Ontario opens up an EOI system for two PNP programs

Ontario has started an Expression of Interest system for two streams of its OINP. These streams are subcategories of the Employer Job Offer Category. The EOI system is launched for the following immigration streams:

• International Student; and

• Foreign worker 

In the coming times, Ontario will open the EOI system for the other streams: Masters Graduate, In-Demand Skills, and Ph.D. Graduate.

New process for Ontario Immigrants 

If you want to immigrate to Ontario through the OINP, you can now submit an EOI profile anytime. Earlier, you had to register only when the province opened its portal. After you create your profile, the province will give you a score. Then, Ontario will announce a cut-off score and will invite immigration candidates with scores higher than the cut-off score. Invited candidates become eligible to apply for Ontario’s provincial nomination.  Also, please note that simply submitting an Expression of Interest does not mean that you will surely receive an invitation. You will get a notification from the authorities if you are selected for an invitation. The EOI registration will be effective for 12 months. If you did not receive an invitation for 12 months, the profile will automatically be deleted. There is no fee for the EOI registration. However, if you are invited by the province, you would be required to pay fees when you submit the complete application.  Also, receiving an invitation is just one step in the process of securing a provincial nomination. Ontario will nominate you only if you meet all the eligibility criteria of the OINP stream. 

Steps for registering an Expression of Interest

Step one: create your profile in the e-Filling Portal of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Step two: Read all the eligibility requirements and make sure that you meet the conditions stated for a particular stream. Step 3: You can register for more than one stream but can create only one EOI profile.

Scoring Points for EOI system

Ontario will give points based on the type of job offer you have and your Canadian work experience. Other factors such as education, language ability, your wage, and your study or work location will also help you fetch points.  Following are the scoring factors:

Points for Job Offer

• NOC Skill Level A: 10
• NOC Skill Level B: 8
• NOC Skill Level C: 0
• NOC Skill Level D: 0
• NOC Job Type 0,1,2,3,9: Maximum 10 points
• NOC Type 4,5,6,7,8: Maximum 5 points

Points for Job Offer Wage

• More than $40 per hour: 10
• Less than $20 per hour: 0
• $20 to $39.9: 5 points

Points for Canadian Work Experience

• If you have more than 12 months of experience: 4 points
• Less than 12 months: 0 points

Points for Education Level

• Less than college: 0 points
• Diploma or trade certificate: 5 points
• Bachelors: 6 points
• Masters: 8 points
• Ph.D.: 10 points

To check more scoring factors, you can visit the webpage of the government of Ontario. Find out if you are eligible for any Canadian immigration programs