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

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.