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What is the Ontario PNP?
Eligibility Criteria for Ontario PNP Visa
Documents Needed for Ontario PNP Visa
How to Apply for the Ontario PNP?
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Ontario is one of the most populated provinces of Canada. The increasing job opportunities and the abundance of natural resources attract thousands of immigrants every year. The most appealing facet of Ontario is the multicultural society and the numerous languages are spoken here.

To get a nomination from this province, you need to have a decent CRS score or your profile needs to be in the demand list of Ontario.If you are interested in applying for this immigration program, keep reading our post and we will give you all sorts of information about this economic immigration program.

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What are the types of Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programs (OINP)?

1. Employer job offer category

The employer job offer category has three streams. You must have a full-time and permanent job offer from an Ontario employer to qualify.

Foreign Worker stream: for workers in skilled positions
International Student stream: for recent graduates in Ontario
In-Demand Skills stream: for intermediate skilled workers in specific sectors, such as agriculture, construction, trucking and personal support workers

2. Human capital category

The human capital category has two sub-categories, the international graduate streams and Ontario’s Express Entry streams.

International graduates

To qualify under the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams, you must have a graduate degree from an eligible Ontario university and apply within two years of getting your degree.

Masters Graduate stream
PhD Graduate stream

3. Ontario’s Express Entry

To qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry streams, you must have received a notification of interest from Ontario and have an up-to-date profile with your most current work experience, language tests and education in the federal government’s Express Entry system.

French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream: for French-Speaking skilled workers with the required work experience, education and language proficiency in French and English
Human Capital Priorities stream: for skilled workers with the required work experience, education and language proficiency in French or English
Skilled Trades stream: for workers with work experience in Ontario in an eligible trade occupation

4. Business category

The business category has one stream. You must be an entrepreneur from outside of Canada who is looking to implement a new business idea or buy and grow an existing business in Ontario.

What are the Eligibility Criteria for Ontario PNP?

The eligibility for Ontario PNP depends on the specific immigration program. You must understand the criteria before you apply.

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 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
Skilled Trades	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

Stream/Category	Job offer required?	Basic criteria
Masters Graduates	No	Graduated from a Master's program in Ontario within the last two years
PhD Graduates	No	Graduated from a PhD program in Ontario within the last two years

Employer Job Offer

Stream/Category	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

Business Streams

Stream/Category	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
Corporate	n/a	Terminated in 2019

There are three ways you may qualify for a nomination:

Employer job offer category: for workers who already have a permanent job offer from an Ontario employer
Human capital category: for workers who have valuable work experience, education, language skills, and a profile in Canada’s Express Entry system; or for graduate students
Business category: for entrepreneurs looking to start a new or buy an existing business in Ontario

The requirements for Ontario PNP differ. It is dependent on the immigration program you apply for.

But, there are some basic requirements. These are:

Educational qualification (a bachelor’s degree at least)
Language proficiency
CRS score (400 or more)
Relevant work experience
Sufficient funds
Legal status
Adequate investment

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Eligibility criteria of the International Graduates immigration program

The eligibility criteria of the International Graduates immigration program are given below.

Immigration Streams

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Graduate Stream

Must have a master’s degree
The duration must be for 1 academic year
The degree must be from an eligible and publicly funded Ontario University
You must live in Ontario legally

(or)

You must live outside Canada
The duration of residing must be one year in the last 2 years
CLB score 7 or more (in French or English)
Intent to live and work in the province
Enough settlement funds

Ph.D. Graduate Stream

Must have a PhD degree
Completion of a minimum of 2 years of PhD studies
The degree must be from an eligible Ontario University
You must live in Ontario legally

(or)

You must live outside Canada
The duration of residing must be one year in the last two years
Intent to live and work in the province
Enough settlement funds

Eligibility requirements of the Foreign Worker stream

The eligibility requirements of the Foreign Worker stream are:

Requirements of the applicant:

Previous skilled work experience in the occupation you are applying

(or)

Valid license or authorization (if your job requires it) at the time of applying
The work experience must be for two years within the last 5 years.
The work experience must be full-time or part-time, cumulative, and paid
Display of intent to reside in Ontario
If you apply from within Canada, then:

You must show a work permit.
Study permit
Visitor record

Requirements of the job offer:

It must be permanent and full-time employment.
The wage must be the same or more like that of the median wage level in the province.
The job must be listed under NOC A, B or 0
The work must be in Ontario.
The job must benefit the employer's business.

