Ontario Provincial Nominee Skilled Immigrant

Ontario is one of Canada’s largest provinces, bordered by Quebec to the east, Manitoba to the west, and Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York to the south.

​Ontario is a large province composed of immigrants. Its population ranks first among all provinces in Canada. Its main cities include Ottawa, Waterloo, Windsor, Hamilton, etc. The provincial capital is Toronto. Ontario is also the province with the most universities in Canada.

​Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, or OINP for short, is what we often call Ontario Provincial Nomination.

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program is designed to help Ontario meet labor market needs and economic development by nominating experienced and skilled applicants to build the province’s economy and help Ontario employers recruit and retain foreign workers. Applicants nominated by Ontario are eligible to apply to the Commonwealth of Canada for a permanent residence visa.

On April 28, 2021 Canadian time, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) EOI system opened for the following categories of applications:

  • Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
  • Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
  • Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
  • Masters Graduate stream
  • PhD Graduate stream

The overall 2022 OINP provincial nomination quota is 9,750



Ontario Provincial Nominee Program EE Skilled Worker Category

This category is for applicants with work experience in a specific skilled trade in Ontario.

  • Meet the Canadian Experience Class immigration requirements and successfully register for EE;
  • When registering for EE, the intended place of residence is Ontario or all provinces and territories;
  • Receive an invitation from Ontario through your IRCC online account;
  • At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in Ontario in the past two years, and the occupation must be a skilled occupation in group 633 or group 72, 73 or 82 in the NOC system;
  • If you are engaged in an occupation in Ontario that requires a license or certificate, you need to provide a tradesman license or certificate issued by the Ontario Institute of Technology;
  • Currently residing in Ontario and holding a valid work permit;
  • A minimum level of CLB5 in English or French;
  • Settlement funds to support all family members living in Ontario, whether accompanying or not, need to be counted;
  • Intention to settle in Ontario.


Ontario Provincial Nominee Program EE Skills Priority Category

This category is suitable for skilled immigrant applicants who rely on academic qualifications, work experience, language skills, etc. to achieve the invitation score.。

Application Requirements

  • Meet the federal skilled immigration or federal experience immigration requirements and successfully register for EE;
  • When registering for EE, the intended place of residence is Ontario or all provinces and territories;
  • Meet the OINP EE Skills Priority Category Invitation Score (same as the Federal EE CRS score);
  • Received the Ontario Invitation (NOI) through the IRCC online account. When submitting the application, you need to choose whether you want to be reviewed according to FSW or CEC. If you choose FSW, you need to meet the federal skilled immigration score of 67;
  • Work experience:
    • FSW work experience: at least one year of continuous full-time paid work or equivalent part-time work experience in the past five years, and the occupational category belongs to NOC 0, A, B (volunteer and unpaid internship work are not included, in Canada and overseas work ok);
    • CEC work experience: accumulated full-time paid work or equivalent part-time work experience in Canada for at least one year in the past three years, and the occupation category belongs to NOC 0, A, B (must have legal status during work in Canada, volunteer work, Unpaid internship work and work experience during self-employment or study do not count);
  • The education is at the bachelor’s degree or above, and the overseas education needs to be certified by Canada;
  • English or French proficiency at least CLB7, the score is valid for two years;
  • Have funds to support all family members living in Ontario, whether accompanying or not;
  • Intention to settle in Ontario.

Work experience: Full-time work experience means at least 30 hours per week and at least 1,560 hours a year in a continuous paid job; part-time work means at least 15 hours per week and at least 1,560 hours in two years in a continuous paid job, Or at least 30 hours per week and at least 1560 hours a year in multiple paid jobs.



Ontario Provincial Nominee Program EE French Priority Category

This category is for applicants who speak French and have strong English skills.

