Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
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What is Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)?
Ontario Province is situated in central Canada and is the most renowned destination for overseas immigrants arriving in Canada. It hosts the economic hub of Canada, Toronto City, and the capital of Canada as well Ottawa. Toronto has earned a distinction of being the most Multicultural City globally and multiculturalism is highly celebrated in the Ontario province.
The Provincial Nominee Program of Ontario is termed the OINP - Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Ontario makes use of this program to offer Permanent Residence to select immigrant applicants so that they can cater to the labor market shortages in the province and contribute to its economy.
OINP supports the employers in Ontario by facilitating the migration of skilled, professional, and managerial overseas workers and foreign students needed to fulfill their human resource demands. The program is operated by the Government of Ontario in partnership with the federal immigration agency IRCC - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Employer Job Offer Category
Foreign Worker Stream: For skilled workers who have a job offer in a skilled occupation from an Ontario employer.
International Student Stream: For recent graduates from eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions with a job offer from an Ontario employer.
In-Demand Skills Stream: For workers in specific in-demand occupations, such as in the construction, agriculture, and trucking sectors.
Human Capital Category
Ontario’s Express Entry Streams: For candidates who have a profile in the federal Express Entry system and meet the requirements of one of Ontario’s Express Entry streams, including:
Human Capital Priorities Stream: For skilled workers who have the education, work experience, and language proficiency to succeed in Ontario’s labor market.
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: For French-speaking skilled workers with strong English language abilities.
Skilled Trades Stream: For workers with experience in Ontario’s skilled trades.
Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate Streams
Masters Graduate Stream: For individuals who have obtained a master’s degree from an eligible Ontario university.
PhD Graduate Stream: For individuals who have completed a PhD program at an eligible Ontario university.
Entrepreneur Stream
For individuals from outside of Canada who are looking to implement a new business initiative or buy an existing business in Ontario.
Benefits of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Pathway to Permanent Residency: Successful nominees receive a provincial nomination, which can be used to apply for permanent residency through the federal government.
Diverse Streams: With multiple streams targeting different applicant profiles, there’s an option for everyone, from skilled workers and international students to entrepreneurs.
Economic Opportunities: Ontario’s robust economy offers a wealth of job opportunities in various sectors, ensuring that nominees can find work in their field.
Supportive Communities: Ontario is known for its diverse and inclusive communities, making it easier for newcomers to integrate and thrive.
Application Process
The OINP application process typically involves the following steps: