The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (ONIP) is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of the province of Ontario.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (ONIP) allows the province to nominate individuals who have the skills and experience needed in the local labor market for permanent residency in Ontario. The program is designed to attract and retain foreign workers, international students, and entrepreneurs who can contribute to Ontario’s economy and society.

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Streams

The ONIP consists of several streams that target specific groups of applicants with different qualifications and experiences. These streams include:

If you have a job offer in Ontario:

• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
• Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

If you have a Master’s or PhD degree from an Ontario university:

• Masters Graduate Stream
• PhD Graduate Stream

If you have the skills and experience that Ontario employers need:

• Human Capital Priorities Stream
• Skilled Trades Stream
• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

If you are a foreign entrepreneur with a great business idea:

• Entrepreneur Stream

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Employer Job Offer

If you are a skilled foreign worker with a job offer in Ontario, you may be eligible to apply for one of the following OINP streams.

 

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream provides an immigration pathway for foreign workers both within and outside Canada. They should have a job offer in a skilled occupation categorized as TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This stream allows them to apply for permanent residency in Ontario and set up their lives and careers there.

 

Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

The Employer Job Offer: International Student stream provides international students with the chance to apply for permanent residency in Ontario. They should have a job offer in a skilled occupation categorized as TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the NOC. This stream offers them the opportunity to establish their lives and pursue their careers in Ontario on a long-term basis.

 

Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

The Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream presents a pathway for foreign workers, both within and outside Canada, to apply for permanent residency in Ontario. They should have a job offer in specific in-demand occupations, such as agriculture, construction, trucking, and other designated fields. This stream welcomes foreign workers with the required skills and offers them the chance to permanently reside and work in Ontario, contributing to the province’s labor market and economy.

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Graduate

If you are a Master’s or PhD graduate in Ontario, you may be eligible to apply for one of the following OINP streams.

 

Masters Graduate Stream

The Masters’s Graduate stream offers international graduates who have completed a master’s degree in Ontario the chance to apply for permanent residency in the province. This stream enables these graduates to establish their lives and pursue career opportunities in Ontario on a long-term basis.

 

PhD Graduate Stream

The PhD Graduate stream provides international graduates who have obtained a PhD degree in Ontario with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in the province. This stream allows these graduates to pursue a permanent life and career in Ontario, leveraging their advanced education and expertise.

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Skilled & Experienced Worker

If you have the required skilled work experience, education, and language abilities, you may be eligible to apply for one of the following OINP streams.

 

Human Capital Priorities Stream

The Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream in Ontario is an immigration pathway within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

This stream offers foreign workers who have the necessary skilled work experience, language proficiency, and educational qualifications the chance to apply for permanent residency. It provides them with an opportunity to establish their lives in Ontario on a long-term basis.

 

Skilled Trades Stream

The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream in Ontario is a specific immigration pathway within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

This stream enables foreign nationals who have gained work experience in eligible skilled trades to apply for permanent residency in the province. It provides them with the chance to pursue long-term employment opportunities in Ontario.

 

French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

The Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream in Ontario is a designated immigration pathway within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

This stream provides French-speaking skilled workers with proficient English language abilities the chance to apply for permanent residency in Ontario. 

 

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Entrepreneur Stream

The Entrepreneur Stream is a specific immigration pathway within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

Designed for entrepreneurs residing outside Canada, this stream caters to those who are interested in either launching a new business or acquiring an existing one in Ontario. It provides the entrepreneur, along with one foreign national business partner, the chance to be nominated for permanent residency once their business has been successfully established in Ontario.

 

How TWA Can Help

Hiring an immigration consultant for OINP applications is recommended as they can:

• Assist with navigating complex eligibility criteria and documentation requirements
• Avoid mistakes that could impact success
• Act as a liaison between applicants and government authorities
• Increase the chances of success

It is important to note that consultants must be licensed by ICCRC to provide professional immigration services in Canada.