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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream

Program

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — Entrepreneur Stream

Minimum Net Worth For businesses in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA): $800,000 OR for businesses outside the GTA: $400,000 OR for businesses in the ICT/Digital Communications sector (regardless of location): $400,000
Minimum Investment In the GTA: $600,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR Outside the GTA: $200,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business OR In the ICT/Digital Communications sector: $200,000 and ownership of 33.3% of the business
Experience At least 24 months of full-time business experience in the last five years as business owner or senior manager
EOI System Yes (province publishes info on previous draws)
Managerial Role Required
Business Plan Required
Exploratory Visit Required for business succession only
Interview Required upon request of OINP
Refundable Deposit Not required
PR/Work permit Temporary work permit; PR contingent on meeting program requirements
Additional Requirements Sign a Performance Agreement with Ontario

English/French minimum CLB 4

Create at least 2 permanent, full-time jobs for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

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