Ontario International Education Stream
Get the chance to live and work permanently in Ontario with the Ontario International Education Stream. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is part of the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This stream provides the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Ontario. The program is ideal for international students with a job offer in a skilled occupation. International students may apply via the OINP Employer job offer: International Student Stream. This stream gives international students in and outside of Canada with a job offer in Ontario the chance to apply. Thereafter, students will be nominated and receive permanent residency from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
This is a fantastic opportunity for students as Ontario is one of Canada’s most diverse, vibrant and booming provinces. It’s a perfect place to start and build their future careers. While OINP has extensive criteria that need to be met, successful applicants will have a wonderful opportunity to get permanent residency via the Ontario PNP.
That said, the OINP Employer job offer application process has certain requirements to be met:
- Meet the requirements of the job offer itself
- Meet the program requirements
- Meet employer requirements
How well those are fulfilled determines how you score based on the applicant pool. Find out what criteria need to be fulfilled, how to go about applying and what to do once you’ve applied.
Job Offer Requirements
The first criterion to take into consideration is the job offer itself. The job offer has to be seen as valid by the Canadian government. To achieve this, it must pass a specific set of standards:
Full-time and permanent
- the offer must be for a job that requires 30 hours of paid work per week (1,560 hours per year)
- The offer must have no contracted end date. Seasonal or contracted work is not eligible for the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream.
Eligible occupation
- According to Canada’s National Occupation Classification(NOC), the job offer must be at Skill Levels A or B or Skill Type 0.
| OINP Point breakdown: Job offer | |||||
| NOC skill level | Points | NOC type | Points | Wage | Points |
| A | 10 | 0,1,2,3,9 | 10 | $40+ per hour | 10 |
| B | 8 | 4,5,6,7,8 | 5 | $20-$39.99 per hour | 5 |
Low wage level
- According to the Canadian Job bank, the remuneration must be higher than Ontario’s Low Wage Level for the specific occupation within the particular area of Ontario.
The position is essential to the employer.
- The offered role must be essential to the continuation of the business’s activities.
Work-based in Ontario
- The work you’re doing has to be done within the territory of Ontario.
If the offer fulfills these requirements, the applicant needs to be sure that they, too, meet the requirements of the OINP.
Applicant requirements
Even though you’ve receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA), there are still requirements to meet. The primary focus is on the legitimacy of your documentation and intentions when moving to Canada. The most important part of this process is to receive your ITA. You cannot progress in the application process without it.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) and ITA. The first thing you need to send in is an EOI showing your interest in becoming a resident of Canada.
- You must prove your qualifications are legitimate and beneficial.
Education
You’ll need a degree or diploma from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). The qualification must have taken at least two years of full-time study (15 hours of instruction per week) to complete or one year for those with a prior qualification.
Your education counts towards your OINP score as follows
Canadian education experience (minimum 2 years undergraduate or 1 year postgraduate)
| Number of credentials | Points |
| >1 | 10 |
| 1 | 5 |
Highest level of education (Canadian credential or Educational Credential Assessment required)
| Level of Education | Points |
| Ph. D. | 10 |
| Masters | 8 |
| Bachelors or equivalent | 6 |
| College diploma or trade certificate | 5 |
Field of study (Canadian credential required)
| Level of Education | Points |
| Engineering | 10 |
| Health care | 10 |
| Math and Computer Science | 9 |
| Business and Administration | 7 |
| Trades | 7 |
| Social, Legal, Education and Science | 6 |
| Arts and Humanities | 5 |
Valid license or other authorization (if applicable)
If your job requires a license, you must already have that license before you apply.
Intention to live in Ontario
The Ontario International Education Stream is only for those planning on living in Ontario once permanent residency has been granted. This is determined by studying your existing commitment to Ontario through activities like
- Working
- Actively seeking employment in Ontario
- Studying
- Volunteering
- Owning property
- Visiting
- Having and maintaining family ties
- Personal relationships
Legal status in Canada (if applicable)
If you’re already in Canada, you need to enclose your legal status such as:
- Study permit
- Work permit
- Visitor record
Language requirements
Your knowledge and ability in Canada’s official languages has a large impact on your OINP score
| Language | |||
| Canada Language Benchmark Level | Points | Number of official languages known | Points |
| 9+ | 10 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 | ||
Application period
You must apply at least two years before completing your qualification.
Employer requirements
General requirements
For your employer to qualify under the OINP Employer Job Offer, they must be in active business in Ontario for at least three years before you apply.
Revenue requirements
- $1,000,000 in total gross annual revenue if it’s in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- $500,000 in total yearly gross income if it’s outside the GTA.
Full-time employee requirements
- 5 full-time Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the job is in the GTA
- 3 if it’s outside the GTA.
