Human Capital Stream – Ontario 2025 Guide
Ontario’s Human Capital Stream is an Express Entry–aligned category of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that lets the province select highly skilled candidates from IRCC’s federal pool. Ontario searches profiles in the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class streams for those with strong education, language skills and work experience who intend to settle in Ontario. Selected candidates receive a Notification of Interest (NOI), apply to OINP for a provincial nomination and earn 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence
Who Can Apply?
1. Express Entry profile
Hold an active profile under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
2. Federal eligibility
• FSWP: ≥67 points on the 100-point selection grid.
• CEC: ≥1 year of Canadian skilled work experience in the last 3 years
3. Education
A Canadian degree or foreign credential with a valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report (issued ≤5 years ago)
4. Language ability
CLB 7 in English or French on an IRCC-approved test
5. Settlement funds
Proof of funds per IRCC requirements, unless you hold a valid Canadian job offer
6. Intention to reside
Genuine intent to live and work in Ontario
How Does the Application Process Work?
1. Enter the Express Entry pool
Create or update your profile at Canada.ca/express-entry, selecting FSWP or CEC
2. Receive a Notification of Interest (NOI)
Ontario searches the pool and issues NOIs to top-ranked candidates via your Express Entry account
3. Gather Documents
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NOI letter & Express Entry profile number
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Passport/travel document
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Language test results
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ECA report or Canadian degree transcripts
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Reference letters (duties, NOC code, hours)
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Proof of funds
4. Apply to OINP
Within 45 days of your NOI, submit your application in the OINP e-Filing Portal, upload all documents and pay the CAD 1,500 fee
5. Receive provincial nomination
Approved candidates get a nomination notification in their IRCC account. Accept it to gain 600 CRS points
6. Apply for permanent residence
After nomination, wait for an ITA in a subsequent draw. Then submit your PR application to IRCC within 60 days, provide biometrics and complete a medical exam
Application Fee and Processing Time
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OINP fee: CAD 1,500 (non-refundable)
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IRCC fees: CAD 950 (processing) + CAD 575 (right of PR) = CAD 1,525
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Biometrics: CAD 85 per person
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OINP processing: HCP applications typically take 60–90 days
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IRCC processing: 80% of Express Entry PR files in 6 months
Required Documents
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Valid Passport -
Education Credential Assessment -
Language Test Results -
Proof of Work Experience -
Endorsement Certificate From an Atlantic Province -
Proof of Settlement Funds
Official Application Page
For detailed information and to start your application process, visit the official;
🔗 Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream ontario.ca
🔗 Create Your Express Entry Profile canada.ca
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Human Capital Stream?
An OINP stream that selects top Express Entry candidates under FSWP or CEC, without a job offer requirement
Is a job offer required?
No—no employer offer is needed to enter this stream
How long do I have to apply after an NOI?
You have 45 calendar days from the NOI date to apply to OINP
Is there a minimum CRS score?
No fixed cut-off; Ontario invites the highest-ranked eligible candidates in each draw
Can I include family members?
Yes—add spouse or common-law partner and dependent children to your Express Entry profile; IRCC fees apply per person
How often does Ontario search the pool?
Draws occur periodically throughout the year; monitor Ontario’s website and your Express Entry account for NOIs
