Canada immigration news: Ontario has invited 173 Canada immigration candidates in a new Expression of Interest draw through the provincial PhD Graduate Stream.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw, which saw invitations issued between February 23 and 28, featured a minimum score of 16 on the Ontario EOI points grid.
“You may apply to this stream if you received an invitation between February 23-28, 2022,” an OINP statement said.
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PhD Graduate Stream Draw
Date issued |
Invitations issued |
Date profiles created |
Score range |
Notes |
23-28 Feb 2022 |
173 |
September 14, 2021 – February 28, 2022 |
16 and above |
General draw |
PhD Graduate Stream: Requirements
This stream offers international students an opportunity to become a permanent resident for who hold a PhD degree from Ontario without requiring a job offer.
To be eligible to apply, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Graduated from a PhD degree program in an eligible institution in Ontario, and have completed at least two-years full-time.
- Resided legally in Ontario for at least one year in the last two.
- Have sufficient settlement funds.
- Intend to live and work in Ontario.
- Application must be submitted within two years of completing the requirements to graduate from the PhD degree.