Employer Form
The employer must fill out and sign an Employer form which you must upload with your application.
FAQS
How is the Ontario International Education Stream different from the Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) stream?
While they both fall under the Ontario PNP, the Ontario International Education Stream is designed primarily for students with job offers to work in Ontario. On the other hand, the SWO is more general, focusing mainly on anyone with a standing position or job offer looking to work in Canada.
Are there other streams that fall under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program?
Yes. Ontario has many streams designed explicitly for the different skills that potential immigrants possess. They fall under the three major categories of Employee Job Offer, Entrepreneur and Masters & Ph. D. Streams, respectively. For more information, the Ontario Municipality has released a flyer with all necessary streams.
Is there a way to apply for the OINP without sending in an EOI?
Yes. However, you will not be able to apply for the Employee Job Offer stream. Instead, you can apply for the Express Entry Candidate Pool. In addition, you can get a Notification of Interest from the OINP. This article gives a full breakdown of the criteria for eligibility and the application process.
The Ontario International Education Stream presents opportunities for students to build their careers in Canada’s capital province. If they can meet the criteria, the Ontario PNP will grant them the permanent residency they need to start their life in Canada. If you think you’re eligible for this stream, click the button below.
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Immigration FAQ’s
Your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is based on the following factors:
- Provincial Nomination;
- Offer of employment;
- Core capital factors;
- Your common-law partner or spouse;
- Skill transferability;
- Previous Canadian study experience;
- Siblings in Canada; and
- French and English Ability
Provincial Nomination (600 Points)
600 points are awarded for an enhanced Nominee certificate from a province in Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Job Offers (50-600 Points)
A Canadian job offer will also earn you points; the number of points is based on the NOC level of the particular job.
Core Human Capital Factors (600 Points)
These take into account your level of education, for example:
- Certificate;
- Diploma; or
- Degree
If you intend to gain higher qualifications, your score will increase. This same point system applies to your legal partner or spouse if you applied together.
Language (150 Points)
Improving your language skills in either English or French through a recognized Canadian institution can also raise your CRS score.
Work Experience
The more experience you have, the more points you earn. This also applies to your legal partner or spouse.
You must:
- Meet all the requirements of the:
- Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC);
- Federal Skilled Trades Class; or
- Canadian Experience Class
You must register with the Canadian Job Bank within 30 days unless:
- You have arranged employment from a Canadian employer; or
- You have received a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program
You must have a Labour Market Impact Assessment in order to earn Comprehensive Ranking System points, unless you:
- Have worked full time for an employer with a work permit for a least one year (or a part-time job for an equal amount of time);
- Have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer that is for at least one year in duration; or
- Have a valid employer specific temporary work permit exempt under code R204 (a), (c) or R205
If you qualify for any of the Federal Programs, you have 30 days from when you submit your profile to complete the rest of the requirements like registering with the Job Bank. If you do not, your Express Entry profile cannot be activated.
There are three programs to apply for under Express Entry:
- Skilled Federal Worker Program (SFWP);
- Skilled Federal Trades Program (SFTP); or
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
The following factors affect your eligibility:
Work Experience
You must:
- Have gained relevant work experience for a job listed in the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Note: Work experience gained in another occupation you have not applied for does not apply;
- Have gained work experience in the past 10 years;
- Have received payment for your work;
- Have a job at skill level 0, A or B;
- Have a year’s worth of work experience (minimum 1,560 hours); and
- Prove that your work experience fits the requirements of the NOC
Language Ability
You must:
- Meet the minimum language level set by the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB);
- Take a language proficiency test That is approved by IRCC;
- You must meet the language requirements for either French or English; and
- Your language test results must not be more than two years old when you apply
Education
You must:
- Have completed canadian secondary education; and a tertiary certificate, diploma or degree;
- Have completed foreign credentials; or
- Have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC
Proof of Funds
You must prove you can support yourself and your family financially, unless:
- You are working in Canada; or
- You have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer
Additional Factors to Be Considered
- Age;
- Valid job offers; and
- Adaptability
This program is aimed at people who wish to become permanent residents (PR) of Canada. This only applies to people who qualify in a skilled trade.
