The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a pathway for individuals to gain permanent residency in Ontario, Canada. The program is designed to attract skilled workers, international students, and others who have the potential to contribute to the province’s economy. OINP operates through two main systems: the Provincial System and the Federal System.
Provincial System: Expression of Interest Streams
The Provincial System offers pathways for individuals who have either a job offer in Ontario or a higher education degree from an Ontario university.
If you have a job offer:
- Foreign Worker Stream: This stream is for foreign workers who have a job offer from an Ontario employer.
- International Student: This stream is tailored for international students who have completed their studies at an Ontario institution and have a job offer in the province.
- Foreign Workers in an In-Demand Occupation: This stream targets foreign workers who have a job offer in an occupation that is in high demand in Ontario.
If you have a Masters or PhD from an Ontario University:
- Masters Graduate: This stream is for individuals who have completed a Master’s degree at an Ontario university.
- PhD Graduate: This stream is for those who have obtained a PhD from an Ontario university.
Federal System: Express Entry Streams
The Federal System works in coordination with the federal Express Entry system and targets individuals who possess the skills and experience needed by Ontario employers.
- If you have skills and experience that Ontario employers need:
- Human Capital Priorities Stream: This stream is for individuals who have the necessary education, work experience, and skills to contribute to Ontario’s economy.
- Skilled Trades Stream: This stream is aimed at individuals with work experience in Ontario in a skilled trade occupation.
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: This stream is for French-speaking skilled workers who have the required skills and experience.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in the OINP must meet specific eligibility criteria and follow the application process outlined on the official Ontario website. It is important to check the latest updates and details regarding exemptions and requirements for each stream.
For more information, please visit the official Ontario government page on the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp.