Why is ITA preferred over PNP (OINP)?

[winterdiva]

Hi,
I've been browsing though the forum to gather general information (just starting out). I saw many posts where people with PNPs are being encouraged to wait for ITAs. What's the problem with going PNP route?

In our case, we will be around 442. Since we both work in the banking/financial services industry, we will anyway want to move to Toronto. How different will OINP be in our case (compared to ITA)? We are not in a rush to move, but a birthday coming in July will reduce points for us.

Thanks!

 

[ypaul]

1. PNP costs money, OINP costs $1500.
2. PNP processing takes time in months, you can avoid that delay if you get direct ITA.

 

[pitico55]

Hi,
I've been browsing though the forum to gather general information (just starting out). I saw many posts where people with PNPs are being encouraged to wait for ITAs. What's the problem with going PNP route?

In our case, we will be around 442. Since we both work in the banking/financial services industry, we will anyway want to move to Toronto. How different will OINP be in our case (compared to ITA)? We are not in a rush to move, but a birthday coming in July will reduce points for us.

Thanks!

You save time and money if you can get ITA directly without PNP.