OINP International Graduate Stream
The OINP International Graduate Stream aims to get foreign students with a master’s or PhD. degree from Ontario. One can choose to apply to either the Master’s Graduate Stream or the PhD. Graduate Stream.
Masters Graduate Stream
This stream is for foreign students who have a master’s degree from an Ontario University. It allows them to apply for permanent residence without a job offer. Profiles meeting the program terms get a nomination from OINP. And can then apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
Who can apply to the Masters Graduate Stream?
To apply you need to meet the following terms:
- Firstly, have a master’s degree from an Ontario University.
- Secondly, your degree must have been for 1 year. And should be full-time in nature.
- Third, you must apply to OINP under this stream within 2 years after completing masters degree.
- Also, must be living in Ontario with legal status. OINP also considers people with implied status at the time of application.
- Finally, have CLB 7 language skill level in English/French.
Skills | IELTS | CELPIP | TEF | TCF |
Listening | 6 | 7 | 249-279 | 458-502 |
Reading | 6 | 7 | 207-232 | 453-498 |
Writing | 6 | 7 | 310-348 | 10-11 |
Speaking | 6 | 7 | 310-348 | 10-11 |
- Show proof of funds to settle in Ontario.
- Have proof of 12-24 months of residence in Ontario before applying to OINP.
- Have an interest in living and working in Ontario.
- Also, you must not have an interest in further studies in Ontario.
How to apply?
- You must check your eligibility.
- Have all supporting documents.
- Also, make sure your application is complete for the program.
- You need to upload complete and clear papers on the e-filling portal.
- The online application process can take approx. 2 hours. But you can complete the process within 14 days or the registration will expire.
- Once an online application is in OINP, it cannot be edited.
- All your papers should be in English or French. You need to translate or notarize if they are not.
- If OINP selects your profile, then you will get a Letter of Approval and certificate of nomination.
- After selection, you must apply for permanent residence to IRCC within 6 months.
Ph.D. Graduate Stream
This stream is for foreign students who have a masters degree from eligible Ontario University. It allows them to apply for permanent residence without a job offer. Profiles meeting the program terms get a nomination from OINP and can then apply to IRCC for permanent residence.
Who can apply?
To apply you need to meet the program terms.
- Must have a PhD degree from an eligible Ontario University.
- Degree must have been for at least 2 years and should be full-time in nature.
- Apply for OINP under this stream within 2 years after getting a PhD degree.
- Must be a resident of Ontario with legal status. OINP also considers people with implied status at the time of application.
- Show proof of funds for settlement in Ontario.
- Show proof of 12-24 months of residence in Ontario before applying to OINP.
- Also, have an interest in living and working in Ontario.
How to apply to the OINP International Graduate Stream?
- You must check your eligibility.
- Have all supporting documents.
- Also, make sure your application is complete for the program.
- You need to upload complete and clear papers on the e-filling portal.
- The online application process can take approx. 2 hours. But you can complete the process within 14 days or the registration will expire.
- Once an online application is in OINP, it cannot be edited.
- All your papers should be in English or French. You need to translate or notarize if they are not.
- If OINP selects your profile, then you will get a Letter of Approval and certificate of nomination.
- After selection, you must apply for permanent residence to IRCC within 6 months.
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