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Overview Of Current Ontario PNP Draw
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has carried out consecutive selection events through its Employer Job Offer Stream
For the August 30, 2023 draw, the program extended invites to 772 people who've got their master's. You needed a minimum of 44 points to get on the invite list.
In-Depth Look at the Latest Ontario PNP Draw Selection Event
- When the invites rolled out: August 30, 2023
- Total invites: 772
- Minimum points: 44 or higher
- Timeframe when profiles were created: Between November 22, 2022, and August 30, 2023
- Kind of selection: Regular Draw
Next Steps if You Get Invited
If you're one of the lucky ones to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA), don't celebrate too early. An ITA is not a golden ticket; it just means you're eligible to apply under a specific route. You've got a 14-day window to submit your full application online after you get the ITA.
Ontario’s Program for Master's Grads
So, what is this program all about? It aims to attract people with advanced degrees from recognized Ontario institutions to live in the province permanently. The idea is to keep skilled people in the region, and it's open to a whole bunch of study fields.
Eligibility Details
- You must have completed at least a full year of academic study in Ontario.
- You've got to apply within two years of getting that shiny diploma.
Cool Perks
What sets this program apart? You don't need a job offer to apply. That's huge because it lowers one big barrier for people who want to move to Ontario but haven't locked down work yet.
Competition Alert!
However, the catch is that it’s super competitive. The program has only so many spots available each year, so you've got to make sure your application is top-notch. If you score a provincial nomination from Ontario, it seriously ups your chances of snagging a permanent resident spot through Canada's federal Express Entry system.
