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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program - OINP

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a key pathway for skilled workers, international students, and entrepreneurs looking to settle in Ontario. Here’s a deeper dive into the various streams and their specific requirements:

Streams and Requirements

  1. Human Capital Priorities Stream:

    • Eligibility: Must have a valid profile in the federal Express Entry system and meet the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score set by Ontario.

    • Targeted Occupations: Regularly updated list of in-demand occupations such as IT, healthcare, and finance.

    • Language Proficiency: Minimum CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level 7 in English or French.

    • Work Experience: At least one year of continuous full-time work experience in a skilled occupation.

  2. Employer Job Offer Stream:

    • Subcategories:

      • Foreign Worker: For individuals with a job offer in a skilled occupation.

      • International Student: For recent graduates of eligible Canadian institutions with a job offer.

      • In-Demand Skills: For workers in specific in-demand occupations, such as construction and agriculture.

    • Requirements: Must have a permanent and full-time job offer from an Ontario employer, with the job being in an eligible occupation and meeting wage requirements.

  3. Entrepreneur Stream:

    • Eligibility: For experienced business owners or senior managers who want to invest in a new or existing business in Ontario.

    • Investment Requirements: Minimum personal investment of CAD 600,000 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or CAD 200,000 outside the GTA.

    • Business Experience: At least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months.

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