How can you get Canada PR through OINP?

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program is among the pathways for immigrants to obtain the Canada PR. It often tries to find candidates in the Canada Express Entry who can fulfil criteria for any one of its streams.  

You will receive an NOI if OINP identifies you in the pool. It is in your Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada online account. Receipt of a Notification of Interest does not entail that you are eligible for one of the categories in OINP.

Upon receiving the Notification of Interest - NOI, you can file an application with the OINP online. It is if you are entitled through one of the Express Entry streams of Ontario. The application has to be filed in 45 calendar days of receipt of the NOI, as quoted by the CIC News.

It must be noted that not every one of the candidates who satisfy the criterion for an Ontario stream will get an NOI.

Below is the total NOIs that have been issued by OINP in 2019 so far: 

•    Skilled Trades Stream – 732

•    Human Capital Priorities Stream - 1493

•    French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream - 549

The OINP permits overseas students, workers, and others to apply for Canada PR through nomination from Ontario. This is if they possess the right education, experience, and skills. 

The OINP program is:

•    Administered by the Government of Ontario in collaboration with the Federal Government through IRCC

•    Created to assist Ontario in meeting its economic development and labour market needs

Application process

There are 3 major steps to be followed while applying for Canada PR through OINP:

1.  Ensure you qualify

You must ensure that you fulfil all the mandatory criteria specified for a stream. This is after you select a specific OINP stream.

2. Apply to receive a nomination from the Ontario government

You must submit the application online through e-Filing Portal of OINP once you select a stream. The process of completing the application takes around 2 to 3 hours.

The application cost for:

•    Human Capital Priorities and Employer Job Offer streams are either $2,000 or $1,500

•    $3,500 per key staff applicant or business partner for the Business Streams

OINP accepts only MasterCard Debit, MasterCard, Visa Debit and Visa.

The application processing times are variable for diverse OINP streams.

3. Apply for Permanent Residence to the Government of Canada

You will receive a nomination from the Ontario government if your application is successful. The next step is to apply for Permanent Residence to the Government of Canada

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