Residency Requirement for OSAP ( New Immigrant )

[S khan]

I want to ask weather it is compulsory for new immigrants to live 12months in Ontario before becoming eligible for OSAP.

 

[Leon]

Here is OSAP: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal

On this page, there is a number to call: 1-888-449-4478

Try this number and ask them if there is such a condition.

 

[scylla]

A good summary of the OHIP residency requirements is provided here:

http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=ESL_ADULT&faq_id=4001161

Either you, your spouse/common law partner or your parents (if you're still a minor/dependent) must have resided in Ontario for the last 12 months in order for you to qualify.

 

[S khan]

A good summary of the OHIP residency requirements is provided here:

http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=ESL_ADULT&faq_id=4001161

Either you, your spouse/common law partner or your parents (if you're still a minor/dependent) must have resided in Ontario for the last 12 months in order for you to qualify.

Thanks alot for your reply.

My wife is a Canadian Citizen and she is living in Ontario for the last 10 years but currently is she studying as well so weather I will be eligible any idea ??

 

[scylla]

Thanks alot for your reply.

My wife is a Canadian Citizen and she is living in Ontario for the last 10 years but currently is she studying as well so weather I will be eligible any idea ??

Read through the information on the page I provided and I think it should answer all of your questions. If your wife is studying full time, then you do not qualify for OHIP. If she is only studying part-time, then you might qualify.

 

[Atlast]

I guess this had has changed now? Read one can apply even if they've not stayed in Ontario for up to 12 months.

 

[BC4life]

You certainly can apply for OSAP as a new immigrant before your 12 month period. I am currently applying for a one year graduate certificate program starting next month and I just landed mid-July

OHIP is for health insurance you can apply when you establish yourself as a resident and have a permanent address in Ontario, it becomes active 3 months after your landing date.

 

[Atlast]

You certainly can apply for OSAP as a new immigrant before your 12 month period. I am currently applying for a one year graduate certificate program starting next month and I just landed mid-July

OHIP is for health insurance you can apply when you establish yourself as a resident and have a permanent address in Ontario, it becomes active 3 months after your landing date.

When do you think the OSAP Payment will pull through?

 

[jeesh]

You certainly can apply for OSAP as a new immigrant before your 12 month period. I am currently applying for a one year graduate certificate program starting next month and I just landed mid-July

OHIP is for health insurance you can apply when you establish yourself as a resident and have a permanent address in Ontario, it becomes active 3 months after your landing date.

Hi, do let us know whether the OSAP thing worked out for you.

 

[shabtam]

You certainly can apply for OSAP as a new immigrant before your 12 month period. I am currently applying for a one year graduate certificate program starting next month and I just landed mid-July

OHIP is for health insurance you can apply when you establish yourself as a resident and have a permanent address in Ontario, it becomes active 3 months after your landing date.

Hey, just wanted to ask if you got the OSAP you mentioned in this comment. And what was the process of applying

 

[BC4life]

Yes got OSAP just fine. Loan+Grant. Thinking about applying again this September for a second post graduate certificate or a mba while working or starting a business.

 

[ProjectGFResidency]

Yes got OSAP just fine. Loan+Grant. Thinking about applying again this September for a second post graduate certificate or a mba while working or starting a business.

Hi there,

Just to confirm, you don't need to have lived in Canada for 12 months+?

I am a Canadian citizen, due to start my MBA in September; however, I have never lived in Canada, so I am really concerned I won't be eligible for OSAP.

I'll be moving to Toronto in August.

Thanks

 

[jeesh]

BC4life might be able to better explain.

But i too inquired directly from them. You might be able to get before 12 months, however you still need to provide your SIN number.

Where are you doing your MBA?

 

[Wolverine17]

Can me and my wife have osap or only one person can have osap? Am asking this because couldnt find any info available on that matter,thanks

 

[ProjectGFResidency]

BC4life might be able to better explain.

But i too inquired directly from them. You might be able to get before 12 months, however you still need to provide your SIN number.

Where are you doing your MBA?

Fortunately I have my SIN number (and I've started my OSAP application).

Doing the MBA at Rotman, so it's very expensive. I got a $30k scholarship + some other benefits. I've also paid the $5k deposit, but without OSAP it's unaffordable, so don't want to have to not start the course.

Conscious I'm a bit silly for not double and triple checking the requirements before setting this whole process in motion. I also gave up places at American MBAs with $80k+ scholarships as Rotman seemed like a good choice with OSAP...