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Ontario PNP points calculator

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) uses two distinct systems depending on the stream: the Expression of Interest (EOI) points system for employer-driven and graduate streams, and the Express Entry system for human capital streams.

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Employer Job Offer & Graduate Streams (EOI System)

These streams use an Ontario-specific scoring grid (Max points vary by stream). The points were recently updated to prioritize high wages and regional development.

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A. Job Offer & Economic Factors

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Factor                                  Criteria                                                                                      Max Points

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NOC TEER Category    TEER 0 or 1 (10 pts), TEER 2 or 3 (8 pts).                     10

Broad Occupational      STEM, Health, and Trades (10 pts).                               10

Category

Wage                                   $40+/hour (10 pts), $35–$39 (8 pts),                           10

                                               $30–$34 (7 pts).

Work Permit Status       Currently holding a valid work or study permit.       10

Job Tenure                        6+ months working with the same employer.           3

Earnings History             $40k+ in a single year (based on CRA Notice of      3                                                                    Assessment).

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​B. ​Education & Language (Mainly for International Students/Graduates)

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Factor                                Criteria                                                                                     Max Points

Level of Education        PhD (10 pts), Master’s (8 pts), Bachelor’s                 10

                                              (6 pts). 

Field of Study                  STEM, Health, or Trades (12 pts); Business             12

                                              (6 pts).

Language Skills              CLB 9+ (10 pts). Bonus for bilingualism (10 pts).  10

Location of Study          Outside GTA (8 pts), Northern Ontario (10 pts).    10

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​Express Entry Streams (Human Capital Priorities)

Unlike the EOI system, the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream does not have its own separate points grid. Instead, it selects candidates directly from the federal Express Entry pool based on their CRS score.

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Eligibility Criteria for 2026:

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  • CRS Score: You must meet the minimum score set by Ontario for that specific draw (usually ranges from 460–510 for targeted draws).

  • Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of continuous skilled work experience.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

  • Language: Minimum CLB 7 in English or French.

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