Requirements of the employer:

Annual revenue for the latest fiscal year
- $ 500,000 for a report to work or work located outside the Greater Toronto Area
- $ 1000,000 for a report to work or work located within the Greater Toronto Area
Must sign the Employer form
Must have a minimum of 3 full-time employees outside the Greater Toronto Area

(or)

Must have a minimum of 6 full-time employees outside the Greater Toronto Area
Full-time employees can be a permanent resident or Canadian citizens.
Must be actively involved for 3 years (minimum)
Must have a business location in Ontario where you will work
Must not violate the labour market laws
Must show proof that efforts were made to recruit: Permanent resident or Canadian citizens

Eligibility requirements of the Express Entry immigration programs of Ontario PNP

The eligibility requirements of the Express Entry immigration programs of Ontario PNP are:

Immigration Streams	Eligibility Requirements
Skilled Trades Stream	Have a valid Express Entry profile Must be eligible for CEC (Canadian Experience Class) Intent to live in the province Enough settlement funds CLB 5 at least (French or English) Presently living in Ontario. Have a valid work permit Work experience of at least 12 months:
Human Capital Priorities Stream	Have a valid Express Entry profile Must be eligible for CEC (Canadian Experience Class) or FSWC (Federal Skilled Worker Class) Must have post-secondary education CLB 7 or more (in French or English) Intent to live in the province Enough settlement funds Work experience: For CEC: 1 year of work experience in the last 3 years For FSWC: 1 year of work experience in the last 5 years
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream	Have a valid Express Entry profile Must be eligible for CEC (Canadian Experience Class) or FSWC (Federal Skilled Worker Class) Must have post-secondary education Intent to live in the province Enough settlement funds CLB 7 in French (or) CLB 6 in English Work Experience: For CEC: 1 year of work experience in the last 3 years For FSWC: 1 year of work experience in the last 5 years

What are the requirements for the Entrepreneur Stream?

The requirements for the Entrepreneur Stream are:

Minimum net worth:

Outside the Greater Toronto Area: $ 400,000 CDN
Within the Greater Toronto Area: $ 800,000 CDN

Personal investment:

Outside the Greater Toronto Area: $ 200,000 CDN
Within the Greater Toronto Area: $ 600,000 CDN

Business experience:

It must be 24 months full-time in the past 60 months
Senior manager
(or)
Business owner: Actively involved and own 1/3 rd of the business
Must be actively involved in the business

Create jobs:

Outside the Greater Toronto Area: 1 full-time and permanent job
Within the Greater Toronto Area: 2 full-time and permanent jobs
- The business must make a profit
- The business must be permanent
- There must be a business premise in Ontario.

Who can apply for the Employer job offer category?

People who can apply for the Employer job offer category are:

Immigration Program	Who Can Apply?
Foreign Worker Stream	Foreign workers The job offer is listed in NOC A, B, or 0
In-Demand Skills Stream	Foreign workers Intermediate skilled The job offer is in the in-demand skilled occupation list
International Students Stream	International students The job offer is listed in NOC A, B, or 0

Documents Needed for the Ontario PNP Visa

The documents needed for applying to the Ontario PNP vary. It may change depending on the immigration program you apply.

But, some basic documents are essential. These are:

Identity proof
Valid passport
Proof of funds
Settlement plan
Investment funds (if needed)
Job offer (if needed)
Language skill results
Medical examination reports
Police Clearance certificate
ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
Proof of previous work experience (if needed)
Dependent Children Information Certificate (in case your dependent child is immigrating too)
Marriage certificate (in case your spouse is accompanying you)

How to Apply for the Ontario PNP?