Application Requirements

  • Meet the federal skilled immigration or federal experience immigration requirements and successfully register for EE;
  • When registering for EE, the intended place of residence is Ontario or all provinces and territories;
  • Work experience:
    • FSW work experience: at least one year of continuous full-time paid work or equivalent part-time work in the past five years, and the occupation category belongs to NOC 0, A, and B;
    • CEC work experience: full-time paid work or equivalent part-time work accumulated for at least one year in the past three years, and the occupation category belongs to NOC 0, A, B (Canadian work experience must be authorized, and work experience during self-employment or study does not count inside);
  • The education is at the bachelor’s degree or above, and a Canadian qualification certificate is required;
  • French proficiency at least CLB7, English proficiency at least CLB6;
  • At present, it is also necessary to meet the OINP EE French preference category invitation score (same as the federal EE CRS score);
  • Settlement funds to support all family members living in Ontario, whether accompanying or not, need to be counted;
  • Intention to settle in Ontario.


Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Master Graduate Category

This category is for graduates with a master’s degree in Ontario who can apply without a job offer.

Application Requirements

  • Submit an Ontario EOI and receive an invitation to apply;
  • Earn a master’s degree through at least one academic year of full-time study at an eligible Ontario educational institution;
  • English or French proficiency at least CLB7;
  • Prove that you have lived in Ontario for at least 1 cumulative year in the 2 years prior to submitting your application;
  • Meet the financial requirements to settle in Ontario;
  • Intention to live and work in Ontario;
  • When submitting the application, you must legally reside in Ontario or outside Canada with a study permit, work permit, visit permit, etc., but not in other parts of Canada outside Ontario;
  • Applications must be submitted within 2 years of obtaining the master’s degree.


Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Doctor Graduate Category

This category is for applicants who have obtained a PhD in Ontario and can apply without a job offer.

Application Requirements

  • Submit an Ontario EOI and receive an invitation to apply;
  • Completion of at least two years of study at a qualified educational institution in Ontario to earn a doctorate;
  • Prove that you have lived in Ontario for at least 1 cumulative year in the 2 years prior to submitting your application;
  • Meet the financial requirements to settle in Ontario;
  • When submitting the application, you must legally reside in Ontario or outside Canada with a study permit, work permit, visit permit, etc., but not in other parts of Canada outside Ontario;
  • Applications must be submitted within 2 years of the doctoral degree.


Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Employer Sponsored Skills Shortage Category

This category is for foreign workers with in-demand skills and working in agriculture and construction, and applicants need to hold a job offer from an Ontario employer.

Application Requirements

  • Hold a long-term full-time job offer provided by an Ontario employer, and the occupation is a qualified occupation in nursing, agriculture or construction, the position provided must be required by the employer, and the salary level meets the median industry standard in the region, such as the applicant Are working for the employer in the position, the salary in the job offer must be equal to or higher than the current salary level, and the position provided must be urgently needed by the employer;
  • 工作offer提供的职业必须属于NOC C或D类中的以下职业:
    • Any area in Ontario (including areas within or outside Greater Toronto)
      • 3413 Nursing assistants
      • 4412 Domestic support workers and related occupations (except housekeeping)
      • 7441 Residential and commercial equipment installers and servicers
      • 7511 Truck transport drivers
      • 7521 Heavy equipment operators (except cranes)
      • 7611 Construction workers and laborers
      • 8431 General farm workers
      • 8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers
      • 8611 Harvesting workers
      • 9462 Industrial slaughterers, meat cutters, poultry handlers and related workers
    • Outside the Greater Toronto Area (outside the City of Toronto, Durham, Halton, York and Peel regions)
      • 9411 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing
      • 9416 Metalworking and Forging Press Operators
      • 9417 Machine tool operators
      • 9418 Other metal product machinery operators
      • 9421 Chemical plant machine operators
      • 9422 Plastics processing machinery operators
      • 9437 Woodworking machinery operators
      • 9446 Industrial sewing machine operators
      • 9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and related product processing
      • 9523 Electronic assemblers, manufacturers, inspectors and testers
      • 9526 Mechanical fitters and inspectors
      • 9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metalworkers
      • 9537 Other product assemblers, auditors and inspectors
  • At least 9 months of cumulative Ontario work experience in the 3 years prior to submitting the application, the work experience must be paid, full-time or equivalent part-time qualified occupation work experience;
  • If the occupation requires certification or licensure, a valid certification or licensure is required at the time of submission of the application;
  • CLB 4 or above in English or French;
  • High school education or above, overseas education needs to be certified by ECA;
  • a desire to live in Ontario;
  • If you currently live in Canada, you need to hold a legal status (such as a study permit, work permit, visit permit, etc.), but you are not required to live outside Canada;
  • Submit an Ontario EOI and receive an invitation to apply.

