Ontario PNP draw: 28 foreign entrepreneurs invited, offered nomination

Highlights of Ontario PNP draw held on August 16, 2022

• An Ontario PNP draw was held on August 16, 2022.
• 28 Canada immigration candidates were offered a chance to apply for a provincial nomination.
• The invitations were issued to immigration candidates under the Entrepreneur Stream.

On August 16, 2022, an Ontario PNP draw was held in which 28 Canada immigration candidates were offered a chance to apply for a provincial nomination. Potential entrepreneurs who are interested in settling in Ontario were invited through the Entrepreneur Stream.

Here are the details of the Ontario PNP draw:

Date	No. of Invitations Issued	Min. Score Range
August 16, 2022	28	138-160

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The Ontario Entrepreneur Stream is meant for entrepreneurs from outside Canada who are willing to start a new business or buy an existing business in Ontario. Through this Stream, a foreign entrepreneur gets the opportunity to receive a nomination for Canada PR once their business has been established in Ontario.

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Ontario Entrepreneur Stream - Eligibility requirements

Financial requirements

Net Worth

• The minimum net worth of CAD800,000 if your proposed business will be in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). The minimum net worth required for businesses outside GTA is CAD400,000.
• The minimum net worth required for the proposed business in either ICT or digital communications is CAD400,000 at any location in Ontario.

Investment and Ownership

• Invest a minimum of CAD600,000 in a business in Ontario and own a minimum of 33% if the business is in the GTA.
• Outside GTA, invest a minimum of CAD200,000 and own a minimum of 33%.
• Invest a minimum of CAD200,000 and own a minimum of 33% anywhere in the province if the proposed business is in either ICT or digital communications.

Non-Financial Requirements

• Have a minimum of 24 months of experience in a full-time business in the past 60 months, in the capacity of an owner or senior manager.
• Create at least 2 full-time jobs for Canadian PR/citizens in the proposed company if it’s located inside the GTA.
• Create at least one full-time job if the business is located outside the GTA or either in ICT or digital communications.
• Make an exploratory visit to Ontario in the 12 months preceding the date of application. (Applies to those buying an existing business)
• Have a minimum CLB 4 in the English/French language.
• Physically reside in Ontario for at least 75% of the time you are engaged with the management of the business.

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Application for Entrepreneur Stream

The Entrepreneur Stream application is a two-stage process. Here’s how the process goes:

Stage 1

• Register an EOI (Expression of Interest) using email.
• In case you receive an invitation, submit an application online.
• Attend a mandatory interview (take your business partner too, if applicable).
• Sign a performance agreement if our Stage 1 is successful.

Stage 2

• You get a support letter for a temporary work permit that will enable you to lodge an application to IRCC for a temporary work permit.
• Establish your business - you have 20 months from the date of arrival in Ontario for the implementation of your business plan. Then, submit a final report.
• If your business satisfies all requirements then you have to submit documentation to ensure that you have eligibility for nomination for Canada PR.

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