Document checklist: OINP PhD Graduate stream

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Last verified on 2026-10-12. Check the official source.

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1. Applicant consent form

   The checklist says to complete, sign, and upload the Applicant Consent Form after the invitation, once the application in the e-filing portal has been reviewed. A representative may not sign it.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

2. Photograph

   The checklist says you must upload a photograph of yourself. It must be a scan of a physical photo or a digital photo and must meet passport or visa photo specifications. A photo of the passport details page is not accepted.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

3. Passport personal details page and Canadian visa or stamp pages

   The checklist says you must upload a copy of the personal details page of your passport and every page that shows a Canadian visa or entry stamp.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

4. Status documents in Canada

   The checklist says to upload current and previous status documents from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency, such as a work permit, study permit, temporary resident visa, or other Canadian immigration document. Maintained status uses the acknowledgement letter, fee receipt, or mailing receipt the page names.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

5. Proof of residence in Ontario

   The checklist says you must upload documents in your full name that show an Ontario address, to show you legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the last two years before you apply.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

6. PhD degree documents

   The checklist says that if the degree has been granted, upload the degree and the official transcripts the degree section names. If it has not been granted yet, upload the documents that section names instead.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

7. Settlement funds documents

   The checklist says you must upload the documents for the settlement-funds option you use, or a combination of them. Available funds use recent bank statements for the last three months, and a spouse or common-law partner statement only with a letter confirming access. Investments need the account statements and a letter from the institution that the funds can be liquidated. Ongoing Ontario employment uses the two most recent pay slips and the original job offer. A job offer uses the signed job-offer letter. The minimum amount stays on the checklist. Black out credit card numbers.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

8. Resumé

   The checklist says you must upload your most current resumé, covering work and education, the duties of each position, and your current residential address, email, and phone number.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

9. Intention to reside in Ontario

   The checklist says you must list established ties to Ontario, or a statement of intent to reside in Ontario if you have none. Examples on the page include Ontario work, study, family, and housing. Financial documents must have credit card numbers blacked out.

   Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

10. Expression of interest scoring-factor documents

    The checklist says that if you are invited, you must upload the documents that support each scoring factor for which you received points. The factor list stays on the checklist.

    Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

If this also applies

• If a spouse, common-law partner, or dependent child is included, also add each dependent family member passport personal details page.

  The checklist says that if family members are included, you must upload the personal details page from the passport of each dependent family member. That can include a spouse or common-law partner, children under 22, and their children.

  Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

• If you have other education documents, you may add them.

  The checklist lists other degrees, diplomas, or occupational certificates as optional.

  Source: https://www.ontario.ca/document/oinp-document-checklists/phd-graduate-stream-applicant-checklist

• Confirm eligibility on the official page or book a consult

  Confirm eligibility on the official page. Booking a consult is a separate step from this informational checklist.

  Source: https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-phd-graduate-stream

Sources

• OINP PhD Graduate stream. Last verified on 2026-10-12.
• PhD Graduate Stream – Applicant Checklist. Last verified on 2026-10-12.

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