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 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a Canadian immigration pathway that allows skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency in Ontario.
âť“ Do I need a job offer for OINP immigration?
Some OINP streams do not require a job offer, while others do depending on the category and eligibility criteria.
âť“ What is the Human Capital Priorities stream in OINP?
The Human Capital Priorities stream allows Express Entry candidates to apply for Ontario nomination based on CRS score without a job offer.
âť“ What is the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream in OINP?
This stream targets bilingual candidates in the Express Entry pool with strong French and English language abilities.
âť“ How does OINP help in getting Canada PR?
A nomination from Ontario under OINP adds 600 CRS points, significantly increasing chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
âť“ What are the requirements for OINP skilled worker stream?
Applicants must have a valid job offer in Ontario, relevant work experience, and meet language and eligibility requirements.
âť“ Can international students apply for Ontario immigration?
Yes, international graduates from Canadian institutions can apply through specific OINP streams designed for students.
âť“ Is OINP part of Express Entry system?
Yes, many OINP streams are aligned with Express Entry, allowing candidates to receive additional CRS points and PR opportunities.
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