Speaking Skilled Workers
This stream also operates like the human capital prioritization program via the Federal Skilled Worker Program(FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). However, candidates applying for the Ontario migration should have proficiency in French.
Streams mentioned below fall under the Master’s or PhD category.
- Masters Graduate Stream
This stream is for those candidates who have obtained a master’s degree from a university in Ontario.
- PhD Graduate Stream
This stream is designed for candidates who have obtained a PhD from a university in Ontario.
Employer Job Offer Category of OINP
The following are the sub-streams of the employer job offer category of OINP.
- Foreign Worker Stream
This substream is designed for foreign skilled workers.
- International Students
This substream is designed for recent graduates from post-secondary institutions in Ontario.
- In-Demand Skilled Streams
This substream is designed for intermediate-skilled workers in some specific sectors like construction, agriculture, trucking, and personal support workers.
Under this category, the candidate should intend to reside in Ontario and have a valid permanent job offer in the occupation in demand in Ontario. The candidate should also have the required years of work experience, license, and everything else necessary to perform the job.
In addition, the Regional Immigration Pilot is a program in the employer job offer category that aims to attract and retain immigrants to rural communities to fill the skill shortage in Ontario.
Business Category
The Business Category is designed for candidates who want to start a business in Ontario or buy an existing business in Ontario. This program has only one sub-stream, the Entrepreneur stream.
Eligibility Criteria of Ontario Provincial Nominee Program
The following information explains the eligibility criteria for the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program.
- The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree to apply for this program.
- Candidate should have a valid ECA report to explain to the immigration authorities that their educational qualification aligns with the Canadian education system.
- Candidate should have an intent to live or reside in Ontario
- Candidate should have the ability to demonstrate language proficiency in English or French.
- Candidate should have at least one year of relevant work experience.
- Candidates should have sufficient proof of funds to support themselves in Ontario.
Steps to Apply for OINP
The following information explains the steps to apply for OINP.
- First, the candidate should check the program’s eligibility criteria to ensure that they meet them.
- Create a profile by visiting the official immigration website of the province and providing all necessary information.
- After creating an account, the candidate must now provide all the required documents to the immigration authority.
- Apply for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
- Wait for the confirmation of your visa application. If your application gets accepted, you can fly to Ontario.
Conclusion
Ontario’s Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) was established in 2007 to address the province’s skill shortage and attract skilled professionals with permanent residency. The program offers three streams: the Human Capital Category and the Master or PhD Category
Employer Job Offer Category and Business Category.
Eligibility criteria include a bachelor’s degree, valid ECA report, intent to live or reside in Ontario, language proficiency, work experience, and sufficient funds. Applicants must check eligibility criteria, create profiles, provide required documents, and await visa confirmation.
For more information about the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program, contact Province Immigration via info@provinceimmigration.com or +91 98961 96762.