Minimum Requirements
You must:
- Plan to live outside of Quebec (The province has its own Quebec Skilled Worker Program);
- Meet the language requirements for English and French;
- Have two years’ work experience in a skilled trade (or equal amount of experience in a part time position;
- Have work experience within the past 5 years;
- Meet the job requirements in the National Occupational Classifications;
- Have a full-time job offer from a Canadian employer for a minimum of one year; or
- A certificate of qualification for that skilled trade that is confirmed from the Canadian provincial or territorial government authority
Skilled Work Experience
These skilled trades are involved in the Federal Skilled Trades Program as ranked by the National Occupational Classification.
| Group Number | Job Description |
|---|---|
| 72 | Industrial, construction or electrical trades |
| 73 | Equipment operation and maintenance |
| 82 | Technical and supervisors in:
|
| 92 | Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisor Central control operators |
| 632 | Cooks and chefs |
| 633 | Bakers and butchers |
Education
You do not need a specific qualification for this program, but you can earn more CRS points if you have:
- Foreign qualifications;
- An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC;or
- A Canadian certificate, diploma or degree
Language Ability
- Pass the Canadian Language Benchmark test at minimum language level;
- The language test must be approved by IRCC; and
- Your test results must not be older than two years when you apply.
Be assessed by the province or territory
Each of the provinces or territories have different requirements for the skilled trade industry.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
You must:
- Have skilled work experience for at least 12 months (either full time or part time for the same amount of time) within three years before you apply;
- Have the required language skills needed for your job;
- Have gained experience in Canada with proper authorization;
- Have the language proficiency needed for your job; and
- Have plans to live outside of Quebec
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be gained in the following job levels based on the National Occupational Classifications.
| Job Description | Skill Type |
|---|---|
| Technical jobs | B |
| Skilled trades | B |
| Professional jobs | A |
| Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if you:
- Have a high school diploma, tertiary diploma or degree;
- Have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by IRCC; or
- Have completed foreign credentials
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in the various language tests determined by the CEC.
| Canadian Language Benchmark Score Needed | Job Level (NOC) |
|---|---|
| 7 | 0 |
| 7 | A |
| 5 | B |
The language test must be approved by IRCC and must not be older than two years when you apply.
- Have skilled work experience for at least 12 months (either full time or part time for the same amount of time) within three years before you apply;
- Have the required language skills needed for your job;
- Have gained experience in Canada with proper authorization;
- Have language levels need for your job; and
- Have plans to live outside of Quebec
Note:work experience gained as a student or a self-employed individual does not count.
Skilled Work Experience
Work experience must be within three years of applying for the Canadian Experience Class. Work experience must be gained in the following job levels as based on National Occupational Classifications.
| Job description | Skill Type |
|---|---|
| Technical jobs | B |
| Skilled trades | B |
| Professional jobs | A |
| Managerial jobs | 0 |
Education
You do not need an education to apply for this program, but you can score higher if:
- have a high school diploma and/or tertiary diploma or degree;
- have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; or have
- completed foreign credentials
Note: Only apply for an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if your foreign education is either equal to, or higher than the Canadian education standard.
Language Ability
To qualify you must score well in:
- the Canadian Language Benchmark; and
- the language tests
| Canadian Language Benchmark score needed | Job level (NOC) |
|---|---|
| 7 | 0 |
| 7 | A |
| 5 | B |
The Language Test must be approved by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada .These tests are based off your French and English ability to:
- Read;
- Speak;
- Listen; and
- Write
Your test results must be included if you are applying for this program through the Express Entry program. Note: these tests must not be older than two years when you apply.
Principal Applicant
When you apply for the Express Entry, and want to immigrate with your common law partner, you must choose who will be the principal applicant.
Note: a common law partner is a person who has been married to you for one year. This applies for same sex and opposite sex partners.
Choose the principal applicant by looking at who will score the highest points under the Express Entry program.
Inadmissibility
You may be inadmissible if you are:
- Considered a security risk;
- Lied about information in your application or interview;
- Have ties to organised crime;
- Can’t support yourself financially;
- Have terrible financial health;
- Committed a crime outside of Canada;
- Do not qualify under Canada’s immigration laws; and
- Have a family member that is not allowed in the country
Choosing Where To Live
Note:under the Express Entry you can apply to live in other provinces/territories in Canada, except Quebec. This province has its own set of requirements needed for you to enter.
These are the factors that are used to calculate CRS Points
- Age (max 110 points);
- Education (max 150 points);
- Language proficiency (max 160 points);
- Canadian Work Experience (max 80 points);
- Skills Transferability (max 100 points); and
- Additional Factors (max 600 points)
A legal agent is an authorized representative that must be:
- A paralegal or lawyer who has a good relationship with the provincial or territorial legal societies of Canada;
- A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) who has a good relationship with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council; or
- A notary who has a good relationship with the Chambre des notaires du Québec
Note: An unauthorized agent will not be able to help you with your application.
If you want to ensure that your Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is an authorized consultant, you can check with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
The ICCRC’s website has a register of all the persons that are qualified to be Canadian Immigration Consultants. Any individual who claims to be a legal consultant will have a RCIC code. If there are no results for a person’s RCIC code, then they are not a legal Canadian Immigration Consultant.
