Ontario International Graduate Draw: Province Issues 1,443 Canada Immigration Invitations

Ontario has conducted two new Expression of Interest draws, issuing a total of 1,443 invitations for Canadian immigration through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program.

In a Masters Graduate stream draw, 1,249 candidates were invited, each requiring a score of 53 or higher. For a PhD Graduate stream draw, 194 invitations were issued to candidates with a minimum score of 45.

The draws took place on September 17.

All candidates needed to have submitted their profiles within the previous 12 months. Detailed requirements for these streams are provided later in this article.

Masters Graduate Stream Expression of Interest Draw

PhD Graduate Stream Expression of Interest Draw

Ontario Expression of Interest Ranking System

Points are awarded based on the following attributes:

1. Level and field of education and where they completed their studies.
2. Proficiency in English or French.
3. Intention to settle outside of the Greater Toronto Area.
4. Skill and work experience level, earnings history, other factors relevant to prospects in Ontario job market.
5. Labour market needs in the province or region of the province.

Masters Graduate Stream

This stream offers an opportunity to obtain permanent residence to international students who obtained a masters degree in Ontario without requiring a job offer.

To be eligible to apply, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated from a Master’s degree program from an eligible institution in Ontario, that was at least one-year full-time.
• Obtained minimum language CLB/NCLC level 7 or above in English or in French.
• Resided legally in Ontario for at least one year in the last two.
• Have sufficient settlement funds.
• Intend to live and work in Ontario.
• Must have legal status in Ontario or abroad.
  • Applications from elsewhere in Canada will not be accepted.
• Application must be submitted within two years of completing the requirements to graduate from the master’s degree.

PhD Graduate Stream

This stream offers international students an opportunity to become a permanent resident for who hold a PhD degree from Ontario without requiring a job offer.

To be eligible to apply, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated from a PhD degree program in an eligible institution in Ontario, and have completed at least two years full-time.
• Resided legally in Ontario for at least one year in the last two.
• Have sufficient settlement funds.
• Intend to live and work in Ontario.
• Application must be submitted within two years of completing the requirements to graduate from the PhD degree.