To apply for the Ontario PNP, you can opt for any of the ways.

There are 2 pathways. These are:

Pathway 1
Pathway 2

Step 1: Check out the eligibility criteria of the various immigration programs
Step 2: Select the most suitable immigration stream.
Step 3: Send an EOI (Expression of Interest) to the OINP

(Or)

Step 4: You can apply directly to the program

If you submit the EOI, then:

Step 1: Your application enters into a pool
Step 2: Ontario PNP will assess your profile
Step 3: The highest-ranking scores are sent the ITA via email
Step 4: You have 90 days to send the completed online application
Step 5: Submit the required documents.
Step 6: The candidates must attend an in-person interview with the OINP
Step 7: After this, the immigrants have to sign the Performance Agreement
Step 8: Then the province of Ontario will issue a Letter of Confirmation
Step 9: After this letter is sent to the IRCC, you will get a temporary work permit
Step 10: If you meet the terms outlined, you can apply for a provincial nomination
Step 11: Wait for the provincial nomination.
Step 12: If your application is successful, you will get the OINP Certificate of Nomination
Step 13: You must apply for permanent residence.

Note: It must be sent to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) within 6 months.

If you apply directly, then:

Step 1: You will get an email confirmation
Step 2: If you meet the criteria, you will get:
- A provincial nomination certificate
  - Work permit support letter
  - Nomination approval letter
Step 3: You must apply for permanent residence within 6 months

Step 1: Check out the eligibility criteria of the Express Entry
Step 2: Create a profile in the MyCIC account on Express Entry
Step 3: Note the job seeker validation code and the Express Entry profile number
Step 4: To apply for OINP express entry immigration programs, you must qualify for:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Step 5: Your application enters the Express Entry pool
Step 6: The province searches for potential candidates
Step 7: If you are suitable, you will get the NOI (Notification of Interest)
Step 8: Submit your application to the OINP within 45 days
Step 9: After submission, you will get an email confirmation
Step 10: If you are selected, you will get:
- A nomination certificate
- Work permit support letter
- Nomination approval letter
Step 11: Ontario PNP will put the provincial nomination details into the Express Entry
Step 12: You must accept the provincial nomination within 30 days
Step 13: If you accept, your CRS score will increase by 600 points
Step 14: You will then get the ITA (Invitation to Apply)in the Express Entry draw
Step 15: You must submit the permanent residency application within 60 days.

Cost of Applying to the Ontario PNP

The Ontario PNP cost depends on the immigration program. The detailed fee structure is given in the table below:

Immigration Program	Immigration Sub-Programs	Application Fees
Ontario’s Express Entry	Skilled Trades Stream	$ 1500
	French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream	$ 1500
	Human Capital Priorities Stream	$ 1500
International Graduates	PhD Graduate Stream	$ 1500
International Graduates	Masters Graduate Stream	$ 1500
Business Category	Entrepreneur Stream	$ 3500 $ 3500 (business partner)
Employer Job Offer Category	International Student Stream	$ 1500
	Foreign Worker Stream	$ 2000 (If the employment offer is within the Greater Toronto Area) $ 1500 (If the employment offer is outside the Greater Toronto Area
	In-Demand Skills Stream	$ 2000 (If the employment offer is within the Greater Toronto Area) $ 1500 (If the employment offer is outside the Greater Toronto Area

What is the Processing Time for the Ontario PNP?

The application processing time for the Ontario PNP differs. It varies depending on the immigration streams.

