The Ontario Employer Direct provincial nominee immigration program started in 2007.
This project allots 500 positions for provincial nominees. Ontario will only accept
applications from foreign workers with qualifications and experience in the skill
types O, A or B of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) If you are
unsure whether you qualify for immigration to Canada under the Ontario Employer
Direct provincial nominee program, book a consultation with one of our
qualified immigration consultants.
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Employer Direct Application Priority
This program of immigration involves a two-step process. First, the employer must
apply for the approval to hire foreign workers into permanent, full-time positions
in the company. Second, if the positions are approved, the employer can hire foreign
workers to fill the approved positions. These persons must submit their application
to the Employer Direct program.
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We guarantee that your application will be accurate and complete, and in accordance
with Canadian immigration law. The average time for Immigroup to complete an employer
direct visa application is 2-4 weeks. If you are unsure as to whether you will qualify
under this immigration program, you can book a consultation appointment to
get started. At your consultation appointment, we will ask you additional qualifying
questions, and answer any questions you may have. We charge a fee of CDN $75 for
this consultation. This fee will be deducted from our total fees if you retain our
services.
Ontario Employer Direct Program Fees
The fees for an application for this immigration program are as follows:
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Fees
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Immigroup representation
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CDN $3000 + tax
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Government:
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The PNP application fee for Skilled Worker in Ontario
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$2000
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Permanent residence application fee
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CDN $550
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Right of permanent residence fee
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CDN $490
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* Government fees are based on only one person in the application. Fees will vary
depending on number of persons included in application. Applicants may be required
to pay additional fees for medical exams, police certificates, language assessments,
courier fees or adding dependents to the application.
Employer Requirements
Employers applying under this immigration category must meet the following criteria
in order to be approved to nominate employees under this program:
- The company must have been in existence, and have active operations for at least
three years
- Companies located in the GTA must have at least $1,000,000 in gross revenue for
the previous fiscal year and a minimum of five permanent full-time employees
- Companies located outside the GTA must have at least $500,000 in gross revenue for
the previous fiscal year and a minimum of three permanent full-time employees
- The company must be located in Ontario where the prospective nominee will work
Employers applying for approval for jobs must follow the listed criteria to determine
if the job they are applying for qualifies for the program.
- The job must be directly related to, and necessary for, the company’s core operations;
- The job must be a permanent, full-time position
- The job must be listed in skill types O, A or B of the National Occupation Classification
(NOC)
- The job must meet the current wage levels
- The job must only be offered to individuals who meet the criteria for the offered
employment
Foreign Worker Requirements
Foreign workers applying under this category must also meet certain criteria in
order to qualify for this program. They are listed as follows:
- Applicant must be working abroad and have received the PNP application package,
including the employer’s original Pre-screen Position form, from the prospective
employer
OR
- Applicant must reside in Ontario temporarily (as a temporary worker, visitor or
student) and have received the PNP application package, including the employer’s
original Pre-screen Position form from the prospective employer
- Meet the requirements of the position
Application Process
Persons who have a job offer from an approved employer must submit their application
within 60 days of the date of issue of the Pre-screen Position form that will be
provided by the employer.
The following are the application forms for the Ontario Employer Direct category
of provincial nomination:
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Forms for the Employer
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Time
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Employer Category Pre-Screen Application form
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Varies
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Employer Affidavit
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Authorizing or Canceling a Representative form: use this form if using
a representative to submit the application
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Translator Affidavit: use this form if using the services of
a translator
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Application forms for applicants will be mailed to them once the employer is approved.
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In order to be issued a visa, all candidates must meet criminal and medical admissibility
requirements. Applicants considered
inadmissible to Canada
may be denied a visa. Requirements for residency applications may vary depending
on the country of citizenship of the applicant. Applications from applicants who
reside in Canada will be processed by the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo,
NY. Applicants may be required to attend an interview in the Canadian Consulate
General in Buffalo or Seattle, WA.
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