1. Employer job offer category
The employer job offer category has three streams. You must have a full-time and permanent job offer from an Ontario employer to qualify.
2. Human capital category
The human capital category has two sub-categories, the international graduate streams and Ontario’s Express Entry streams.
International graduates
To qualify under the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams, you must have a graduate degree from an eligible Ontario university and apply within two years of getting your degree.
3. Ontario’s Express Entry
To qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry streams, you must have received a notification of interest from Ontario and have an up-to-date profile with your most current work experience, language tests and education in the federal government’s Express Entry system.
4. Business category
The business category has one stream. You must be an entrepreneur from outside of Canada who is looking to implement a new business idea or buy and grow an existing business in Ontario.
The eligibility for Ontario PNP depends on the specific immigration program. You must understand the criteria before you apply.
| Stream/Category | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Human Capital Priorities | No | Must be in the Express Entry pool as an FSW or CEC candidate and meet the CRS score set by the OINP director. |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | No | Be in the Express Entry pool as an FSW or CEC candidate with French at CLB 7 and English at CLB 6 or higher. |
| Skilled Trades | No | Must be in the Express Entry pool as a CEC candidate, live in Ontario, and have experience in a listed skilled trade. |
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| Stream/Category | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Graduates | No | Must have completed a Master’s degree in Ontario within the past two years. |
| PhD Graduates | No | Must have completed a PhD in Ontario within the past two years. |
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| Stream/Category | Job Offer Required? | Basic Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| International Student | Yes | Graduated from a Canadian degree program (2+ years) or a post-grad diploma program (1+ year). |
| Foreign Worker | Yes | Have a permanent job offer in a skilled occupation meeting Ontario’s prevailing wage levels. |
| In-Demand Skills | Yes | Recent work experience in Ontario in high-demand construction or agriculture occupations. |
There are three ways you may qualify for a nomination:
The requirements for Ontario PNP differ. It is dependent on the immigration program you apply for.
But, there are some basic requirements. These are:
(Or)
If you submit the EOI, then:
Note: It must be sent to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) within 6 months.
If you apply directly, then:
The Ontario PNP cost depends on the immigration program. The detailed fee structure is given in the table below:
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| Immigration Program | Immigration Sub-Programs | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario’s Express Entry | Skilled Trades Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| Â | French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| Â | Human Capital Priorities Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| International Graduates | PhD Graduate Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| Â | Masters Graduate Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| Business Category | Entrepreneur Stream | PKR 3,500 (per applicant) PKR 3,500 (per business partner) |
| Employer Job Offer Category | International Student Stream | PKR 1,500 |
| Â | Foreign Worker Stream | PKR 2,000 (Greater Toronto Area) PKR 1,500 (Outside Greater Toronto Area) |
| Â | In-Demand Skills Stream | PKR 2,000 (Greater Toronto Area) PKR 1,500 (Outside Greater Toronto Area) |
The application processing time for the Ontario PNP differs. It varies depending on the immigration streams.
The detailed processing time is given in this table:
| Immigration Program | Processing Time (Approximately) |
|---|---|
| Skilled Trades Stream | 30 – 60 days |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream | 30 – 60 days |
| Human Capital Priorities Stream | 60 – 90 days |
| PhD Graduate Stream | 30 – 60 days |
| Masters Graduate Stream | 30 – 60 days |
| Entrepreneur Stream | EOI Assessment: Within 30 days Application: Varies |
| International Student Stream | 90 – 120 days |
| Foreign Worker Stream | 90 – 120 days |
| In-Demand Skills Stream | 60 – 90 days |
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The major immigration programs under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program are:
The immigration sub-streams under the Human Capital category are:
The immigration programs within the International graduates sub-stream are:
The immigration programs within the Ontario’s Express Entry sub-stream are:
The various streams under the Employer job offer category are:
No, you cannot apply for PR without IELTS.
But, you can also submit other language test results. These are:
Yes, you can apply to Ontario PNP without express entry.
The immigration programs that you can apply are:
The minimum CRS score required for Ontario PNP is 358.
| NOC Code | NOC Skill Level | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 0111 | 0 | Financial Managers |
| 0114 | 0 | Other Administrative Services Managers |
| 0124 | 0 | Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Managers |
| 0601 | 0 | Corporate Sales Managers |
| 0621 | 0 | Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers |
| 0651 | 0 | Managers in Customer and Personal Services (n.e.c.) |
| 1111 | A | Financial Auditors and Accountants |
| 1114 | A | Other Financial Officers |
| 1122 | A | Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting |
| 3012 | A | Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses |
| 0213 | 0 | Computer and Information Systems Managers |
| 2172 | A | Database Analysts, Data Administrators |
| 2173 | A | Software Engineers and Designers |
| 2174 | A | Computer Programmers, Interactive Media Developers |
| 2175 | A | Web Designers, Web Developers |
| 2147 | A | Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers and Designers) |
No, Ontario PNP does not require a job offer.
In that case, you have to apply to these immigration programs:
| Name of Universities Offering Masters’ Programs | Name of Universities Offering Ph.D. Programs |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Brock University |
| Brock University | Carleton University |
| Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) | Dominican University College |
| Carleton University | Lakehead University |
| Dominican University College | Laurentian University |
| Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) | McMaster University |
| King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario | Nipissing University |
| Lakehead University | Queen’s University |
| Laurentian University | Royal Military College of Canada |
| McMaster University | Ryerson University |
| Nipissing University | Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa) |
| Ontario College of Art & Design University | St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) |
| Queen’s University | Trent University |
| Royal Military College of Canada | University of Guelph |
| Ryerson University | University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
The businesses that are listed as ineligible in Ontario are:
In the Greater Toronto Area, these businesses are also included:
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