The detailed processing time is given in this table:

Immigration Program	Processing Time (Approximately)
Skilled Trades Stream	30- 60 days
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream	30- 60 days
Human Capital Priorities Stream	60 – 90 days
PhD Graduate stream	30- 60 days
Masters Graduate stream	30- 60 days
Entrepreneur stream	Assessment of EOI: Within 30 days Application: Varies
International Student stream	90 – 120 days
Foreign Worker stream	90 – 120 days
In-Demand Skills stream	60 – 90 days

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Other Important FAQs

1. What are the major immigration programs under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program?

The major immigration programs under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program are:

Business category
Employer job offer category
Human Capital category

2. Mention the immigration sub-streams under the Human Capital category.

The immigration sub-streams under the Human Capital category are:

Ontario’s Express Entry
International Graduates

The immigration programs within the International graduates sub-stream are:

Ph.D. Graduate stream
Masters Graduate stream

The immigration programs within the Ontario’s Express Entry sub-stream are:

Skilled Trades stream
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
Human Capital Priorities stream

3. What are the various streams under the Employer job offer category?

The various streams under the Employer job offer category are:

Foreign Worker stream
In-Demand Skills stream
International Student stream

4. Can I apply for PR without IELTS?

No, you cannot apply for PR without IELTS.

But, you can also submit other language test results. These are:

CELPIP
TCF
TEF

5. Can I apply for Ontario PNP without express entry?

Yes, you can apply to Ontario PNP without express entry.

The immigration programs that you can apply are:

Foreign Worker Stream
In-Demand Skills stream
International Student stream
Ph.D. Graduate stream
Masters Graduate stream
Entrepreneur stream

6. What is the minimum CRS score required for Ontario PNP?

The minimum CRS score required for Ontario PNP is 358.

7.What careers are in demand in Ontario?

The careers that are in demand in Ontario are:

NOC Code	NOC Skill Level	Jobs
0111	0	Financial managers
0114	0	Other administrative services managers
0124	0	Advertising Marketing Public Relations Managers
0601	0	Corporate sales managers
0621	0	Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
0651	0	Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
1111	A	Financial auditors and accountants
1114	A	Other financial officers
1122	A	Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting
3012	A	Registered nurses Registered psychiatric nurses
0213	0	Computer & Information systems managers
2172	A	Database analysts Data administrators
2173	A	Software engineers and Designers
2174	A	Computer programmers and Interactive media developers
2175	A	Web designers Web Developers
2147	A	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

8. Does Ontario PNP require a job offer?

No, Ontario PNP does not require a job offer.

In that case, you have to apply to these immigration programs:

Ph.D. Graduate stream
Masters Graduate stream
Entrepreneur stream
Skilled Trades Stream
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
Human Capital Priorities Stream

9. Name the eligible Ontario Universities you can apply within the International Graduates immigration program.

The eligible Ontario Universities you can apply within the International Graduates immigration program are:

Name of Universities Offering Masters’ Programs	Name of Universities Offering Ph.D. Programs
Algoma University	Brock University
Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)	Carleton University
Brock University	Dominican University College
Carleton University	Lakehead University
Dominican University College	Laurentian University
Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)	McMaster University
King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario	Nipissing University
Lakehead University	Queen’s University
Laurentian University	Royal Military College of Canada
McMaster University	Ryerson University
Nipissing University	Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa)
Ontario College of Art & Design University	St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo)
Queen’s University	Trent University
Royal Military College of Canada	University of Guelph
Ryerson University	University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa)	University of Ottawa
St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo)	University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
Trent University	University of Toronto
University of Guelph	University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology	University of Waterloo
University of Ottawa	University of Windsor
University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)	Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Toronto
University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Waterloo Laurier University
University of Windsor
Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
Western University Wilfrid
York University

10. What are the businesses that are listed as ineligible in Ontario?

The businesses that are listed as ineligible in Ontario are:

Pawnbrokers
Tire recycling
Automated car wash business
Laundromats
Scrap metal recycling
Holding companies
Business involved in sexually oriented services
Payday loan and related businesses
A business owned by previous OINP nominees of the Business Stream

In the Greater Toronto Area, these businesses are also included:

Gas stations
Existing franchises in Ontario
Bed and breakfasts

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Key Highlights

What is the Ontario PNP?

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What are the Eligibility Criteria for Ontario PNP?

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Documents Needed for the Ontario PNP Visa

How to Apply for the Ontario PNP?

Cost of Applying to the Ontario PNP

What is the Processing Time for the Ontario PNP?

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