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Processing times for skilled immigration in Ontario nearly doubles, derailing the province's housing and infrastructure ambitions

The processing time for skilled immigrants nominated by the provinces, through programs like the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), has nearly doubled, jumping from 11 months to 20 months.

Published May 23, 2025 at 6:02pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Processing times for skilled immigration in Ontario nearly doubles, derailing the province's housing and infrastructure ambitions

PC MPP David Piccini attends Question Period at Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

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