Why Apply for Ontario PNP?

Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and a top destination for immigrants. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) helps skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs gain permanent residency. With its diverse economy, strong labour market, and high quality of life, Ontario offers excellent opportunities for newcomers.
 

• The annual Ontario PNP quota set at 10,750 spots
• OINP draws are prioritizing healthcare and IT professionals
• Minimum CRS score required is 400
• Employer Job Offer streams remain the most active pathways under OINP in 2025.
• 184,400 job vacancies for skilled professionals
   

What is the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) operates as the official selection system which allows Ontario to identify and nominate foreign nationals who possess essential qualifications. Through this program Ontario teams up with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to help skilled workers graduates and entrepreneurs obtain permanent residence. OINP features various streams that concentrate on employer job offers along with human capital components and entrepreneurial ventures. The program serves as a crucial element of Ontario's plan to fulfill economic needs and fill workforce gaps by accepting immigrants who bring potential for provincial growth.
 

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Benefits of the Ontario PNP

Some of the benefits of applying for Ontario PNP are as follows:

• Boosts Your Express Entry Score: When Ontario grants you a nomination it grants you 600 CRS points which nearly ensures Canadian permanent residency.
• Multiple Immigration Pathways: The OINP delivers several immigration streams which support skilled workers and international graduates and entrepreneurs thus providing various application choices.
• Priority for In-Demand Occupations: The province of Ontario focuses on selecting candidates from healthcare, IT, skilled trades and finance sectors to enhance job availability for these professions.
• Access to Public Services: Those who get nominated will benefit from Ontario’s healthcare system together with its excellent educational institutions as well as numerous social service programs.
• Live in Canada’s Economic Powerhouse: When you move to Ontario you gain access to thriving cities such as Toronto and Ottawa which provide numerous career opportunities alongside high living standards.
   

Ontario PNP  Immigration Targets 2023–2025

The Ontario PNP  Immigration Targets 2023–2025 outlines the yearly numbers of nominations that Ontario receives through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The targets which the province establishes through federal government collaboration serve as a blueprint for Ontario to meet workforce needs while promoting economic expansion through immigrant intake.|
 

The table below has complete details of the Immigration targets for 2023-2025:

Year	Nominations
2023	16,500
2024	18,500
2025	21,500

 

OINP Streams

The table below has complete details of the Ontario PNP  categories along with the streams:

Stream Category	Stream	Is a Job Offer Required?	Who can apply?	Key Requirements
Express Entry-Linked Streams	Human Capital Priorities Stream	No	Skilled workers with work experience	Active Express Entry profile, job experience, CRS score
	French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream	No	Bilingual skilled workers	CLB 7 (French), CLB 6 (English), Express Entry profile
	Skilled Trades Stream	No	Workers in Ontario trade occupations	1 year Ontario work experience, Express Entry profile
Employer Job Offer Streams	Foreign Worker Stream	Yes	Foreign skilled workers with a job offer	Full-time job offer in Ontario, relevant experience
	International Student Stream	Yes	Recent graduates from Ontario institutions	Job offer, completed eligible program in Ontario
	In-Demand Skills Stream	Yes	Workers in high-demand low-skill roles	Job offer in eligible occupation, Ontario work experience
Graduate Streams	Masters Graduate Stream	No	Master’s degree holders from Ontario	Must apply within 2 years of graduation
	PhD Graduate Stream	No	PhD graduates from Ontario	Must apply within 2 years of graduation
Business Stream	Entrepreneur Stream	No	Business owners/investors	Investment, business plan, active business in Ontario

 

Eligibility Criteria for Ontario PNP  

The table below has complete details of the Ontario PNP eligibility:

