Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Listed below are the most popular pathways for obtaining Permanent Residency (PR). These options typically provide long-term visas for applicants, their spouses, and children. In many cases, PR status can lead to citizenship. Benefits include free education for children, healthcare, retirement benefits, and visa-free travel to numerous countries.
Skilled Immigration
- Points-Based System:
- Ideal for individuals below 51 years of age
- Requires an occupation listed in the respective country’s skill list
- Minimum 2+ years of work experience
- Proficiency in English or French
- The most popular pathway for skilled professionals seeking to settle overseas
Other PR Pathways:
- State/Territory/Province Sponsored Immigration
- Employer-Based Immigration
- Family Migration
- Investment Migration
Why Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP)?
- Over 100,000+ job vacancies in Ontario
- CRS score required: 400
- A streamlined path to Canadian Permanent Residency
- 9,750 immigrants invited in 2022 through OINP
- High demand for Tech and Healthcare professionals
About Ontario
Ontario, Canada’s wealthiest province, boasts a diverse industrial economy and abundant natural resources. It is predominantly urban, with most of the population residing in cities and suburbs.
Ontario shares borders with the United States to the south, Quebec to the east, and Manitoba to the west. Hudson Bay and James Bay lie to the north.
Did you know? Ontario has two capital cities:
- Toronto – the provincial capital
- Ottawa – the capital of Canada
Other key cities include:
- London
- Windsor
- Kitchener
- Brampton
- Vaughan
- Hamilton
- Markham
- Mississauga
OINP Immigration Levels Plan (2023-2025)
Ontario is set to increase immigration through OINP as per the following projections:
Year | Nomination Target |
2023 | 16,500 |
2024 | 18,500 |
2025 | 21,500 |
The OINP operates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), working in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program identifies individuals who meet Ontario’s economic needs and nominates them for Canadian PR.
Note: The federal government of Canada makes the final decision on granting PR.
Important Updates
Ontario Discontinues the Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
Effective November 04, 2024, the Entrepreneur Immigration Stream will be closed. Previously submitted applications will still be processed under revised regulations.
New Requirement: Applicant Consent Form
From February 26, 2024, all OINP applications must include an Application Consent Form, signed by the applicant and their dependents (if applicable). Incomplete forms will result in application rejection.
PTE Core Accepted for English Proficiency
From January 30, 2024, PTE Core will be an accepted test for English language proficiency under OINP.
PTE to CLB Equivalency Table:
CLB Level | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing |
10 | 89-90 | 88-90 | 89-90 | 90 |
9 | 82-88 | 78-87 | 84-88 | 88-89 |
8 | 71-81 | 69-77 | 76-83 | 79-87 |
7 | 60-70 | 60-68 | 68-75 | 69-78 |
6 | 50-59 | 51-59 | 59-67 | 60-68 |
5 | 39-49 | 42-50 | 51-58 | 51-59 |
4 | 28-38 | 33-41 | 42-50 | 41-50 |
OINP Streams
- Human Capital Category
- Human Capital Priorities Stream (Express Entry required, CLB 7+)
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (Express Entry required, CLB 7+ in French)
- Skilled Trades Stream (Express Entry required, Ontario residency required, CLB 5+)
- Masters & Ph.D. Category
- Masters Graduate Stream (Ontario university graduate, CLB 7+)
- Ph.D. Graduate Stream (Ontario university Ph.D. graduate)
- Employer Job Offer Category
- Foreign Worker Stream (Job offer required, median wage compliance)
- In-Demand Skills Stream (Job offer required, CLB 4+, high school diploma)
- Skilled Trades Stream (Job offer required, low wage compliance)
General Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational qualifications (minimum Bachelor’s Degree)
- ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
- Strong intent to live and work in Ontario
- Language proficiency
- CRS Score: 400+
- 1+ year relevant work experience
- Proof of funds
Steps to Apply for OINP
- Check your eligibility through the EKASO – TAKA Immigration Points Calculator
- Review OINP selection criteria
- Gather required documents
- Submit your application for OINP
- Migrate to Ontario, Canada
Processing Times (As of May 2024)
Application Type | Processing Time |
Skilled workers (Express Entry) | 5 months |
Canadian Experience Class (Express Entry) | 5 months |
Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) | 6 months |
Provincial Nominee Program (Non-Express Entry) | 11 months |
Visitor Visa (India) | 25 days |
Visitor Visa (Inside Canada) | 23 days |
Study Permit (Outside Canada) | 14 weeks |
Work Permit (India) | 21 weeks |
Spouse/Partner Sponsorship (Outside Canada) | 13 months |
Parent/Grandparent Sponsorship | 20 months |
Recent Ontario PNP Draws
Month | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
October | 2 | 3,035 |
September | 8 | 6,952 |
August | 2 | 2,665 |
July | 8 | 5,925 |
June | 5 | 646 |
April | 1 | 211 |
March | 9 | 11,092 |
February | 1 | 6,638 |
January | 8 | 8,122 |
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