How Are Points Awarded in the Ontario PNP Points Calculator?
Ontario, as the vibrant heart of Canada, extends an invitation to skilled professionals worldwide. Their journey toward permanent residency begins here. The Human Capital Priorities Stream, a vital component of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), provides a pathway for foreign workers possessing the right blend of skills, education, and language proficiency to establish their lives in this diverse province.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Human Capital Priorities Stream, aspiring candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Express Entry Profile: First and foremost, you need a valid profile in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Express Entry system. This system serves as the gateway to various Canadian immigration programs. If you haven’t created an Express Entry profile yet, now is the time to do so.
- Minimum Points Requirement: Your Express Entry profile must score 67 out of 100 points based on various factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. These points are crucial, as they determine your eligibility for the stream.
| Factors | Maximum points Awarded |
| Language Proficiency | 28 |
| Educational Qualifications | 25 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
Following Ontario PNP points system will help you to calculate your Ontario PNP points 2022:
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 equivalent, 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 regulatory body | 23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 19 |
| One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 5 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
| Duration of Work Experience | Points Awarded |
| Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Factor 4: Age
| Age (in Years) | Points Awarded |
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 or older | 0 |
Factor 5: Arranged Employment in Canada
| If | And | Points |
| Applicant currently work 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 applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer | 10 |
| Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under: An international agreement or A federal-provincial agreement |
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer | 10 |
| Applicant currently do not: Have a work permit, or Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa OR Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer 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 An employer has positive LMIA | 10 |
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 partners 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) |
5 |
After scoring 67 points, you can create your profile and get submitted into the federal government’s Express Entry pool. Once you have been submitted into the pool, your profile will be assigned CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points. These points are awarded based on your credentials, including work experience, language proficiency, age, and other factors. The following table illustrates how points are allocated in the CRS for the Ontario immigration points system:
Core Human Capital Factors
Points awarded while applying for Canada PR Visa with a spouse or common-law partner:
| Factor | Points Awarded |
| Age | 100 |
| Educational Level | 140 |
| Language Proficiency | 150 |
| Work Experience in Canada | 70 |
Following are the points that are awarded if the candidate is applying without a spouse or common-law partner:
| Factor | Points Awarded |
| Age | 110 |
| Educational Level | 150 |
| Language Proficiency | 160 |
| Work Experience in Canada | 80 |
Spouse or Common-law Partner Factors
| Factor | Points Awarded |
| Educational Level | 10 |
| Language Proficiency | 20 |
| Work Experience In Canada | 10 |
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 |
With the total of all the above-mentioned factors, the maximum Ontario PNP points for a candidate are 1200 points. Additional factors award the candidates, with a maximum of 600 points. The remaining 600 points are awarded to the candidates based on Core Human Capital Factors + Spouse or common-law partner Factors + Skill Transferability Factors.