Stream Name	Work Experience	Education Requirement	Language Requirement	Other Criteria
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	At least 2 years of paid full-time work experience in the same occupation as the job offer within the last 5 years.	Not specified.	Not specified.	Full-time, permanent job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation; intention to reside in Ontario.
Employer Job Offer: International Student	Not required.	Completed a degree or diploma from an eligible Canadian institution within the last two years.	Not specified.	Full-time, permanent job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation; intention to reside in Ontario.
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	At least 9 months of paid full-time work experience in Ontario in the same in-demand occupation within the last 3 years.	Equivalent to a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or higher.	CLB 4 or higher in English or French.	Full-time, permanent job offer in an in-demand occupation; intention to reside in Ontario.
Masters Graduate	Not required.	Master’s degree from an eligible Ontario university.	CLB 7 or higher in English or French.	Must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years; sufficient settlement funds; intention to reside in Ontario.
PhD Graduate	Not required.	PhD degree from an eligible Ontario university.	Not specified.	Must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years; sufficient settlement funds; intention to reside in Ontario.
Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry)	At least one year of continuous paid full-time work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation within the last 5 years.	Canadian bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign credential.	CLB 7 or higher in English or French.	Valid Express Entry profile; sufficient settlement funds; intention to reside in Ontario.
Skilled Trades (Express Entry)	At least one year of cumulative paid full-time work experience in Ontario in a skilled trade within the last 2 years.	Not specified.	CLB 5 or higher in English or French.	Valid Express Entry profile; intention to reside in Ontario.
French-Speaking Skilled Worker (Express Entry)	At least one year of continuous paid full-time work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation within the last 5 years.	Canadian bachelor's degree or equivalent foreign credential.	CLB 7 or higher in French and CLB 6 or higher in English.	Valid Express Entry profile; sufficient settlement funds; intention to reside in Ontario.
Entrepreneur	At least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last 60 months as an owner or senior manager.	Not specified.	Not specified.	Minimum net worth and investment requirements; create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; intention to reside in Ontario.

 

Ontario PNP Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to apply for the Ontario PNP:

• The application process requires candidates to prove they plan to settle and work within Ontario.
• Applicants within Canada need to present valid legal status including visitor permits along with student or work permits.
• Applicants who apply through Employer Job Offer streams need to secure a full-time permanent job offer from an Ontario-based employer.
• Work experience between one and two years will be needed according to the chosen stream.
• The educational requirements establish minimum standards which vary from high school level to PhD level based on the selected stream.
• Each applicant should achieve specified language proficiency standards which typically range from CLB level 4 up to CLB level 7 for English or French communication.
• Applicants must provide proof of settlement funds unless they currently have employment in Ontario or hold a valid job offer.
• A valid Express Entry profile serves as an essential requirement for all Express Entry-aligned streams.
• Applicants need to ensure they do not have any grounds for inadmissibility to Canada based on criminal, medical or security reasons.
• The streams maintain their own unique requirements which applicants need to fulfil after satisfying these standard conditions.

 

How to Apply for Ontario PNP?

You can follow the below steps to apply for Ontario PNP:

Step 1: Determine which OINP stream matches your qualifications

Step 2: Make an EOI or Express Entry profile according to requirements

Step 3: Anticipate an invitation or notification of interest from Ontario

Step 4: Use the OINP e-Filing Portal to send your application

Step 5: Obtain a provincial nomination Step 6: Submit your PR application to IRCC through your nomination

Step 7: Finish medical exams together with biometrics along with background assessments
 

Ontario PNP Processing Time

The table below has complete details of the average processing time for OINP:

OINP stream	Average processing time
Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker	90 – 120 days
Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities	60 – 90 days
Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades	120 – 150 days
Masters Graduate	30 – 60 days
PhD Graduate	30 – 60 days
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	120 – 150 days
Employer Job Offer: International Student	90 – 120 days
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	120 – 150 days
Entrepreneur	Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment: Less than 30 days
	Applications: Depends on complexity of the application

 

In-Demand Occupations in Ontario

The table below has details of the in-demand occupations in Ontario along with their average annual salaries:

Occupation	Average Annual Salary (CAD)
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$133,328
Software Engineers and Designers	$104,000
Data Scientists	$95,000
Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses	$85,000
Physiotherapists	$90,000
Occupational Therapists	$85,000
Human Resources Professionals	$79,560
Financial Auditors and Accountants	$85,000
Construction Managers	$100,000
Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)	$70,000

 

Latest Ontario PNP Draws

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
June	11	3795
May	NA	NA
April	NA	NA
March	NA	NA
February	NA	NA
January	1	4

 

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