OINP Employer Sponsorship Category Employer Requirements

OINP has three employer sponsorship categories: international students, foreign workers, and in-demand skills. Employers who provide job offers must meet the following conditions.

  • Applicants and/or their family members cannot be the employer who made the offer, or hold shares in the employer’s business, unless the shares are acquired as part of remuneration and do not hold more than 10% of the shares;
  • The employer has been actively operating a business in Ontario for at least three years;
  • Have a place of business in Ontario where the applicant will work;
  • Comply with Ontrio Employment Standards Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act;
  • Evidence that sufficient effort has been made to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents before the position is offered to the applicant, but the vacancy cannot be filled (applicable only if the applicant is currently residing outside Canada or working outside Ontario);
  • Employers in the Greater Toronto Area must meet the following requirements:
    • Annual pre-tax turnover of at least $1 million in the most recent fiscal year; and
    • 5 full-time employees who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the business premises where the applicant will work;
  • Employers outside the Greater Toronto Area are required to:
    • Annual pre-tax turnover of at least $500,000 in the most recent fiscal year; and
    • 3 full-time employees who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the business premises where the applicant will work.

List of Eligible Universities in Ontario

OINP Master’s Category Eligible InstitutionsOINP Doctoral Category Eligible Institutions
– Algoma University – Algoma University
– Ryerson University – Ryerson University– Brock University – Brock University
– Brock University – Brock University– Carleton University – Carleton University
– Carleton University – Carleton University– Collège Dominicain de philosophie et de théologie, Dominican School of Theology
– Collège Dominicain de philosophie et de théologie, Dominican School of Theology– Lakehead University – Lakehead University
– Lakehead University – Lakehead University– Laurentian University of Sudbury/Université Laurentienne de Sudbury
– Laurentian University – Laurentian University– McMaster University – McMaster University
– McMaster University – McMaster University– Queen’s University – Queen’s University
– Nipissing University – Nipissing University– Ryerson University – Ryerson University
– Ontario College of Art & Design – Ontario College of Art & Design– Saint Paul University/Université Saint-Paul (Federated with the University of Ottawa) – Saint Paul University/Université Saint-Paul (Federated with the University of Ottawa)
– Queen’s University – Queen’s University– St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) – St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo)
– Trent University – Trent University– Trent University – Trent University
– University of Guelph – University of Guelph– University of Ottawa/University of Ottawa – Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
– University of Ontario Institute of Technology – University of Ontario Institute of Technology– University of Guelph – University of Guelph
– University of Ottawa – University of Ottawa– University of Ontario Institute of Technology – University of Ontario Institute of Technology
– University of Toronto – University of Toronto– University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
– University of Waterloo – University of Waterloo– University of Toronto – University of Toronto
– University of Western Ontario – University of Western Ontario– Trinity College (federated with the University of Toronto) – University of Trinity College (federated with the University of Toronto)
– University of Windsor – University of Windsor– University of Waterloo – University of Waterloo
– Laurier University – Wilfrid Laurier University– University of Western Ontario – University of Western Ontario
– York University – York University– University of Windsor – University of Windsor
– Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) – Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)– Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto) – Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
– Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) – Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)– Laurier University – Wilfrid Laurier University
– King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario– York University – York University
– University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
– University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
– St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) – St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo)
– Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto) – Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
– Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto) – University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)


Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Employer Sponsored Foreign Worker Category

This category is for foreign worker applicants who hold a job offer from an Ontario employer.

