Masters Graduate stream (closed)
Former Ontario stream for graduates of a master's program at an eligible Ontario university, which did not require a job offer. It is closed; its last published invitation round was 2026-04-22.
Who it suits
- Not available to new applicants; listed for history only.
Requirements
- Former credentialFormer rule: master's degree from an eligible Ontario university. ↗ ontario.ca
- Former languageFormer rule: CLB 7 or higher in English or French. ↗ ontario.ca
- Former residenceFormer rule: one year of legal residence in Ontario within the two years before applying, plus proof of funds and intention to live in Ontario. ↗ ontario.ca
- ClosedArchived stream page states the stream closed as of 2026-05-30 as part of the OINP redesign. ↗ ontario.ca
How candidates are selected
No longer selecting: the stream is closed. Successor: the Ontario Workforce Priority stream, which uses an expression-of-interest pool and points grid.
Location requirement: Former rule: Ontario university graduate with one year of Ontario residence.
Processing: IRCC's service standard for the federal PR stage after nomination is 180 days for Express Entry-linked nominees and 11 months for paper (non-Express Entry) nominees, not counting the province's own processing. Ontario publishes no overall processing time on its application-process page.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Masters Graduate stream (last published round) | 61 | 674 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Masters Graduate, targeted draw | 30 | 582 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- ontario.caMasters Graduate stream (archived)Checked 2026-10-01
- ontario.caOINP invitations to applyChecked 2026-10-01
- ontario.caOINP streams (closed streams)Checked 2026-10-01
- ontario.ca2026 OINP updatesChecked 2026-10-01
- ontario.caOntario Workforce Priority streamChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.