Hi Everyone,
I recently received my Nomination confirmation from OINP - International Student stream (ISS). I am filling out the online application and had a few questions. I'd appreciate it a lot if you could help me out with your experience/knowledge:
1. As you may know under the OINP-ISS, there is no requirement to provide proof of funds apart from the Full-time job offer. Therefore, for Form IMM-0008_4e, should I just enter the current funds I have in my bank account (they are below the required funds for EE, which I'm not sure would apply to me too as a Non-EE applicant). Is that enough? I can attach a letter of explanation giving more details on proof of funds and my offer letter too.
2. I did a 4 month graduate diploma after my bachelors in Canada. Should I enter in my "highest level of education" as Post graduate - no degree? I did not apply for a study permit for this program as it was less than 6 months.
3. For IMM5669, there are a lot of overlaps, as I held sometimes 2 jobs simultaneously. And I also worked part time while I was on my study permit doing my bachelors in Canada. How do I account for the overlaps. Should I just list everything?
4. For IMM5562 - for the initial travel from my home country to Canada to study, should I just enter "4+ years" as duration, because I have been here since I came to study. I also made short trips back to my home country since then which I have added successfully in there.
5. In Fall 2026, I plan to take about a month of leave (which would likely be a unpaid leave of absence as per my employer's rules). Should I be notifying OINP? Or would that not count as an extended vacation/leave which would require a notice to OINP? This will be temporary and I will be back full time permanently.
I understand this might be a lot. But I would really appreciate the help you all can provide. Especially
@Miss bee 
Thanks everyone.