Application Requirements

  • • Hold a long-term full-time job offer provided by an Ontario employer, the occupation category is NOC 0, A or B, and the salary level meets the industry median standard in the region. If the applicant is working for the employer in this position, the job offer The salary must be equal to or higher than the current salary level, and the offered position is urgently needed by the employer;
  • In the 5 years before submitting the application, have been engaged in the same NOC occupation as in the job offer for a total of 2 years;
  • If the occupation is a regulated occupation, relevant compulsory certification shall be provided;
  • a desire to live in Ontario;
  • If you currently live in Canada, you need to hold a legal status (such as a study permit, work permit, visit permit, etc.), but you are not required to live outside Canada;
  • Submit an Ontario EOI and receive an invitation to apply.

This category applies to international student applicants who hold a job offer from an Ontario employer.

Application Requirements

  • Hold a long-term full-time job offer from an Ontario employer. The occupation category belongs to NOC 0, A or B category. The salary level must meet or exceed the minimum industry standard of the occupation in a specific region of Ontario. The position provided is urgently needed by the employer of;
  • Submit an Ontario EOI and receive an invitation to apply;
  • A degree or diploma obtained through at least 2 years of study at a qualified Canadian educational institution, or, subject to the completion of a degree, at least 1 year of study at a qualified Canadian educational institution to obtain a degree, diploma or certificate;
  • Have completed at least half of their full-time studies while legally residing and studying in Canada;
  • Applications must be submitted within 2 years of the date of completion of all degree, diploma or certificate requirements;
  • Have the intention to settle in Ontario;
  • If you are currently living in Canada, you need to hold a legal status (such as a study permit, work permit, visit permit, etc.), and you are not required to currently live outside of Canada.

