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The Ontario Masters Graduate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed for international students who have completed a master’s degree at an eligible Ontario university. It provides a pathway to permanent residency in Canada for these students, who have the skills and knowledge required to contribute to Ontario’s economy and society. Applicants must have completed a master’s degree or higher in Ontario within the past two years, have legal status in Canada, and have a minimum language proficiency level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher in English or French. Successful applicants will receive a nomination certificate from the Ontario government, which can be used to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The Ontario Masters Graduate PNP is a popular option for international students who want to stay and work in Ontario after completing their studies.

For recent graduates with master’s degrees obtained at an eligible Ontario institution who have the intention of living and working in Ontario.
Must first register in the OINP’s Expression of Interest System and receive an invitation to apply.
Apply online to be nominated by the Ontario government for permanent residence.
Next step is to apply to the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). (Provincial Nominee Program-Non Express Entry).They make the final decision on who becomes a permanent resident.

Application requirements

Criterion	Minimum Requirement
Express Entry Profile	Yes
Connection to province	Study Experience
Job offer	No
Work experience	No minimum
Education	Masters from eligible institute in Ontario
Language	CLB level 7 or higher. IELTS General test only CELPIP – General test only Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF) Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada)
Settlement funds	May include: Funds as bank balance etc. Annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario A job offer in Ontario
Intention to live in Ontario	Working or have worked in Ontario, Getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs, studying volunteering leasing or owning property. visiting Having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships
Residency in Ontario	You must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years before you apply. (there can be gap but the time period should add up to 12 months within the past two years)
Residency at time of application	At the time you apply, you must be either: living in Ontario with legal status (study permit, work permit, visitor record) living outside Canada Can not be living in another province in Canada
Legal status in Canada (if applicable)
Application period	Must submit your application within two years of completing the requirements necessary to obtain your masters degree.