About Human Capital Priorities Stream
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, an immigration pathway aligned with the federal Express Entry system. This stream enables Ontario to nominate individuals with the necessary education, work experience, and language proficiency to contribute to the province's labor market.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the HCP stream, candidates must:
Express Entry Profile:
Have a valid profile in the federal Express Entry system and be eligible under either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Work Experience:
FSWP Applicants: Possess at least one year of continuous, full-time, paid work experience in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation within the past five years.
CEC Applicants: Have at least one year of cumulative, full-time, paid work experience in Canada in a NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation within the past three years.
Education
Hold a Canadian bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree, or have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) indicating that a foreign degree is equivalent to a Canadian credential.
Language Proficiency:
Achieve a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all four language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in either English or French.
Intent to Reside in Ontario:
Demonstrate a genuine intention to live and work in Ontario
Legal Status in Canada:
If residing in Canada at the time of application, maintain legal status (e.g., as a visitor, student, or worker).
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score:
Meet the minimum CRS score as determined by Ontario for each draw.
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