Ontario

STUDENT PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT- WITH JOB OFFER

Job offer in NOC 0, A, B (not required to be related to studies).
Job offer must meet the low wage level in ON.
At least half of studies in Canada and graduated from eligible Canadian institution.
Two-year full-time diploma/degree or one- year post-graduate certificate with previous degree.
Apply within two years of obtaining degree.
Employer Pre-screen Approval letter, Job Offer letter, Joint Verification form, and pre-screen position form required.

INTERNATONAL – PhD GRADUATE

INTERNATIONAL – MASTERS GRADUATE

One full-time-year degree.
CLB 7.
Residing in ON when applying OR outside of Canada (living in another province is not admissible).
Not enrolled in future studies unless to meet licensing requirements for an ON regulated

occupation or working full-time in ON.

Job offer not required.
Has graduated, or waiting degree, from a PhD/Master’s program at an eligible ON institution.
Not having a bursary-return condition (can apply after fulfilling obligation).
Apply within two years of PhD/Masters granted.
One cumulative year of residence in ON in the last two years prior applying.
Proof of savings/income.

CORPORATE

Prove CLB 4 before PR application.
Three years of work experience with the corporation within the last five years in the intended occupation and one year prior the application.
NOC 0, A.
No familial or financial relationship with the corporation.
Executive, managerial or specialized position,
Live in ON for 75% of each year while being on a work permit.

Create five full-time jobs per key staff.
Corporation must have three years of previous operations or five years if purchasing an existing business.
Interviews and Performance Agreement required.
Submit business plan.

ENTREPRENEUR STREAM

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Entrepreneur can nominate one business partner.
Investment: CAD $500,000 to $1 million (depends on location and sector) with 33.3% of equity per nominee.
Investment: CAD $800,000 to $1.5 million (depends on location and sector) with 33.3% of equity per nominee.
Three years of work experience as business owner or senior manager in the last five years.
Prove CLB 4 before PR application.
Create two full-time jobs.
Active and ongoing management of business.
Live in ON for 75% of each year during the performance agreement period.
Exploratory visit in the past 12 months before applying.
Interviews, business plan and Performance Agreement required.