Likelihood of getting nomination through OINP - Human Capital Stream

[NMAAM]

Hello,

I would like to ask about the likelihood of getting a NOI from OINP - Human Capital Stream with a score of 475. Also, how often are these NOI issued? The last one I saw was in September 2024, which is almost 8 months ago, and the score was pretty high! Are the scores expected to drop?

 

[Naturgrl]

PNPs are cut in half so don't expect scores to drop. Will depend on your NOC too.

 

[NMAAM]

PNPs are cut in half so don't expect scores to drop. Will depend on your NOC too.

Sorry, what do you mean PNPs being cut in half? Also, NOC is data scientist.

 

[rcincanada2019]

Sorry, what do you mean PNPs being cut in half? Also, NOC is data scientist.

2025 PNP allocations for each province reduced by half:

https://www.cicnews.com/2025/01/pnp...al-immigration-targets-0150613.html#gs.lox98o

In 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that he would be reducing admissions* allocations to Canada’s PNPs in 2025 by 50% (relative to 2024’s overall total).

 

[canuck78]

Sorry, what do you mean PNPs being cut in half? Also, NOC is data scientist.

Would be working towards maxing out any possible score for example language score and see if you can get a score over 500 or closer to it.

 

[NMAAM]

Ok, I see. Hoping for the best I guess. Thanks everyone!

 

[scylla]

Ok, I see. Hoping for the best I guess. Thanks everyone!

I would recommend looking for ways to increase your score. Cut offs for draws are expected to go up and not down.

 

[canuck78]

Ok, I see. Hoping for the best I guess. Thanks everyone!

The days of hoping for the best are over for now. You need to be much more strategic to maximize your chances or it will be very difficult to get PR for most.