Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (ONIP): Your Pathway to Ontario, Canada

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that is designed to allow the province of Ontario to nominate eligible skilled workers, international students, and entrepreneurs for permanent residency in Canada through the Express Entry system.

The OINP is a program that is aligned with the Federal Express Entry system, which is an electronic system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage and process applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers. Candidates who qualify for one of the federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or the Canadian Experience Class, can submit an Express Entry profile.

The OINP offers several streams to nominate candidates for permanent residency in Ontario, including the Human Capital Priorities Stream, the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, the Skilled Trades Stream, and the Entrepreneur Stream. Each stream has its own eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and application process.

Overall, the OINP is an excellent opportunity for skilled foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency in Canada and contribute to the economy and culture of Ontario.

Determine eligibility

Carefully review the eligibility criteria for the OINP stream you wish to apply to and make sure you meet all the requirements.

Create Express Entry profile

If you haven’t already, create an Express Entry profile and indicate that you are interested in being nominated by Ontario.

Submit OINP application

If you are deemed eligible, you may receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP inviting you to apply to their program. Once you receive an NOI, you will have 45 days to submit your OINP application. Make sure you submit all required documentation and pay the application fee.

Receive nomination

If your application is successful, you will receive a nomination from the OINP. This nomination will give you 600 additional points towards your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. If you receive an ITA, you will have 60 days to submit your application for permanent residency.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the OINP, vary depending on the specific stream you are applying under. Here are some general eligibility requirements:

You must have a valid Express Entry profile
You must have at least one year of full-time, or the equivalent part-time, work experience in your field of expertise within the past five years in NOC skill level 0, A, or B occupation.
You must have completed at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent. If you completed your education outside of Canada, you must provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report to demonstrate that your education is equivalent to a Canadian diploma or degree.
You must provide language test results that demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, depending on the language requirements for the stream you are applying to.
You must demonstrate that you have a genuine intention to live and work in Ontario.
You must have sufficient settlement funds to support yourself and any dependents who will be accompanying you to Canada.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT

Language test results
Educational credential assessment (ECA) report
Valid passport or travel document
Proof of work experience
Provincial nomination certificate (if applicable)
Police certificates
Medical exams

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program