What are the immigration categories under the OINP?

The OINP has the following immigration categories:

1.Human Capital Category has two categories – Ontario’s Express Entry streams and the International Graduates streams.

Eligibility requirements

Express entry stream- Candidate must have received notification of interest from Ontario and have an updated profile.

International graduate stream- To qualify in either of its two streams- Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams- the candidate must have a degree from an eligible Ontario university and apply within two years of getting the degree.

2. General category or Employer Job Offer Category- three streams

1. Foreign Worker stream- for individuals in skilled positions
2. International Student stream-for individuals who have recently graduated in Ontario
3. In-Demand Skills stream- for skilled workers in specific sectors such as agriculture, construction, trucking and personal support workers

Eligibility requirements

Full-time and permanent job offer from an employer in Ontario,

3.Business Category

Eligibility requirements

Candidate must be an entrepreneur from outside Canada looking to implement a new business idea or buy an existing business in Ontario.