The Ontario International Students stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Ontario. The stream aims to attract foreign nationals who have completed a Canadian educational credential and have a job offer from an Ontario employer.
Eligible candidates who are successfully nominated through this stream will receive an invitation to submit their application for Canadian permanent residency.
Ontario International Students with a Job Offer -Program Requirements
Requirement | |
Express Entry Profile | No |
Connection to Province | No |
Job Offer | Yes |
Language Proficiency | No minimum |
Level of Education | Post-secondary |
Work Experience | No minimum |
Investment Requirement | None |
In order to be eligible for the Ontario International Students stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), a foreign national must secure a valid job offer from an Ontario employer that meets the following criteria:
The applicant must possess a Canadian educational credential that was obtained within the last two years and meets one of the following conditions:
Note: Some educational institutions may not be eligible for this stream. Candidates are advised to confirm the eligibility of their educational credentials with the OINP prior to submitting an application.
In the case where the position offered to the applicant requires a regulatory license, the applicant must hold a valid license, certificate, or authorization issued by an eligible regulatory body in Ontario.
Applicants must demonstrate their intention to reside in Ontario, which can be shown through:
Ontario International Students with a Job Offer – Employer Requirements
The employer must offer a full-time, permanent position with a wage that aligns with industry standards.
Business Eligibility
The business must be established and operate in good standing in Ontario, with a history of sound workplace and business practices. Additionally, the business must meet the following minimum gross annual revenue and employee requirements:
The employer must demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to recruit a Canadian for the position before offering it to a foreign national, unless the foreign national already holds authorization to work in Ontario.
Ontario International Students with a Job Offer – Application Procedure
Potential candidates may submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the OINP’s e-Filing Portal to be considered for a nomination opportunity. The profiles of eligible applicants will be ranked based on the OINP points-based system, and the highest-ranking individuals will be invited to submit an application for nomination through one of the OINP draws.
Upon receipt of an invitation, applicants have a 14-day window to apply for the provincial nomination.
In the event that the province approves an applicant’s application, the province of Ontario will provide notification of selection for provincial nomination via the applicant’s ONe-Key account within the e-Filing Portal.
Following the receipt of a provincial nomination, applicants must proceed to submit a federal application for Canadian permanent residence. This application must be completed and submitted in paper format and delivered by mail to the relevant application center. Typically, paper-based PNP applications for permanent residency are processed within an 18-month timeframe.
Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream Ranking System
Factor | Maximum Points | |
Job offer | NOC skill level | 10 |
NOC type | 10 | |
Wage | 10 | |
Canadian Work Experience | Length | 4 |
NOC skill level | 3 | |
Earnings history | 3 | |
Education | Highest level of education | 10 |
Field of study | 10 | |
Canadian education experience | 10 | |
Language | Official language ability (CLB level) | 10 |
Knowledge of official languages (English, French, or both) | 10 | |
Regional Immigration | Location of job offer | 10 |
Location of study | 10 | |
Strategic Prorities | Ontario may award additional points to address labour market needs as required | 10 |
Total Available Points | 120 |