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OINP application processing times

Ontario published the OINP application processing times for 2024

On January 11, 2024, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Currently, the OINP application processing times for 2024  for the different immigration streams are given below:  PhD Graduate and Masters Graduate streams are 30-60 days, and for  Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Ontario Alberta and British Columbia

PNP candidates in Ontario Alberta and British Columbia earn the highest income

A Statistics Canada report reveals that Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) newcomers earn more in Ontario Alberta and British Columbia, whereas lower earnings are observed in Atlantic Canada, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The disparity is attributed to local unemployment rates and individual characteristics like education, pre-landing Canadian work experience, and language skills. ... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
college graduate students

Ontario is considering allowing one-year college graduate students to apply to the OINP

The Ontario Government plans to amend the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to increase eligibility for international college graduate students. The proposed legislation focuses on revising requirements for those in one-year college graduate certificate programs, with over 900 such programs across the province.  This offers international students who previously considered... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian work experience

Ontario plans to prohibit employers from asking for Canadian work experience in job applications

The Government of Ontario proposes legislation prohibiting employers from requiring “Canadian work experience” in job applications. Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development believes this will address labor shortages by allowing newcomers to secure better-suited jobs instead of settling for positions overqualified.  Ontario aims to enable internationally trained... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Canadian immigrants

Canadian immigrants have a stronger sense of belonging in Ontario and Atlantic Canada

Sense of belonging to a country, especially as immigrants, has long been used to measure social integration and national identification in Canada. The 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by Statistics Canada provides insight into the provinces and territories where immigrants feel a strong sense of belonging.  According to the... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream

Candidates invited in the OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream

On September 26, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted an invitation draw under the OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream. The OINP issued 1,696 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in healthcare occupations.  Invited candidates’ CRS Express Entry score was between 350 and 462 points.... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »