Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario has one of the most varied and dynamic of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs. Skilled workers, graduates, and businesspeople can plan their immigration to Ontario.
Ontario Express Entry
| Stream/Category | Job offer required? | Basic criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate and meet a minimum CRS score requirement determined by the director [of the OINP] |
| French-Speaking Skilled Workery | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability |
| Express Entry | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate and currently residing in Ontario, with work experience in a listed skilled trade occupation |
Graduate Streams
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate and meet a minimum CRS score requirement determined by the director (OINP). |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability. |
| Self-Employed Farmer | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate and currently residing in Ontario, with work experience in a listed skilled trade occupation. |
Business Streams
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | No (but must create jobs) | Business owner/managerial experience, high net worth (min. $800,000), personal investment funds (min. $500,000), create two or more jobs |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability. |
| Self-Employed Farmer | N/A | Terminated in 2019 |
Employer Job Offer
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| International Student | Yes | Graduated from a degree program at a Canadian college or university that is at least two years in length, or a diploma program at a college or university that is at least a one-year post-graduate certificate program |
| Foreign Worker | Yes | Have a permanent job offer in a skilled occupation that meets the prevailing wage levels in Ontario for that occupation and region. |
| In-Demand Skills | Yes | Recently worked in Ontario in a high-demand construction or agriculture occupation |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
Through the Provincial Nominee System, British Columbia provides a wide variety of sources and divisions for jobs, students and businessmen. This contains definitions associated with the immigrant classification system for Canada’s federal Express Entry.
Express Entry BC
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/PhD program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
Skills Immigration
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/PhD program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | Yes | Yes | Job offer in tourism/hospitality, trucking, or food processing industry |
Entrepreneur Immigration
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Immigration | No, but must create at least one job | No | High net worth; business proposal |
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario has one of the most varied and dynamic of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs. Skilled workers, graduates, and businesspeople can plan their immigration to Ontario.
| Stream/Category | Job offer required? | Basic criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate and meet a minimum CRS score requirement determined by the director [of the OINP] |
| French-Speaking Skilled Workery | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability |
| Express Entry | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate and currently residing in Ontario, with work experience in a listed skilled trade occupation |
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate and meet a minimum CRS score requirement determined by the director (OINP). |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability. |
| Self-Employed Farmer | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate and currently residing in Ontario, with work experience in a listed skilled trade occupation. |
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | No (but must create jobs) | Business owner/managerial experience, high net worth (min. $800,000), personal investment funds (min. $500,000), create two or more jobs |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with adequate-intermediate (CLB 7) or better French and developing-intermediate (CLB 6) or better English ability. |
| Self-Employed Farmer | N/A | Terminated in 2019 |
| Category/Stream | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| International Student | Yes | Graduated from a degree program at a Canadian college or university that is at least two years in length, or a diploma program at a college or university that is at least a one-year post-graduate certificate program |
| Foreign Worker | Yes | Have a permanent job offer in a skilled occupation that meets the prevailing wage levels in Ontario for that occupation and region. |
| In-Demand Skills | Yes | Recently worked in Ontario in a high-demand construction or agriculture occupation |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
Through the Provincial Nominee System, British Columbia provides a wide variety of sources and divisions for jobs, students and businessmen. This contains definitions associated with the immigrant classification system for Canada’s federal Express Entry.
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/PhD program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Immigration | No, but must create at least one job | No | High net worth; business proposal |
| Category | Job Offer Required? | Aligned with SIRS? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled worker | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position |
| International Graduate | Yes | Yes | Job offer in a skilled position; studied at post-secondary level in Canada |
| International Post-Graduate | No | No | Graduated Master’s/PhD program in BC in natural, applied or health sciences |
| Health care professional | Yes | No | Job offer in a listed health occupation |
| Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | Yes | Yes | Job offer in tourism/hospitality, trucking, or food processing industry |
FAQS
âť“ What is the Canada Family Sponsorship Visa?
The Family Sponsorship Visa allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor eligible family members , such as a spouse, partner, dependent child, parent, or grandparent , to become permanent residents of Canada.
âť“ Who can I sponsor under the Family Sponsorship program?
You can sponsor your spouse or common‑law partner, dependent children, parents, and grandparents if you meet the eligibility requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
âť“ What are the eligibility requirements to sponsor a family member?
Sponsors must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, able to support the family member financially, and not receive social assistance (except for disability) at the time of application.
âť“How long does the Family Sponsorship visa process take?
Processing times vary depending on the relationship category and completeness of application. Spouse and dependent sponsorships usually process faster than parent or grandparent sponsorships.
âť“ What documents are needed for Canada Family Sponsorship?
Commonly required documents include proof of relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate), identity documents, financial support forms, police clearance certificates, and medical exam results.
âť“ Can I sponsor my parents or grandparents to Canada?
Yes. Canada offers a Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship program, but there are limited annual spots and specific eligibility requirements for both sponsors and applicants.
âť“ Do I need to prove financial support for a sponsored family member?
Yes. Sponsors must demonstrate that they can financially support the sponsored family member and meet minimum income requirements for certain categories, especially for parents and grandparents.
âť“ Can a sponsored family member work or study in Canada while the application is being processed?
Depending on the category and application type, a sponsored spouse may be eligible for an open work permit while waiting for permanent residence approval. Rules vary by case.
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