OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) recently enacted changes to the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream, broadening the scope of eligibility for international students who have successfully completed a one-year college graduate certificate program.

Table of Content

1. Changes to OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

2. The Eligible Universities Have Also Been Revised

2.1. Ontario

2.2. Alberta

2.3. British Columbia

2.4. Manitoba

2.5. New Brunswick

2.6. Newfoundland and Labrador

2.7. Northwest Territories

2.8. Nova Scotia

2.9. Nunavut

2.10. Prince Edward Island

2.11. Quebec

2.12. Saskatchewan

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4. Conclusion

Changes to OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

In the past, the OINP's Employer Job Offer: International Student stream allowed candidates holding a one-year credential from an eligible institution to apply only if their program necessitated the completion of a degree as an admission prerequisite. This limitation has now been lifted.

With this newly introduced modification, the OINP will now accept applications from students of any one-year college program that bestows an Ontario College Graduate Certificate upon its graduates.

This change represents a significant expansion in the number of certificate programs that qualify for the OINP. More international students graduating from a wider range of programs will now be able to apply for permanent residency under this stream, opening up more opportunities for them to contribute to Ontario's economic and social landscape.

This policy alteration came into effect at the beginning of 2024, specifically on January 1st. It's important to note that this does not affect individuals who had already submitted an application prior to this date. Their applications will be processed according to the rules and regulations that were in place at the time of submission.

The Eligible Universities Have Also Been Revised

Moreover, the list of educational institutions deemed eligible under this stream has also undergone revisions. These changes aim to ensure that the program continues to meet the evolving needs of Ontario's labour market and the aspirations of international students wishing to make Ontario their permanent home.

Ontario

Colleges	Universities
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology	Algoma University
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology	Brock University
Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology	Carleton University
Centennial College	Lakehead University
Collège Boréal	Laurentian University
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning	McMaster University
Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology	Nipissing University
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology	Ontario College of Art and Design University
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology	Queen’s University
Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology	Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
George Brown College	Trent University
Georgian College	University of Guelph
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning	Université de Hearst
La Cité collégiale	University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology	University of Ottawa
Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology	University of Sudbury
Michener Institute of Education at UHN	University of Toronto
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology	University of Waterloo
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology	University of Windsor
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology	Western University
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology	Wilfrid Laurier University
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology	York University
Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology	Universities that offer Graduate Certificate of at least one year in duration
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology	Algoma University
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology	Trent University
Indigenous Institutes	University of Windsor
Six Nations Polytechnic	York University

Alberta

Colleges	Universities
Alberta College of Art and Design	Athabasca University
Banff Centre	MacEwen University
Bow Valley College	Mount Royal University
Grande Prairie Regional College	University of Alberta
Keyano College	University of Calgary
Lakeland College	University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge College
Medicine Hat College
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
NorQuest College
Northern Lakes College
Olds College
Portage College
Red Deer College
SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

British Columbia

Colleges	Universities
British Columbia Institute of Technology	Capilano University
Camosun College	Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
College of New Caledonia	Kwantlen University College
College of the Rockies	Royal Roads University
Douglas College	Simon Fraser University
Justice Institute of British Columbia	Thompson Rivers University
Langara College	University of British Columbia
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology	University of Northern British Columbia
North Island College	University of the Fraser Valley
Northern Lights College	University of Victoria
Northwest Community College	Vancouver Island University
Okanagan College
Selkirk College - Castelgar Campus
Vancouver Community College

Manitoba

Colleges	Universities
Assiniboine Community College	Brandon University
École technique et professionnelle	University of Winnipeg
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology	Université de Saint-Boniface
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology	University College of the North
	University of Manitoba

New Brunswick

Colleges	Universities
Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick	Mount Allison University
Maritime College of Forest Technology	St. Thomas University
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design	Université de Moncton
New Brunswick Community College	University of New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Colleges	Universities
Centre for Nursing Studies	Memorial University of Newfoundland
College of the North Atlantic
Western Regional School of Nursing

Northwest Territories

Colleges

Aurora College

Nova Scotia

Colleges	Universities
Nova Scotia Community College	Acadia University
	Atlantic School of Theology
	Cape Breton University
	Dalhousie University
	Mount Saint Vincent University
	Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University)
	Saint Mary’s University
	St. Francis Xavier University
	Université Sainte-Anne
	University of King’s College (Associated with Dalhousie University)

Nunavut

Colleges

Nunavut Arctic College

Prince Edward Island

Colleges	Universities
Collège de l'île	University of Prince Edward Island
Holland College

Quebec

Colleges	Universities
Cégep André-Laurendeau	Bishop’s University
Cégep Beauce-Appalaches	Concordia University
Cégep d'Ahuntsic	École de technologie supérieure (Université du Québec)
Cégep de Baie-Comeau	École nationale d’administration publique (Université du Québec)
Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne	École Polytechnique de Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
Cégep de Chicoutimi	HEC Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
Cégep de Drummondville	Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Université du Québec)
Cégep de Granby Haute-Yamaska	McGill University
Cégep de Jonquière	Télé-Université (TÉLUQ)
Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue	Université de Montréal
Cégep de l’Outaouais	Université de Sherbrooke
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles	Université du Québec
Cégep de la Pocatière	Université Laval
Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon
Cégep de Maisonneuve
Cégep de Matane
Cégep de Rimouski
Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
Cégep de Rosemont
Cégep de Saint-Félicien
Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
Cégep de Saint-Laurent
Cégep de Sainte-Foy
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Cégep de Sherbrooke
Cégep de Sorel-Tracy
Cégep de Thetford
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Cégep de Valleyfield
Cégep de Victoriaville
Cégep du Vieux Montréal
Cégep Eduoard Montpetit
Cégep Francois-Xavier Garneau
Cégep Gérald-Godin
Cégep John Abbott
Cégep Lionel-Groulx
Cégep Marie-Victorin
Cégep Montmorency
Cégep Limoilou
Cégep régional de Lanaudière
Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Cégep Vanier
Cégep@distance
Collège Ahuntsic
Collège d'Alma
Collège Dawson
Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
Collège de Maisonneuve
Collège de Matane
Collège de Rosemont
Collège de Valleyfield
Collège François-Xavier-Garneau
Collège Gérald-Godin
Collège Héritage
Collège John Abbott
Collège Lionel-Groulx
Collège Montmorency
Collège régional Champlain
Collège Shawinigan
Collège Vanier
École nationale d’aérotechnique
Service régional de l’admission des cégeps du Saguenay-Lac St-Jean
Sources Adult and Career Centre

Saskatchewan

Colleges	Universities
Carlton Trail Regional College	Campion College (Federated with the University of Regina)
Cumberland Regional College	First Nations University of Canada
Great Plains College	Luther College (Federated with the University of Regina)
Lakehead College	St. Thomas More College (Federated with the University of Saskatchewan)
North West Regional College	University of Regina
Northlands College	University of Saskatchewan
Parkland College
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Southeast College

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Conclusion

These changes to the OINP’s Employer Job Offer: International Student stream represent a significant step towards making Ontario a more inclusive and accessible destination for international students from diverse academic backgrounds.

A Cautionary Note: The foregoing provides only an overview and does not constitute legal advice. Readers are cautioned against making any decisions based on this material alone. Rather, specific legal advice should be obtained, and the readers are asked to refer to the government website for the most updated information.

Source

Ontario. (2024, January 2). 2024 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates. https://www.ontario.ca/page/2024-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates#january-2