Provincial Nominee Program – Ontario

Corporate Investors

• Make an investment of at least $3 million CAD
• Create 5 permanent full-time jobs for Canadians or permanent residents.
• Obtain official endorsement from another Ontario ministry at the Deputy Minister level for the investment

Individual Investor Category

• Control, or will control, at least one-third of the equity in the business, or make a minimum $1 million investment in the business
• Not have the option of redeeming the investment after a specified period
• Invest the capital in the business not for the primary purpose of deriving interest, dividends or capital gains

Foreign Workers

• Have a permanent full-time job offer for a skilled occupation
• At least 2 years of work experience in the previous 5 years in the intended occupation

International Students

• Obtain a permanent full-time job offer in their field of study
• Have obtained at least two-year diploma or degree, or a one-year post grad degree
• Have completed at least half of their studies at a publicly funded Canadian college or University