Ontario PNP Invites 840 Applicants for PR

In a recent development, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted three draws on August 1, extending a total of 840 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Here’s a breakdown of the invitations issued across different streams:

• Masters Graduate Stream: 755 ITAs were extended to profiles with a score of 48 and above in a general draw. This stream remains highly sought-after among applicants in 2023.
• PhD Graduate Stream: Under the general draw of the PhD Graduate Stream, 84 ITAs were sent to applicants with a score of 39 and above.
• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (Economic Mobility Pathways): One invitation was granted to a profile with a score of 36 and above in this targeted draw.

Invited candidates from these draws now have a 14-day window to submit their applications for provincial permanent residency (PR).

OINP Processing Time: Stream-Wise Breakdown

If you’re curious about the processing time for your OINP application, here’s a glimpse of the average processing times as of July 25, 2023, categorized by different streams:

• Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream: 90 – 120 days
• Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream: 70 – 100 days
• Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream: 70 – 100 days
• Masters Graduate Stream: 90 – 120 days
• PhD Graduate Stream: 90 – 120 days
• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream: 90 – 120 days
• Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream: 90 – 120 days
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream: 90 – 120 days

OINP Allocation Increase for 2023

In a positive move, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has significantly increased the OINP allocation for the year 2023. The allocation has been raised to 16,500, marking a substantial leap from 9,750 in 2022 and 9,000 in 2021. This expansion was officially confirmed by the OINP on March 18, 2023. Moreover, the quota is expected to witness further growth, doubling to over 18,000 by the year 2025.

The OINP’s commitment to enhancing its allocations underscores its dedication to welcoming skilled immigrants and contributing to the province’s economic growth.

These developments in the OINP reflect Ontario’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain global talent, while also providing insight into the processing times applicants can expect. As the program continues to evolve, it presents new opportunities for aspiring immigrants seeking a pathway to a promising future in Ontario.