Two new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draws were held on September 17, 2024, inviting a total of 1,443 candidates to apply for permanent residency.
OINP issued a staggering 1,249 PR invites in a general draw for the Masters Graduate Stream to candidates with an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 53 or above.
Compared to the recent Masters Graduate Stream draw that was held on July 9, this EOI cutoff score is 1 point lower.
In addition, the second draw of the PhD graduate stream for the OINP invited 110 individuals with the highest-scoring EOI profile of 45 and above to apply.
This EOI cutoff score was reduced by 5 points as compared to the previous PhD graduate stream listed on July 9.
| OINP Stream | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Graduate stream | 1,249 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 53 and above | General Draw |
| PhD Graduate stream | 194 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
A Perfect Place to Study for the International Students in Canada
In conclusion, due to the tightening of restrictions by Canadian authorities on grant of PR status to foreign students, the OINP Masters Graduate Stream is still reasonable for international students who want to acquire PR status in Canada.
Since the CRS scores in Express Entry applicants remain competitive, it is about time to look at other doors such as the OINP especially for International Students.
They need not bother about LMIAs or payrolls, education agents get good value and so do international students get good value for a master’s degree from credible Canadian university.
This technique provides various benefits:
Boosting academic credentials: Earning a master’s degree enhances the academic portfolio and may benefit the individual in terms of employment opportunity in Canada in the future.
Maintaining legal status: Education in Canada helps students to be legally allowed to remain in the country as well as increase their chances of getting asylum.
I consider the OINP Masters Graduate Stream particularly advantageous because it does not necessitate employment offers, LMIAs, or payroll management.
Therefore students should actively participate in their education and professional development to enhance their PR applications.
2024 OINP Draw Summary: Expression of Interest (EOI)
So far the OINP has released fresh 20. 296 EOI invitations for the below asked industrialised immigration to Canada and job offer for permanent residence in the year 2024.
Here’s an overview of the invitations by stream:
For the International Student Stream there were 8,363 Invites while for the Masters Graduate Stream the number of Invites was 5,519.
Every single draw of the OINP’s Masters Graduate Stream of 2024
| OINP Streams | 2024 Invitations | 2023 Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream | 4,967 | 4,032 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student stream | 8,363 | 2,963 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream | 914 | 807 |
| Masters Graduate stream | 5,519 | 5,734 |
| PhD Graduate stream | 533 | 486 |
All 2024 OINP Masters Graduate Stream Drawings
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | 1,249 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 53 and above | General Draw |
| July 9, 2024 | 1,556 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 54 and above | General Draw |
| March 19, 2024 | 1,370 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 52 and above | General Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 1,344 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw |
The 2024 OINP PhD Graduate Stream Draws
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | 194 | September 17, 2023 – September 17, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
| July 9, 2024 | 110 | July 9, 2023 – July 9, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw |
| March 19, 2024 | 104 | March 19, 2023 – March 19, 2024 | 42 and above | General Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 125 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |