The OINP collaborates with the Government of Canada through IRCC to nominate candidates with the skills and experience needed in Ontario's economy. As of July 2, 2025, all employment position approval applications must be submitted via the new OINP Employer Portal. The program offers nine immigration streams and provides tools such as a Stream Selector to help applicants determine eligibility.

• The OINP allows foreign workers, international students, and business owners outside Canada to apply for permanent residence in Ontario or helps Ontario businesses recruit international talent.
• As of July 2, 2025, all applications for employment position approval must be submitted through the OINP Employer Portal.
• The OINP works with IRCC to nominate candidates with skills and experience needed by Ontario's economy for permanent residence.
• Applicants must be invited to apply through one of nine immigration streams offered by the OINP.
• The program provides a Stream Selector Tool to help applicants identify eligible streams based on their credentials.

• Mandatory use of the OINP Employer Portal for all employment position approval applications starting July 2, 2025.

• Foreign workers, international students, and business owners seeking permanent residence in Ontario.
• Ontario employers looking to recruit international talent.
• Applicants needing to submit employment position approvals via the OINP Employer Portal starting July 2, 2025.

• Applicants must receive an invitation to apply or notification of interest before submitting an application.
• Applications for employment position approval must be submitted via the OINP Employer Portal.
• Use the Stream Selector Tool to identify the appropriate immigration stream.
• Applicants can use representatives to assist with applications.
• Applicants can register expressions of interest or submit applications through the e-filing portal.

• July 2, 2025: Employer Portal mandatory for employment position approval applications.

• https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp