| OINP Stream Status Additional Notes Human Capital Priorities Temporary pause on Notifications of Interest (NOIs) being sent as of February 16, 2016. Aligned with federal Express Entry system. French-Speaking Skilled Worker Open — OINP continues to accept and process applications. Aligned with federal Express Entry system. International Student – Masters Graduate stream Temporary pause in effect as of May 9, 2016. Job offer not required. International Student – PhD Graduate stream Temporary pause in effect as of May 9, 2016. Job offer not required. Foreign Worker Open to eligible candidates whose job offer has been approved through the Employer Pre-screen application process. Job offer must meet the prevailing wage level in Ontario for that occupation. International Student with a Job Offer Open to eligible candidates whose job offer has been approved through the Employer Pre-screen application process. Previous education requirement is not Ontario-specific; graduates who studied in any province may be eligible. Corporate Open — OINP continues to accept and process applications. Successful applicants obtain Temporary Work Permits before Permanent Resident status may be obtained. Entrepreneur Open — OINP continues to accept Expressions of Interest. Successful applicants obtain Temporary Work Permits before Permanent Resident status may be obtained. |