Ontario Employer Offer: Eligible Institutions for International Students

OntarioSchool name
Ontario CollegeAlgonquin College
Cambrian College
Canadore College
Centennial College
Collège Boréal
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Confederation College
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
Fleming College (Peterborough)
George Brown College
Georgian College
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
La Cité
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology
Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Niagara College Canada
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault College
Seneca College
Sheridan College
St. Clair College
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology
University of OntarioAlgoma University
Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)
Brock University
Carleton University
Dominican University College
Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)
King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Lakehead University
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Nipissing University
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Queen’s University
Royal Military College of Canada
Ryerson University
Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa)
St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo)
Trent University
University of Guelph
University of Hearst
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Ottawa
University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Sudbury
University of Toronto
University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
Albertacollege name
Alberta CollegeAlberta College of Art and Design – Alberta College of Art and Design
Banff Center – Banff Center
Bow Valley College – Bow Valley College
Grande Prairie Regional College – Grande Prairie Regional College
Keyano College – Keyano College
Lakeland College – Lakeland College
Lethbridge College – Lethbridge College
Medicine Hat College – Medicine Hat College
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) – NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
NorQuest College – Norquist College
Northern Lakes College – Northern Lakes College
Olds College – Olds College
Portage College – Portage College
Red Deer College – Red Deer College
SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – SAIT – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of AlbertaAthabasca University – Athabasca University
MacEwen University – MacEwen University
Mount Royal University – Mount Royal University
University of Alberta – University of Alberta
University of Calgary – University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge – University of Lethbridge
B.Ccollege name
BC CollegeBritish Columbia Institute of Technology – British Columbia Institute of Technology
Camosun College – Camosun College
College of New Caledonia – College of New Caledonia
College of the Rockies – College of the Rockies
Douglas College – Douglas College
Justice Institute of British Columbia – Justice Institute of British Columbia
Langara College – Langara College
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology – Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
North Island College – North Island College
Northern Lights College – Northern Lights College
Northwest Community College – Northwest Community College
Okanagan College – Okanagan College
Selkirk College – Castelgar Campus – Selkirk College – Castelgar Campus
Vancouver Community College – Vancouver Community College
University of British ColumbiaCapilano University – Capilano University
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design – Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Kwantlen University College – Kwantlen University College
Royal Roads University – Royal Roads University
Simon Fraser University – Simon Fraser University
Thompson Rivers University – Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia – University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia – University of Northern British Columbia
University of the Fraser Valley – University of the Fraser Valley
University of Victoria – University of Victoria
Vancouver Island University – Vancouver Island University
Manitobacollege name
Manitoba CollegeAssiniboine Community College – Assiniboine Community College
École technique et professionnelle – Technical and Vocational Institute
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology – Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology – Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
University of ManitobaBrandon University – Brandon University
University of Winnipeg – University of Winnipeg
Université de Saint-Boniface – Saint Boniface University
University College of the North – University College of the North
University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba
NB Provincecollege name
NB Provincial CollegeCollège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick – New Brunswick Community College
Maritime College of Forest Technology – Maritime College of Forest Technology
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design – New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
New Brunswick Community College – New Brunswick Community College
NB Provincial UniversityMount Allison University – Mount Allison University
St. Thomas University – St. Thomas University
Université de Moncton – University of Moncton
NS Provincecollege name
NS Provincial CollegeNova Scotia Community College – Nova Scotia Community College
NS UniversityAcadia University – Acadia University
Atlantic School of Theology – Atlantic School of Theology
Cape Breton University – Cape Breton University
Dalhousie University – Dalhousie University
Mount Saint Vincent University – Mount Saint Vincent University
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University) – Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University)
Saint Mary’s University – Saint Mary’s University
St. Francis Xavier University – St. Francis Xavier University
Université Sainte-Anne – Saint Anne University
University of King’s College (Associated with Dalhousie University) – King’s College University (Associated with Dalhousie University)
prince edward islandcollege name
college of prince edward islandCollège de l’île – College of the Island
Holland College – Holland College
University of Prince Edward IslandUniversity of Prince Edward Island – University of Prince Edward Island
Quebeccollege name
Quebec AcademyCégep André-Laurendeau – André-Laurendeau Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Beauce-Appalaches – Bosch General Vocational Education Institute
Cégep d’Ahuntsic – Huntsic Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Baie-Comeau – Baiecomo Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne – Bois de Boulogne Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Chicoutimi – Chicoutimi Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Drummondville – Drummondville Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Granby Haute-Yamaska – Granby Haute-Yamaska Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Jonquière – Jonquière Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue – Abitibi-Témiscamingue Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de l’Outaouais – Outaouais Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles – Institute of Vocational Education in Gaspésie and the Islands
Cégep de la Pocatière – Pocatier Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon – Levis-Lauzon Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Maisonneuve – Maisonneuve Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Matane – Matane Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Rimouski – Rimouski Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup – Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
Cégep de Rosemont – Rosemont Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Saint-Félicien – Saint-Félicien Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe – Saint-Hyacin Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme – Saint-Jerome Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Saint-Laurent – Saint Laurent Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Sainte-Foy – Sainte-Foy Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Sept-Îles – Sept-Îles Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Sherbrooke – Sherbrooke Vocational Education College
Cégep de Sorel-Tracy – Sorel-Tracy Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Thetford – Thetford Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Trois-Rivières – Trois-Rivières Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Valleyfield – Valleyfield Vocational Education Institute
Cégep de Victoriaville – Victoriaville Vocational Education Institute
Cégep du Vieux Montréal – Old Montreal Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Eduoard Montpetit – Eduoard Montpetit Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Francois-Xavier Garneau – Francois Xavier Garneau Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Gérald-Godin – Gerald Godin Vocational Education Institute
Cégep John Abbott – John Abbott Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Lionel-Groulx – Lionel Groulx Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Marie-Victorin – Marie-Victorin Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Montmorency – Montmorency Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Limoilou – Limoilou Vocational Education Institute
Cégep régional de Lanaudière – Lanaudière Regional Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Vocational Education Institute
Cégep Vanier – Vocational Education Institute of Vanier
Cégep@distance – Distance Vocational Education Institute
Collège Ahuntsic – Huntsic College
Collège d’Alma – Collège d’Alma
Collège Dawson – Dawson College
Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne – College of Bois-de-Boulogne
Collège de Maisonneuve – College of Maisonneuve
Collège de Matane – College of Matane
Collège de Rosemont – Rosemont College
Collège de Valleyfield – Valleyfield College
Collège François-Xavier-Garneau – Collège François-Xavier-Garneau
Collège Gérald-Godin – Gerald Godin College
Collège Heritage – College of Cultural Heritage
Collège John Abbott – John Abbott College
Collège Lionel-Groulx – Lionel Groulx College
Collège Montmorency – Montmorency College
Collège regional Champlain – Champlain Regional College
Collège Shawinigan – Shawinigan College
Collège Vanier – Collège Vanier
École nationale d’aérotechnique – National Institute of Aeronautical Technology
Service régional de l’admission des cégeps du Saguenay-Lac St-Jean
Sources Adult and Career Center – Sources Adult and Career Center
University of QuebecBishop’s University – Bishop’s University
Concordia University – Concordia University
École de technologie supérieure (Université du Québec) – Higher Technical Institute (University of Québec)
École nationale d’administration publique (Université du Québec) – National School of Public Administration (University of Québec)
École Polytechnique de Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal) – Polytechnique de Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
HEC Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal) – HEC Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Université du Québec) – National Institute of Science (University of Quebec)
McGill University – McGill University
Télé-Université (TÉLUQ) – Distance University (TELUQ)
Université de Montréal – University of Montreal
Université de Sherbrooke – University of Sherbrooke
Université du Québec – University of Quebec
Université Laval – University of Laval
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Saskatchewancollege name
Saskatchewan CollegeCarlton Trail Regional College – Carlton Trail Regional College
Cumberland Regional College – Cumberland Regional College
Great Plains College – Great Plains College
Lakehead College – Lakehead College
North West Regional College – North West Regional College
Northlands College – Northlands College
Parkland College – Parkland College
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies – Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Saskatchewan Polytechnic – Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Southeast College – Southeast College
University of SaskatchewanCampion College (Federated with the University of Regina) – Campion College (Federated with the University of Regina)
First Nations University of Canada – First Nations University of Canada
Luther College (Federated with the University of Regina) – Luther College (Federated with the University of Regina)
St. Thomas More College (Federated with the University of Saskatchewan) – St. Thomas More College (Federated with the University of Saskatchewan)
University of Regina – University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan – University of Saskatchewan
other provincescollege name
Yukon CollegeYukon College – Yukon College
Nunavut CollegeNunavut Arctic College – Nunavut Arctic College
Northwest Regional CollegeAurora College – Aurora College
 
