Master's degree in Ontario: permanent residency without work experience

There is a curriculum in Ontario that opens the possibility to apply for permanent residence with or without work experience. 

If you are a foreigner looking for higher studies in Canada this year 2024, know that you can study a master's degree in the busy Canadian province of Ontario and with that you will have the possibility to apply for permanent residency once you have obtained your diploma, even without having gained work experience! In this Immiland blog, I share valuable information about this encouraging VIP-type study plan, which is very eye-catching, but it must be specified that not everyone qualifies. That is why I invite you to read this article carefully to learn about the special elements that the program has and what are the unique requirements that would make you eligible, so you will avoid wasting time and money in case you don't qualify. Let's get started!

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Who qualifies for this OINP?

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International students who meet the following requirements qualify for this migration plan for study in Ontario:

• Graduated with a master's degree from an eligible university.

• They have an advanced level of English, even much higher than that required by the university. 
• They enter the group of graduates of master's degrees in:

• Health, engineering, mathematics, computer science and trades such as agriculture and natural resources. 
• In addition, in areas such as business administration, social education, behavior and safety, transportation services.

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How to earn more points for this OINP?

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International master's degree students who want permanent residency in Ontario, consider the following to earn points:

• TEAM: health, engineering, mathematics, computer science and trades such as: agriculture and natural resources have 12 points. 
• Those in administration have 6 points. 
• Demonstrate a high score on a recognized English language test such as IELTS.
• Acquire preparation in previous studies, since the provincial government will evaluate your highest educational level and will give you points.
• Provide evidence of your salary entry in Canada, if you worked in Canada and generated over $40,000.00 CAD, you will earn bonus points.
• Learn to speak French, this language is highly appreciated by the provincial government and there are migration plans for French speakers.
• It is important for you to know that there is no age-related scoring. If you are over 35 to 40 years old, you can still apply.

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What is the real outlook for master's students who want to apply to this OINP?

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You should not bet 100% on a single plan for permanent residence, you should always have a plan B. 

The Ontario provincial nomination program for the master's degree study plan involves factors that condition the obtaining of your permanent residency. Whether you travel to Canada to study or to work, it is always necessary to have established the different alternatives to obtain the permanent residency, since many times the plan you had in mind is not exactly the one you manage to achieve, that is why you should consider several options that adapt to your profile for the permanent residency. 

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A plan B for master's students in Ontario

Studying a master's degree in Ontario is a good choice because of the possibility of permanent residency even without work experience, but this so-called "VIP-type" plan is not entirely guaranteed; in fact, before you travel, you should be aware that you may have to go to other gateways to the country as part of your plan B for permanent residency, for example, the Canadian Experience Class, for which you would need to gain work experience.    

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Immiland Canada's recommendations for securing your permanent residency in Ontario

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As certified advisors in the orientation of migratory routes to this beautiful country, our best recommendation is that you secure your entry to Canada through several doors, this means that you activate plan A, plan B, plan VIP and all the plans that are available, for this you must prepare yourself, remember that the Canadian government values very much the high level of languages, studies and work experience. Here are some tips:

• Create your portal for Ontario and wait for your iTA.
• Get the highest score by learning French and improving your English level.
• Choose a master's degree that has priority, such as: health, computer science, engineering or business. 
• Graduate from your master's degree and start working. Remember that when you graduate with your master's degree you can get a three-year post-graduation permit. So, if your master's degree was for one year, you can apply for a three-year permit. 
• Look for a job offer in a position related to your completed studies.
• Start working and gain Canadian experience so that, in case you do not qualify for residency by provincial nomination, you can opt for the Canadian Experience Class, this would be your plan B if you fail to qualify for the OINP without work experience. For this plan B, Express Entry - Canadian Experience Class, you must:

• Have 12 months of professional experience.
• Intermediate French and advanced English.
• If you have a partner, your immigration profile should also be attractive to Canada.
• Before traveling to Canada, be clear about this immigration pathway and what you need to do to obtain permanent residency. 

We hope you can take advantage of this pathway to permanent residency without work experience and gain time in your dream of living in Canada, however, always remember that you have to work to improve your profile, as Canada values highly the good preparation of immigrants who want to contribute to the economic growth from their professional and work experience.

If you have any doubts about choosing a master's degree, please contact us at Info@immilandcanada.com and we can help you in the process of choosing the right program and institution for your profile. 

In our consultation, we explain in detail which province is most attractive for you and if you need to improve anything before applying for your visa. At Immiland, we have it all for the immigrant. Learn more about the services we offer here.

With love,

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Immiland