Ontario PNP Points Calculator is a tool that will help you calculate your points by answering specific questions related to your age, language skills, work experience, etc. You can apply for Ontario PNP through the following immigration categories:
Human Capital Priorities Stream
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
General Category
Foreign Skilled Worker with a Job Offer Stream
International Student Category
International Student with a Job-offer Stream
International Student Masters Graduate Stream
International Student Ph.D. Graduate Stream
Business Category
Entrepreneur Stream
Corporate Stream
Investors Stream
What is the minimum requirement for the Ontario PNP Express Entry Stream?
Ontario Express Entry is an enhanced stream that will allow the Express Entry program candidates to apply for provincial nomination. With the Ontario Express entry stream, OINP can search for skilled candidates in the Express Entry pool.
The minimum requirements to apply for OINP through the Human Capital Priorities Stream are as follows:
Must have a valid Express Entry profile.
A minimum score of CRS 400 points is required. It majorly depends on the provincial immigration officer to determine the minimum CRS points eligible for the provincial nomination.
The minimum level of work experience depends on whether you have applied for a PR Visa through FSWP or CEC.
Must have an ECA certificate.
Must get CLB level 7 or above in all four abilities: Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening.
Must show the intention to live in the province.
Have to show sufficient settlement funds.
As you meet all the minimum requirements, you will be given a Notification of Interest (NOI) in the latest Ontario draw to submit your application for a provincial nomination. You can also check which professionals are in demand in Ontario.
How are points awarded in the Ontario PNP Points Calculator?
You need to have a valid Express Entry profile to be eligible for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream. To create an express entry profile, you must score 67 out of 100 points. The following table shows how these points are awarded:
Factors
Maximum Points Awarded
Language Proficiency
28
Educational Qualifications
25
Work Experience
15
Age
12
Arranged Employment
10
Adaptability
10
Following Ontario PNP points system will help you to calculate your Ontario PNP points 2024:
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
CLB Level
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Level 9 or higher
6
6
6
6
Level 8
5
5
5
5
Level 7
4
4
4
4
Below Level 7
Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
Factor 2: Educational Qualifications
Education
Points Awarded
Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent
25
Masters level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: NOC 2011 Skill Level A and Licensed by a provincial regulatory body
23
Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent
22
Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent
21
Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent
19
One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent
15
Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent
5
Factor 3: Work Experience
Duration of Work Experience
Points Awarded
Less than 1 year
Ineligible
1 year
9
2 - 3 years
11
4 - 5 years
13
6 or more years
15
Factor 4: Age
Age (in years)
Points Awarded
Under 18
0
18 - 35
12
36
11
37
10
38
9
39
8
40
7
41
6
42
5
43
4
44
3
45
2
46
1
47 or older
0
Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada
If
And
Points
Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit
A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer
10
Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under:
An international agreement or
A federal-provincial agreement
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer
10
Applicant currently do not:
Have a work permit, or
Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa
OR
Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job;
OR
Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement
The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA
10
Factor 6: Adaptability
Adaptability factors
Points
Arranged employment (principal applicant only)
Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment
5
Candidate's previous study in Ontario
Candidate completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province
5
Spouse or common-law partner's previous study in the province
Candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario
5
Candidate's Previous work in Ontario
Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province:
In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A, or B; and
With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada
5
Spouse or common-law partner's previous work in Ontario
The candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province
5
Relatives in Ontario
Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older
5
Spouse or common-law partner's language proficiency
Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing)
5
After you scored 67 points, you can create your profile and get submitted into the federal government’s express entry pool. After you have been submitted into the pool, your profile will be given CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points. CRS points are given based on your credentials like work experience, language proficiency, age, etc. The following table shows how points are awarded in CRS for the Ontario immigration points system:
Core Human Capital Factors
Points awarded while applying for Canada PR Visa with a spouse or common-law partner:
Factors
Points Awarded
Age
100
Level Of Education
140
Official Languages Proficiency
150
Canadian Work Experience
70
The following are the points that are awarded if the candidate is applying without a spouse or common-law partner:
Factors
Points per factor - with a spouse or common law partner
Age
110
Level Of Education
150
Official Languages Proficiency
160
Canadian Work Experience
80
Spouse or Common-law Partner Factors
Factors
Points Awarded
Level Of Education
10
Official Languages Proficiency
20
Canadian Work Experience
10
Skill Transferability Factors
Education
Points Awarded
A post-secondary degree and with strong language proficiency in the official language
50
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree
50
Foreign Work Experience
Points Awarded
Foreign work experience and strong proficiency in the official language
50
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree
50
Certification of qualification
Points Awarded
Certificate of qualification and strong proficiency in the official language
50
Additional Factors
Factors
Points Awarded
Post-secondary education in Canada
300
Arranged Employment
200
Provincial Nomination
600
French Language Proficiency
30
Siblings living in Canada
15
With the total of all the above-mentioned factors, the maximum points for a candidate are 1200 points. Additional factors award the candidates, with a maximum of 600 points. The remaining 600 points are awarded to the candidates based on Core Human Capital Factors + Spouse or common-law partner Factors + Skill Transferability Factors.
