Eligibility Requirements for OINP HCPS

To be considered under this stream, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements, ensuring OINP eligibility:

Qualify for one of Canada’s Federal High Skilled programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and have a valid express entry profile, essential for OINP eligibility.

•  Meet the stream’s work experience requirements, a key aspect for OINP eligibility.
•  Candidates applying through the FSWP: Must have at least one year of continuous paid full-time work experience, obtained within the last 5 years from the OINP application submission, in NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3, aligned with OINP eligibility criteria.
•  Self-employment experience is eligible as well. Candidates applying through the CEC.
•  Must have at least one year of cumulative, full-time employment experience, or part-time equivalent, in TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the NOC, in the three years prior to the date of the NOI from the OINP, a significant factor for OINP eligibility.
•  Have a Canadian Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree OR an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report indicating that the foreign education is equivalent to a Canadian credential, fulfilling OINP eligibility criteria.
•  Demonstrate an English or French language proficiency level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or above in all four competencies, in accordance with OINP eligibility guidelines.
•  Intend to reside in Ontario by providing documentation demonstrating ties to the province, meeting OINP eligibility requirements.
•  Hold legal status in Canada (and maintain it until the time of nomination) if residing in Canada when applying, adhering to OINP eligibility criteria.
•  Possess sufficient funds and/or income to cover settlement costs for themselves and their dependent family members, meeting OINP eligibility standards. 

Application Process

• You must have a valid Express Entry profile to be eligible to apply for the Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream, a crucial step for OINP eligibility. The application process involves the following steps:
• Satisfy the Federal Skilled Worker Class’s or Canadian Experience Class’s eligibility criteria, essential for OINP eligibility. Create an Express Entry profile, a prerequisite for OINP eligibility. 
• The OINP searches the Express Entry pool and identifies candidates who may meet the eligibility criteria of the Human Capital Priorities Stream, in alignment with OINP eligibility guidelines.
•  Receive a NOI letter from the OINP, a pivotal moment in the OINP eligibility process. Apply to the OINP under the Human Capital Priorities Stream within 45 calendar days after receiving a NOI from Ontario, fulfilling OINP eligibility standards.
•  If nominated, candidates obtain a Nomination Approval Letter and an OINP Certificate of Nomination by email. Candidates have 30 calendar days to accept the Express Entry system nominations, essential for OINP eligibility.
•  If a nomination is accepted, Express Entry candidates are awarded 600 CRS points and an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence at a future draw from the pool, adhering to OINP eligibility criteria.
•  Submit an application for Canadian permanent residence to IRCC within 60 days of receiving the ITA, meeting OINP eligibility standards.

Fees & Processing Time

The associated fee for the Human Capital Priorities Stream is $1,500 CAD, a factor to consider for OINP eligibility. The estimated processing period for Human Capital Priorities stream applications spans approximately 70 to 100 days, a key aspect of OINP eligibility. 

Draw Updates

To see a list of all draws, visit this page on OINP’s website, crucial for OINP eligibility updates. Last year, OINP issued 17,502 Notifications of interest for the HCP stream through 14 rounds. All of these were targeted draws, focusing on health care, tech occupations. The minimum CRS scores ranged from 350-479, aligning with OINP eligibility criteria.