Ontario PNP Points Calculator

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a provincial program that empowers Ontario to nominate applicants for permanent residence in Canada. This program is important for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows provinces and territories to choose immigrants on the basis of their particular Financial needs and labor market demands. The OINP Points Calculator is an essential tool used to assess the qualification of candidates for various streams under the program.


Ontario Express Entry

  • 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 are the minimum requirements for the Ontario PNP Points Calculator?

Ontario Express Entry is an upgraded stream that will permit the Express Entry program applicants to apply for provincial nomination. With the Ontario Express entry stream, OINP can look for skilled candidates in the Express Entry pool.


The minimum prerequisites to apply for OINP through the Human Capital Priorities Stream are as per the following:

  • Should have a valid Express Entry profile.
  • A base score of CRS 400 focuses is required. It significantly relies upon the provincial immigration official to decide the minimum CRS points qualified for the province nomination.
  • The minimum work experience depends on whether you have applied for a PR Visa through FSWP or CEC.
  • Should have an ECA declaration.
  • Must get CLB level 7 or above in each of the four capacities: Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Listening.
  • Should show the aim of living in the province.
  • Need to represent an adequate amount of funds.

You will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) in the most recent Ontario draw to submit your application for a provincial nomination if you meet all of the minimum requirements. You can likewise, which occupations are popular in Ontario.


How are Points given in the Ontario PNP Points Calculator?

You need to have a valid Express Entry profile to be qualified for Ontario's Human Capital Priorities Stream. You must score minimum 67 out of 100 points to make an express entry profile. The points are awarded in he following manner:


Factors Maximum points Awarded
Language proficiency 28
Education qualification 25
Work experience 15
Age 12
Arranged employment 10
Adaptability 10

The Following Ontario PNP points will assist you in calculating your Ontario PNP points in 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 to apply

Factor 2: Educational Qualifications

Education Points Awarded
Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent 25
Masters level, or similar, 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 authority body 23
Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at least three years), or equivalent 22
Canadian post-secondary education for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent 21
Two-year Canadian post-secondary accreditation, or equivalent 19
One-year Canadian post-secondary accreditation, or equivalent 15
Canadian high school diploma, or similar 5

Factor 3: Work Experience

Duration of Work Experience Points Awarded
Less than 1 year Ineligible
1 years 9
2-3 years 11
4-5 years 13
6 or more years 15

Factor 4: Age

Age (In Years) Points
42 2
41 4
40 6
39 8
38 10
37 12
36 14
18-35 16

Work Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada

If And Points
The applicant is presently working 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 individuals working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer 10
Applicant works in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirements under:
An international agreement or
A federal-provincial agreement
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued & current employer has made a permanent employment offer 10
Applicant currently does not:
Have a work permit, or
Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa
OR
The applicant is currently working in Canada and a different employer offers 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 The employer has a positive LMIA

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)

Core Human Capital Factors

The following Ontario PNP points will assist you in calculating your Ontario PNP points in 2024:

Factor Points Awarded
Age 100
Educational Level 140
Language Proficiency 150
Work Experience in Canada 70

If a candidate applies without a spouse or common-law partner, they receive the following points:

Factor Points Awarded
Age 110
Educational Level 150
Language Proficiency 160
Work Experience in Canada 80

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 30
Arranged Employment 200
Provincial Nomination 600
French Language Proficiency 30
Siblings living in Canada 15

The maximum score a candidate can receive is 1200 points when the sum of the factors above is combined. Extra points are granted to the applicants, with a maximum of 600 points. Candidates are given the remaining 600 points based on Core Human Capital, Spouse or Common Law Partner, and Skill Transferability factors.


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