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Ontario Opens OINP for two streams under Expression of Interest
Ontario recently opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two of its Ontario Immigration Nominee Programs (OINP). Currently, OINP is using the EOI system to manage its applications for the following two streams:
Just like the Express Entry’s point system, Ontario’s EOI system is a point-based registration system. Introducing a points-based EOI selection process will enable the province to select candidates with specific skills or demographic characteristics that satisfy the needs of the regional labour market. Besides, this newly active system enables the province to simplify the selection process.
If you are planning to apply for immigration under one of these two streams , you can register your EOI profile now. Following the registration, your profile will be active in the selection pool and will be assigned a score based on your rewards . After analysing, Ontario will invite the candidates to submit their PNP application in the concerning stream.
Scoring Factors for EOI applications
Your EOI profile is awarded a score or points based upon your job offer’s skill level and Canadian work experience. Ontario will use the National Occupational Classification (NOC) to allocate points.
However, the OINP scoring system varies with stream. Besides skill level and work experience, it also considers wage, education, language proficiency, and your place of study and work. Additional points are also given by the province considering the need of the labor market.
Below are the scoring factors as listed on the Ontario government’s website:
- Job Offer
| Factor | Level | Points |
NOC Skill Level (Not applicable to Masters Graduate or Ph.D. Graduate streams) | NOC Skill Level A | 10 |
| NOC Skill Level B | 8 | |
| NOC Skill Level C | 0 | |
| NOC Skill Level D | 0 | |
| NOC type | NOC Type 0,1,2,3,9 | 10 |
| NOC Type 4,5,6,7,8 | 5 | |
Wage (Not applicable to Masters Graduate or Ph.D. Graduate streams) | ≥$40 per hour | 10 |
| $20 to $39.99 per hour | 5 | |
| <$20 per hour | 0 |
- Canadian work experience
| Factor | Level | Points |
| Length (Cumulative) | 12 months or more | 4 |
| Less than 12 months | 0 | |
| NOC Skill Level | NOC Skill Level A | 3 |
| NOC Skill Level B | 0 | |
| NOC Skill Level C | 0 | |
| NOC Skill Level D | 0 | |
| Earnings History | ≥$40K per annum | 3 |
| <$40K per annum | 0 |
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- Education
| Factor | Type | Points |
| Highest level of education | PhD | 10 |
| Masters | 8 | |
| Bachelors or equivalent | 6 | |
| College diploma or trade certificate | 5 | |
| Less than college or trade certificate | 0 | |
Field of Study (Not applicable to Foreign Worker stream ) | Engineering | 10 |
| Health care | 10 | |
| Math and Computer Science | 9 | |
| Business and Administration | 7 | |
| Trades | 7 | |
| Social, Legal, and Education | 6 | |
| Arts and Humanities | 5 | |
Canadian education experience (Not applicable to Foreign Worker stream) | More than one Canadian credential | 10 |
| One Canadian credential | 5 |
- Official Language
| Factor | Level | Points |
Language Proficiency (Not applicable to Foreign Worker stream) | CLB 9 or higher | 10 |
| CLB 8 | 6 | |
| CLB 7 | 4 | |
| CLB 6 or lower | 0 | |
Knowledge of Proficiency Language (Not applicable to Foreign Worker stream) | Two Languages (English and French) | 10 |
| One Language (English or French) | 5 |
- Regional immigration
| Factor | Type | Points |
Job Offer Location (Not applicable to Masters or Ph.D. streams) | Outside GTA | 10 |
| Inside GTA | 6 | |
Study Location (Not applicable to Masters or Ph.D. streams) | Outside GTA | 10 |
| Inside GTA | 6 |
Application Requirements
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
To qualify to apply under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, you must have:
- An offer for a full-time and permanent job
- The job offered must be within a skilled occupation at Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B as per National Occupational Classification
- A Median Wage level as suggested by the Ontario government
- The position offered must be much-needed for your employer’s business
- Job location must be in Ontario
- Registered and received ITA under the EOI program
- Legal status in Canada
- Intention to live in Ontario
- Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
To qualify to apply under the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream, you must have:
- An offer for a full-time and permanent job
- The job offered must be within a skilled occupation at Skill Type 0 or Skill Levels A or B as per National Occupational Classification
- A Low Wage level as suggested by the Ontario government
- The position offered must be much-needed for your employer’s business
- Job location must be in Ontario
- Registered and received ITA under the EOI program
- Legal status in Canada
- Intention to live in Ontario
- Received educational accreditation from a Designated Learning Institution in Canada
Reasons to Introduce An EOI system
For a long time, Ontario was looking for a unique immigrant selection system for its PNPs besides the Express Entry system. As Ontario is the most sorted-after Canadian province among the immigrants, many people are competing with non-Express Entry candidates. In other words, the EOI system is launched to manage intake and to avoid insecurity related to stream openings and the current ‘first-come-first-served’ model”. Therefore, this program is a relief to a specific set of candidates wanting to settle in Ontario.
How can We Help You with Your Ontario PNP Application?
Although the OINP application under the EOI system might seem easy, it involves several important points to be considered. Such applications have a higher risk of refusal if not prepared cautiously. The entire application process is both comprehensive and intriguing at the same time. Therefore, you may need a regulated expert to look into your case before applying.
We have extensive experience in making hundreds of families and individuals settle in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Programs. Our team of experienced and authorized immigration consultants will evaluate your case and suggest a course of action accordingly.
So, get on to the first step towards your Ontario Provincial Nominee Program application i.e. assessment of your case. Fill out our free immigration assessment form and we will be happy to discuss your eligibility and options.
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