Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario has its own PNP, called Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and through which graduates, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs have the possibility to immigrate to Ontario.
Canada runs Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to enable immigrants to settle in Canadian Provinces permanently. Ontario handles its own PNP which is called Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and through which graduates, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs can immigrate to Ontario.
How Does the OINP Work?
The OINP nominates individuals for permanent residence in the province. Applicants must have the necessary skills for contributing to the economy in Ontario, and they must assist their employers when recruiting and assisting foreign workers.
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Ontario partners with the federal Canadian government via IRCC (Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada) to manage the Ontario PNP. It assesses and curates the applications for permanent residency.
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Once an applicant has been nominated through the Ontario Provincial Nomination, they’re able to apply for their permanent residency. The IRCC then makes a final decision for every application, and successful applicants receive their permanent resident visas.
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How many categories are there inside the Ontario PNP?
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Every category sports different streams for each applicant; the channels provided earlier are the most relevant for immigrants, but more can be researched through the official pages.
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Ontario also has 3 divisions for workers looking to work permanently (with settlement) in Ontario. It’s called the Express Entry System, and the divisions are imported from the same structure in the federal selection system for express entry.
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These divisions are for French-speaking workers, Human Capital Priorities, and Skilled Trades.
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The divisions work so that the Ontario Provincial Nomination can choose and nominate effectively those qualified for the IRCC Express Entry pool. These applicants must receive education and work experience among other attributes so that they can integrate effectively into the Ontario market and community.
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Province programs in Ontario have their methods for attracting corporations and entrepreneurs internationally. With the Ontario PNP, entrepreneurs can be nominated for a permanent residence if they look to employ new business ideas or expand their operations.
OINP Eligibility
There are many channels and categories for the different types of immigrants and their working conditions. Find the most significant categories below.
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General Category
This category requires you to, first, live outside of Canada or inside with a legal status (i.e. a valid work permit). You also need to have a job offer in Ontario in one of the 3 skill types.
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Skill Type 0 is for management occupations,
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Skill Levels A and B are for professional and technical/skilled occupations respectively.
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These levels are dictated by the NOC (National Occupational Classification) in Canada.
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Lastly, your employer must be pre-screened and approved by the Opportunities Ontario department.
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Once the requirements are met, the employer needs to nominate you and start the application.
Corporate and Entrepreneur Categories
First off, both you and your corporation must follow the requirements for the first stream.
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However, you cannot apply for an Ontario Provincial Nomination to work in Ontario exclusively through self-employment, unless you go for the entrepreneur stream.
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The issue here is meeting the required investment limit. However, if your venture is large enough, then it may be worth it to take a look and how much you’ve invested.
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Job ProspectsThere is a difference between getting hired for a full-time dream job after completing your studies and working part-time to support your living while you are studying. When it comes to looking for a full-time job while you have completed your international programme, you would definitely want to experience the foreign industry. To be eligible for working after your graduation, you must apply for a work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. It issues a work permit to students to foreign post-secondary students who wish to remain temporarily in Canada after graduation to work in their field of study.
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Work VisaA visa giving one the ability to take a job in a country other than the one in which one is a citizen. There are different types of work visas. One kind may require the holder to have a local employer as a sponsor, and to return home if he/she loses the job. Another visa may be more general and may allow the holder to work at any job for a certain period of time. Work visas are generally temporary, though most may be renewed.
BC PNP Tips and Tricks
It’s best if you can have all your paperwork ready and consult a professional consulting team for your applications.
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Application Time and Speed Up
Usually, the application takes between a half and a full year. If you want to speed up this process, you should apply with a clear and full application. Incomplete profiles and single errors can extend the time more than usual.
Application Guidance
Round World offer guidance from immigration experts in the Canadian environment. You can seek for their guidance so that your application has a better quality and higher chances of getting approved faster.
Business Support
If you’re an entrepreneur or corporate individual using the OINP, make sure to use their Business Immigration Services. It can make your ability to acquire high skill labour, and you can even prove your commitment to the Ontario economy for all the additional benefits.