30/07/2024
Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) in 2024: What to Expect and Who Will Get Invited
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) designed to attract immigrants who can contribute to the province's economy. Here's what's in store for 2024 and who is likely to get invited:
Streams and Invitations
1. Human Capital Priorities Stream:
- Invitations Issued: 10,038
- Target Group: Candidates with strong Express Entry profiles, work or educational experience in Ontario, and proficiency in English and/or French.
- Recent Draws: Scores ranged from 352 to 480, with recent draws on dates like March 21, 2024, and July 25, 2024.
2. French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream:
- Invitations Issued: 1,196
- Target Group: French-speaking skilled workers with strong Express Entry profiles.
- Recent Draws: Scores ranged from 350 to 480, with draws on dates like March 1, 2024, and July 11, 2024.
3. Skilled Trades Stream:
- Invitations Issued: 6,412
- Target Group: Skilled tradespersons with work experience in Ontario and valid Express Entry profiles.
- Recent Draws: Scores ranged from 305 to 480, with draws on dates like June 20, 2024, and January 18, 2024.
4. Employer Job Offer Streams:
- Foreign Worker Stream: 3,574 invitations
- International Student Stream: 6,540 invitations
- In-Demand Skills Stream: 265 invitations
- Target Group: Applicants with valid job offers from Ontario employers. The job and employer must meet specific criteria.
5. Masters Graduate Stream:
- Invitations Issued: 4,270
- Target Group: Graduates with a Master's degree from an eligible Ontario university.
- Eligibility: Must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one of the last two years and achieved a CLB Level 7 or higher in English or French.
6. Ph.D. Graduate Stream:
- Invitations Issued: 339
- Target Group: Graduates with a Ph.D. from an eligible Ontario university.
- Eligibility: Similar to the Masters Graduate Stream, with specific academic and residency requirements.
7. Entrepreneur Stream:
- Target Group: Wealthy entrepreneurs interested in investing in business development in Ontario.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have business experience and control at least one-third of the business's equity, among other criteria.
To qualify for these streams, candidates must meet various criteria, including:
- Human Capital Priorities Stream: Minimum CRS score of 400, relevant work experience, educational qualifications, language proficiency (CLB 7 or above), and intent to reside in Ontario.
- Employer Job Offer Streams: Valid job offer, employer compliance with provincial requirements, and specific eligibility based on the stream applied for.
- Masters and Ph.D. Graduate Streams: Specific academic qualifications, residency in Ontario, and language proficiency.
The OINP continues to be a significant pathway for immigrants aiming to settle in Ontario. In 2024, the program is expected to invite candidates across various streams, focusing on skilled workers, graduates, tradespersons, and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the province's economic growth. Those with strong Express Entry profiles, relevant work experience, and educational qualifications stand a good chance of receiving invitations.
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