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Ontario PNP Points Calculator 2024
General Category
International Student Category
Business Category
What is the minimum requirement for the Ontario PNP Express Entry Stream?
Ontario Express Entry is an enhanced stream that will allow the Express Entry program candidates to apply for provincial nomination. With the Ontario Express entry stream, OINP can search for skilled candidates in the Express Entry pool.
The minimum requirements to apply for OINP through the Human Capital Priorities Stream are as follows:
As you meet all the minimum requirements, you will be given a Notification of Interest (NOI) in the latest Ontario draw to submit your application for a provincial nomination. You can also check which professionals are in demand in Ontario.
How are points awarded in the Ontario PNP Points Calculator?
You need to have a valid Express Entry profile to be eligible for Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream. To create an express entry profile, you must score 67 out of 100 points. The following table shows how these points are awarded:
Factors
Maximum Points Awarded
Language Proficiency
28
Educational Qualifications
25
Work Experience
15
Age
12
Arranged Employment
10
Adaptability
10
Following Ontario PNP points system will help you to calculate your Ontario PNP points 2024:
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
CLB Level
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Level 9 or higher
6
6
6
6
Level 8
5
5
5
5
Level 7
4
4
4
4
Below Level 7
Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
Not eligible
Factor 2: Educational Qualifications
Education
Points Awarded
Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent
25
Masters level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: NOC 2011 Skill Level A and Licensed by a provincial regulatory body
23
Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent
22
Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent
21
Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent
19
One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent
15
Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent
5
Factor 3: Work Experience
Duration of Work Experience
Points Awarded
Less than 1 year
Ineligible
1 year
9
2 - 3 years
11
4 - 5 years
13
6 or more years
15
Factor 4: Age
Age (in years)
Points Awarded
Under 18
0
18 - 35
12
36
11
37
10
38
9
39
8
40
7
41
6
42
5
43
4
44
3
45
2
46
1
47 or older
0
Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada
If
And
Points
Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit
A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer
10
Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under:
An international agreement or
A federal-provincial agreement
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer
10
Applicant currently do not:
Have a work permit, or
Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa
OR
Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job;
OR
Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement
The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA
10
Factor 6: Adaptability
Adaptability factors
Points
Arranged employment (principal applicant only)
Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment
5
Candidate's previous study in Ontario
Candidate completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province
5
Spouse or common-law partner's previous study in the province
Candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario
5
Candidate's Previous work in Ontario
Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province:
In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A, or B; and
With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada
5
Spouse or common-law partner's previous work in Ontario
The candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province
5
Relatives in Ontario
Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older
5
Spouse or common-law partner's language proficiency
Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing)
5
After you scored 67 points, you can create your profile and get submitted into the federal government’s express entry pool. After you have been submitted into the pool, your profile will be given CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points. CRS points are given based on your credentials like work experience, language proficiency, age, etc. The following table shows how points are awarded in CRS for the Ontario immigration points system:
Core Human Capital Factors
Points awarded while applying for Canada PR Visa with a spouse or common-law partner:
Factors
Points Awarded
Age
100
Level Of Education
140
Official Languages Proficiency
150
Canadian Work Experience
70
The following are the points that are awarded if the candidate is applying without a spouse or common-law partner:
Factors
Points per factor - with a spouse or common law partner
Age
110
Level Of Education
150
Official Languages Proficiency
160
Canadian Work Experience
80
Spouse or Common-law Partner Factors
Factors
Points Awarded
Level Of Education
10
Official Languages Proficiency
20
Canadian Work Experience
10
Skill Transferability Factors
Education
Points Awarded
A post-secondary degree and with strong language proficiency in the official language
50
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree
50
Foreign Work Experience
Points Awarded
Foreign work experience and strong proficiency in the official language
50
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree
50
Certification of qualification
Points Awarded
Certificate of qualification and strong proficiency in the official language
50
Additional Factors
Factors
Points Awarded
Post-secondary education in Canada
300
Arranged Employment
200
Provincial Nomination
600
French Language Proficiency
30
Siblings living in Canada
15
With the total of all the above-mentioned factors, the maximum points for a candidate are 1200 points. Additional factors award the candidates, with a maximum of 600 points. The remaining 600 points are awarded to the candidates based on Core Human Capital Factors + Spouse or common-law partner Factors + Skill Transferability Factors.
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