It is very important to make a proper evaluation of each case on its own merits, whether the individual qualifies under any other program, for example under Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class programs. We had a few cases when the applicant or /and his spouse did not qualify for any of these programs. We then started looking for provincial nominee programs, especially Ontario, as those individuals were working already in Ontario and many of their employers wanted to help. For the Ontario Employer Job Offer program, we were quite successful by using both streams, the International Student Stream with a job offer and the Foreign Worker stream with a job offer. Though obtaining the nomination via OINP or any other province takes longer than the above-mentioned programs, in the end it is a good solution for those who do not meet the requirements otherwise. The fees paid are also higher, as the applicants must pay both the provincial nominee fees and the federal permanent residence application fees, but the result is worth it.

We recently had two approvals for two families who applied under the 2 Ontario employer job offer streams and the families are very happy and grateful for our help with their applications.

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The program assists successful nominees to gain permanent residence status in Canada.  Each year, the total number of nominations permitted by Ontario PNP is capped by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”). Opportunities Ontario has now announced its quota for the 2018, a total of 6,600. This is an increase of 600 nominations from the 2017 year.

Currently, the eligible categories under the Ontario PNP which are open are:

• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
• Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
• Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream
• Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
• Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream
• Corporate Stream
• Entrepreneur Stream

Important to note is that the popular Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate Streams has not yet re-opened. Any updates regarding this program will be announced on OINP’s updates page.

Express Entry – Human Capital Priorities Notification of Interest

The OINP has also commenced issuing Notification of Interests (NOIs) under their Human Capital Priorities stream. Interestingly, differing from the selection methodology from last year, they are now posting the number of NOIs issued along with the score range selected.

The first draw for the 2018 year was posted this week on OINP’s website and consisted of:

NOIs issued: 340
CRS score range: 440 to 446

The OINP will throughout the year announce when it has reached its limits through the OINP updates page.

(Sources)

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