How To Apply For Oinp International Student Stream 2024?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, or OINP International Student Stream is a pathway to immigration for foreign students who have just completed their education in Ontario and want to stay in the province to continue working. Once qualified, it opens the doors for graduates to apply for permanent residency in Ontario by having a full-time job offer from an Ontario employer. For international students, such a future can be built in Ontario. The requirements, application process, and the draw system for 2024 will be described below.
What is the OINP International Student Stream?
The OINP International Student Stream is part of Ontario’s provincial nominee program and enables the province to nominate candidates for permanent residency based on the prospective applicant's ability to meet certain labor market needs. This stream aims at international students, who have completed their studies in Ontario, and who have been offered full-time employment by an employer in the province.
In simple words, this program helps you move from being an international student to becoming a permanent resident of Canada. Note, that not all job offers qualify and that you and your employer must meet certain standards. Also Read:- Canada Visa Processing Time Explained: Simple Guide For 2024
OINP International Student Stream Requirements
For one to be considered for the OINP International Student Stream, you must meet several key requirements such as the following and your job offer:
Educational Qualification:
You must have completed a full-time degree or diploma from an eligible institution in Ontario.
If your program lasted two years or more, you are already qualified. However, if your program was just one year long, you must have already finished a degree or diploma that required at least two years.
Valid Job Offer:
You must have a permanent, full-time offer of employment from an employer in Ontario: The job should be for at least 30 hours of work per week and be in a permanent position.
It should be in a high-demand category that falls under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B, which usually corresponds to jobs with managerial positions, professional occupations such as engineers or accountants, and skilled trades.
Criteria for Employer
Your employer must be a reputable business that has been operating for at least three years.
Depending on the location of the business, your employer must have a minimum number of full-time employees: five for companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and three for companies outside the GTA.
In addition, your employer must have enough revenues to cover you and any other employees who are being employed.
Language Abilities
No specific language requirement is required for this stream, though mastery of English or French increases the points when submitting the expression of interest (EOI) formed while applying.
Intend to Live in Ontario:
You must demonstrate that you intend to live and work in Ontario. You will be able to do so by showing previous work experience, property leases, or by having family and social contacts in the province.
How to Apply
The OINP International Student Stream application method consists of multiple procedures, each of which must be carefully followed to avoid delays or rejections.
Registration through the OINP e-Filing Portal
The first step to creating your profile is through the OINP e-Filing Portal. All your applications and documents will be submitted and managed through this portal.
Register your Expression of Interest (EOI)
After creating your profile, you are supposed to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the International Student Stream. EOI simply states that you are interested in the program. Your profile will be ranked in the system based on specific criteria, among others, being a job offer, education, or even language proficiency.
Wait for an Invitation to Apply
The OINP draws applicants who have the highest EOI scores, and who score the most. If you are among the top-ranking candidates, you will receive your ITA. Once you obtain your ITA you'll be given 14 days for application. You are also allowed to apply online once you get your ITA.
Submit your Application
You should attach several documents during the time of application, for example, your job offer letter, proof of education, and proof of status in Canada. Hence, it is of utmost importance to submit error-free documents while being in complete order to avoid complications in your application.
Provincial Nomination
If your application is approved, you will receive a provincial nomination from Ontario. This nomination allows you to apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You need to file your permanent residency application within six months of obtaining the nomination.
OINP International Student Stream Draw 2024
The OINP International Student Stream uses a points-based system, which means that candidates are scored according to characteristics such as their education, job offer, and language skills. The higher your score, the greater your chances of receiving an invitation to apply. In 2024, the OINP will keep holding regular draws, inviting qualified people to apply for permanent residency.
Every draw is supposed to select the top-scoring candidates from the EOI pool. Though the number of invitations and minimum required score may vary in draws, it's important to make sure your profile is as competitive as possible, which can be ensured by the fact that the job offer meets the criteria and also by improving your language skills.
Conclusion
The OINP International Student Stream is a great opportunity for Ontario's international graduates to stay in the province and continue their careers successfully. You are in a good position to apply for permanent residency and to make Ontario your new home by securing a job offer from an eligible employer and meeting all the program's requirements. The process involves multiple steps from creating a profile to an EOI application, then an invitation to apply, and then to nomination. However, being up to date about the draw schedules and ensuring that your profile is complete will increase the probability of success.
With determination and attention to detail, you can take advantage of this immigration process and begin your journey to permanent residency in Ontario.
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