Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This program allows prospective immigrants having the skills and experience required by the province can get a provincial nomination from Ontario. After this, they can apply for PR in Canada.
Immigration Categories Under OINP
Human Capital Category
Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream, French Speaking Skilled Workers Stream and Skilled Trades Stream International Graduates Stream: Masters Graduate Stream and Ph.D. Graduate Stream.
Employer Job Offer Category
- Foreign Worker Stream
- International Student Stream
- In-Demand Skills Stream
Business Category
- Entrepreneur Stream
- Corporate Stream
Minimum Requirements To Apply For OINP
- Should have a full-time, permanent job offer in a skilled occupation.
- Having a language proficiency score in IELTS (6/7) or CLB (7).
- Must be experienced in their occupational field as per the requirements of the program.
- Have job offer letter for full-time or permanent employment obtained from the employer.
The application processing time varies depending on which stream you are applying for. It takes time between 30 to 60 and a maximum of 90 days. In some cases, it depends upon the complexity of the application.