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Introduction
The International Masters Graduate Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is open for the second time in this year. It was previously open in January and had closed within 12 hours.
A statement has said that the OINP is now accepting applications in the Masters Graduate Stream. It also notified that the OINP is keeping an eye on the intake of applications to meet the limits of nomination allocation for 2018. All Applicants will receive information regarding the meeting of application intake limit.
OINP Ph.D. Graduate Stream
The International Ph.D. Graduate Stream of Ontario started in January and still remains open.
Ontario is a province which is managing immigration streams where international graduates do not need a job offer. The other similar program is Quebec Experience Program in Quebec. Some Changes were made to the International Masters Graduate Stream in 2017. It now accepts applications from candidates who are living in Ontario or in foreign lands. Additionally, there is an option to use a different service provider to test the language.
There is no provision to accept Applications from other provinces and territories in Canada.
There is a hope that the allocated spots will be filled up soon. Furthermore, the OINP is having an allocation of 6,600 for the present year.
This was increased by 600 when compared to the total of 2017.
The Eligibility norms for applying as an International Student are:
Candidates must complete at least half of the academic studies in the country;
They need to be in their last semester of post-secondary study;
The Candidates need to complete their studies in the country in the past two years.
There is a $1500 processing fee for applications which are submitted in this category,
Requirements of Masters Graduate Stream:
The Candidates must possess a Master’s degree program given by an Ontario university receiving public funds. They must complete the one-year full-time study.
They have to attain level 7 in English/French.
Their residence must be in Ontario for one year in the last two years,
Availability of adequate settlement funds,
Intention to live and pursue work in Ontario,
They need to legally live in Ontario or must be residing abroad; Applications from other places in Canada are ineligible,
The Application needs to be received within two years of receiving the master’s degree certificate,
Requirements of Ph.D. Graduate Stream:
The Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree program given by an Ontario university receiving public funds. They must complete two years of study.
Intention to live and pursue work in Ontario,
They need to legally live in Ontario or must be residing abroad; the Applicant can apply in a period not exceeding two years after receiving the Ph.D. diploma.
Status of Streams in Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Immigration Stream |
Status |
Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry) |
Open |
French-Speaking Skilled Worker (Express Entry) |
Open |
Skilled Trades (Express Entry) |
Open |
Employer Job Offer |
Open |
International Student (Masters Graduate) |
Open |
International Student (Ph.D. Graduate) |
Open |
Investor Immigration (Corporate) |
Open |
Investor Immigration (Entrepreneur) |
Open |
Special note: The Ontario International Masters Graduate Stream is not open now.
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