EOI score
EOI scoreSecond language
Job offer: NOC skill level(not applicable to Master and Ph.D. categories)
NOC A10 points
NOC B8 points
NOC C0 marks
NOC D0 marks
Job offer: NOC Type
NOC Type 0,1,2,3,910 points
NOC Type 4,5,6,7,85 points
Job offer: Salary(not applicable to Master and Ph.D. categories)
$40 an hour or more10 points
$20-$39.99 per hour5 points
Less than $20 an hour0 marks
Canadian work experience: hours (cumulative)
12 months or older4 points
less than 12 months0 marks
Canadian work experience: NOC skill level
NOC Skill Level A3 points
NOC Skill Level B0 marks
NOC Skill Level C0 marks
NOC Skill Level D0 marks
Canadian Work Experience: Earnings History
Annual income of $40K or more3 points
Annual income as little as $40K0 marks
highest education
PhD10 points
master8 points
undergraduate6 points
junior college5 points
College degree or below0 marks
field of study(not applicable to foreign workers or in-demand occupation categories)
project10 points
health care10 points
Mathematics and Computer Science9 points
Business and Administration7 points
trading7 points
Society, Law and Education6 points
Arts and Humanities5 points
Canadian study experience(not applicable to foreign workers or in-demand occupation categories)
More than one Canadian degree10 points
a Canadian degree5 points
official language level(not applicable to foreign workers or in-demand occupation categories)
CLB 9 or higher10 points
CLB 86 points
CLB 74 points
CLB 6 or below0 marks
official language(not applicable to foreign workers or in-demand occupation categories)
2 official languages10 points
1 official language5 points
Regional migrants: where to work(not applicable to Master and Ph.D. categories)
Outside of Greater Toronto (GTA)10 points
Greater Toronto (GTA) area6 points
Regional Migration: Where to Study(not applicable to Master and Ph.D. categories)
Outside of Greater Toronto (GTA)10 points
Greater Toronto (GTA) area6 points
strategic priorities(meet the needs of the current labor market in the province or a region of the province)
Priority occupations announced on the EOI invitation page10 points (if in use)
 

