The 2017 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) new policy has been released. Do you have many questions about these changes? Don't worry, we have compiled and provided a detailed interpretation below.
Details of the 2017 Ontario PNP New Policy
① Ontario PNP Quota Increased to 6,000 for 2017
John McCallum, the former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and current Canadian Ambassador to China, has consistently maintained that international students are the best source of immigrants globally. He stated, "International students are educated in Canada, speak English or French, and have local knowledge, making them a key group for Canada's future immigration intake." Therefore, to attract elites from all walks of life to immigrate to Canada, especially outstanding international students to study, work, live, and eventually immigrate successfully, the Ontario provincial nomination quota will increase from 5,500 in 2016 to 6,000 in 2017.
② Adoption of a New "Paperless Online Application System"
To prevent the recurrence of previous application backlogs and to accelerate processing speeds, the Ontario PNP application system will be upgraded to a "paperless online application system." According to relevant sources, this system not only modernizes the application process but also accelerates processing, improves customer service, and helps employers quickly find the technical talent they need. This makes the application procedure simpler and faster, and the immigration pathway more modern.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is applicable to skilled immigrants, international students, experienced entrepreneurs, and key personnel of foreign companies seeking to expand into the Ontario market.
Additionally, starting next week, the 2017 provincial nominee immigration program will open for the three categories with the highest number of applicants: International Masters Graduates, International PhD Graduates, and the Ontario Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
The Government of Ontario is confident and welcomes outstanding international students to immigrate, as they can play a crucial role in the success of Ontario's economy through their language advantages and global professional networks.
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