Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Eligibility Criteria
The following tabular representation explains the eligibility criteria of different categories under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.
Main Category | Subcategory | Eligibility Criteria |
Employer Job Offer | Foreign Worker Stream | - Job offer in NOC A, B, or 0. - Relevant work experience. |
In-Demand Skills Stream | - Offer employment in a specialised, marketable sector. - Intermediate skilled worker. | |
International Students Stream | - Job offer in NOC A, B, or 0. - Graduated from an eligible Canadian institution. | |
Human Capital | Master’s Graduate Stream | - Master's degree from a university in Ontario. - CLB 7 or more in French/English. - Must have an intention to reside and work in Ontario. |
Ph.D. Graduate Stream | - PhD degree from a well-recognised university of Ontario - Must have an Intention to live and work in Ontario. | |
Skilled Trades Stream | - Valid Express Entry profile. - Eligible for CEC. - CLB 5 in French/English. | |
Human Capital Priorities Stream | - Valid Express Entry profile. - CLB 7 or more in French/English. - 1 year of work experience for CEC/FSWC. | |
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | - Valid Express Entry profile. - CLB(Canadian Language Benchmark) 7 in French or CLB 6 in English. - Work experience as required. | |
Business Category | Entrepreneur Stream | - The minimum amount of net worth is either $800,000 (inside the Greater Toronto Area) or $400,000 (outside the LTA). - Investment amount per individual: $200,000 (for properties outside the Greater Toronto Area) or $600,000 (for properties inside the GTA). - 24 months of full-time business experience. - Create jobs: 1 full-time job (outside the Greater Toronto Area) or two full-time jobs (within the Greater Toronto Area). |
Provincial Nominee Program Ontario Processing Time
The following tabular representation explains the Provincial Nominee Program Ontario Processing Time.
OINP Stream | Estimated Processing Time |
Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker | 30 – 60 Days |
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream | 60 – 90 Days |
Express Entry Skilled Trades | 30 – 60 Days |
Master Graduate | 30 – 60 Days |
Ph.D. Graduate | 30 – 60 Days |
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 90 – 120 Days |
Employer Job Offer: International Student | 90 – 120 Days |
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 60 – 90 Days |
Entrepreneur Stream | EOI Assessment: 30 days |
Application processing time varies based on application complexity |
Provincial Nominee Program Ontario Application Cost
The following information explains the application cost for the Provincial Nominee Program Ontario Application Cost.
Main Category | Subcategory | Application Cost |
Employer Job Offer | Foreign Worker Stream | $1500(if the employment offer is from outside Greater Toronto Area) |
In-Demand Skills Stream | $2,000 (If the Greater Toronto Area is the location of the employment offer) $1500 (If the job offer is not in the Greater Toronto Area). | |
International Students Stream | $1500 | |
Human Capital | Master’s Graduate Stream | $1500 |
Ph.D. Graduate Stream | $1500 | |
Skilled Trades Stream | $1500 | |
Human Capital Priorities Stream | $1500 | |
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | $1500 | |
Business Category | Entrepreneur Stream | $3500 $3500 (for Business Partner) |
Ontario Express Entry ITAs issued in Draws in 2024
The following tabular representation explains the Ontario Express Entry ITAs issued in Draws in 2024.
Stream | Date | ITAs Issued | Profiles Created | Score Range | Draw |
Foreign Worker Stream | October 8, 2024 | 885 | October 8, 2023 – October 8, 2024 | 48 and above | - |
October 8, 2024 | 841 | October 8, 2023 – October 8, 2024 | 52 and above | - | |
October 8, 2024 | 2 | October 8, 2023 – October 8, 2024 | N/A | - | |
September 10, 2024 | 15 | September 10, 2023 – September 10, 2024 | N/A | - | |
August 13, 2024 | 420 | August 13, 2023 – August 13, 2024 | 50 and above | - | |
August 13, 2024 | 958 | August 13, 2023 – August 13, 2024 | 54 and above | - | |
July 16, 2024 | 5 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | N/A | - | |
June 17, 2024 | 106 | June 17, 2023 – June 17, 2024 | 39 and above | - | |
June 11, 2024 | 124 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 43 and above | - | |
April 23, 2024 | 209 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | 53 and above | - | |
April 23, 2024 | 2 | April 23, 2023 – April 23, 2024 | N/A | - | |
March 12, 2024 | 11 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | N/A | - | |
January 24, 2024 | 12 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | N/A | - | |
January 19, 2024 | 1,654 | January 19, 2023 – January 19, 2024 | 50 and above | - | |
January 9, 2024 | 630 | January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024 | 33 and above | - | |
January 9, 2024 | 821 | January 9, 2023 – January 9, 2024 | 40 and above | - | |
International Student Stream | September 10, 2024 | 806 | September 10, 2023 – September 10, 2024 | 67 and above | - |
September 10, 2024 | 1,017 | September 10, 2023 – September 10, 2024 | 67 and above | - | |
July 16, 2024 | 839 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 77 and above | - | |
July 16, 2024 | 424 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 81 and above | - | |
June 17, 2024 | 84 | June 17, 2023 – June 17, 2024 | 60 and above | - | |
June 11, 2024 | 120 | June 11, 2023 – June 11, 2024 | 65 and above | - | |
March 12, 2024 | 1,306 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 72 and above | - | |
March 12, 2024 | 649 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 66 and above | - | |
March 12, 2024 | 684 | March 12, 2023 – March 12, 2024 | 72 and above | - | |
February 8, 2024 | 1,182 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 78 and above | - | |
February 8, 2024 | 1,252 | February 8, 2023 – February 8, 2024 | 73 and above | - | |
In-demand Skills Stream | September 10, 2024 | 649 | September 10, 2023 – September 10, 2024 | 34 and above | General Draw |
July 16, 2024 | 265 | July 16, 2023 – July 16, 2024 | 35 and above | General Draw | |
Master Graduate Stream | September 17, 2024 | 1,249 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 53 and above | General Draw |
July 9, 2024 | 1,556 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 54 and above | General Draw | |
March 19, 2024 | 1,370 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 52 and above | General Draw | |
January 24, 2024 | 1,344 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw | |
PhD Graduate Stream | September 17, 2024 | 194 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
July 9, 2024 | 110 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw | |
March 19, 2024 | 104 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 42 and above | General Draw | |
January 24, 2024 | 125 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
What are the different streams under the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has three main streams, and these streams have subcategories. The streams under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program are mentioned below:
1. Employer Job Offer Category
• Foreign Worker Stream
• In-Demand Skills Stream
• International Students Stream
2. Human Capital Category
• Master’s Graduate Stream
• Ph.D. Graduate Stream
• Skilled Trades Stream
• Human Capital Priorities Stream
• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
3. Business Category
• Entrepreneur Stream