Application procedure:

EE Category Application Procedure

  1. Create an online account in the IRCC EE system, obtain the EE Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code, choose the immigration destination as Ontario or all provinces and territories, and meet the application conditions for one of the federal skilled immigration or Canadian experience immigration;
  2. The OINP screens eligible applicants in the EE candidate pool, and the selected applicants will be invited by Ontario in the IRCC online account;
  3. Submit a provincial nomination application to Ontario through OINP e-Filing Portal within 45 days after receiving the Ontario Invitation of Intent (NOI), pay an application fee of $1,500, and OINP will evaluate the application;
  4. Once Ontario approves the application, the applicant will receive an Ontario nomination letter, and the applicant needs to accept the nomination in the EE system within 30 days, and the CRS will receive 600 points;
  5. Submit a permanent residence visa application to IRCC within 90 days of receiving an invitation to apply for a visa from IRCC.

Employer Sponsorship and Application Process for Masters and PhD Graduates

  1. Create an account at OINP e-Filing Portal;
  2. Register for EOI, OINP ranks according to the score;
  3. Receive an invitation from Ontario to submit a provincial nomination application through the OINP e-Filing Portal within 14 days;
  4. The provincial nomination is approved, and the OINP emails the applicant a nomination letter and a work permit support letter;
  5. Submit a PR visa application to IRCC within 60 days;
  6. Approved to sign.
  • EE category and graduate category: 1500 Canadian dollars
  • Employer Sponsored Category: $2,000 in the Greater Toronto Area, $1,500 in the Greater Toronto Area
  • 30-60 days


2022 OINP NOIS Invitation Record
Invitation timeNumber of inviteesInvitation ScoreRemark
EE Skills Priority Category
2022-02-22773455-600Priority Occupations
2022-02-08622463-467Tech draw
2022-01-12502464-467Priority Occupations
EE French Priority Category
2022-06-21356440 and aboveOrientation Career Invitation
2022-06-09153481 and aboveOrientation Career Invitation
2022-04-28301460-467
2022-02-08206463-467
EE Skilled Worker Category
2022-05-26535295-461
2022-04-261034300-461
2022-03-24471350-600
2022-02-24818359-600
2022-01-271032381-461
Employer Sponsored Foreign Worker Category
2022-03-3015523 points and aboveTargeted draw for skilled trades occupations
2022-03-0145639 points and aboveGeneral Draw
2022-02-228N/ATargeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways Project
2022-02-0947624 points and aboveTargeted draw for skilled trades occupations
2022-02-0916641 points and aboveGeneral Draw
2022-01-1126438 points and aboveGeneral Draw
Employer Sponsored International Students Category
2022-03-0121542 points and aboveTargeted draw for skilled trades occupations
2022-03-0141172 points and aboveGeneral draw
2022-01-1176259 points and aboveGeneral Draw
Employer Sponsored Shortage Occupations
2022-03-306521 points and aboveTargeted draw for health, manufacturing, agricultural occupations and select trades occupations
2022-02-0910715 points and aboveTargeted draw for health, manufacturing, agricultural and select trades occupations
2022-01-115811 points and aboveTargeted draw for health, manufacturing and agricultural occupations
Master’s Graduate Category
2022-03-3039839 points and aboveGeneral draw
2022-03-0123841 points and aboveGeneral draw
PhD graduate category
2022-02-2817316 points and aboveGeneral draw
  • 30-60 days

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