The OINP collaborates with the Government of Canada through IRCC to nominate candidates with the skills and experience needed in Ontario. Applications for employment position approvals must be submitted via the new Employer Portal as of July 2, 2025. The program offers nine immigration streams and provides tools like the Stream Selector to help applicants identify eligibility. Business immigration services assist employers in recruiting international talent and expediting work permit and LMIA processing.

• As of July 2, 2025, all applications for employment position approval must be submitted via the OINP Employer Portal.
• The OINP is Ontario’s economic immigration program working with IRCC to nominate candidates for permanent residence.
• Foreign workers, international students, and business owners can apply for nomination if they meet Ontario’s labor market needs.
• The program offers nine immigration streams and a Stream Selector Tool to help applicants determine eligibility.
• Business Immigration Services assist employers with talent recruitment and expedited work permit and LMIA processing under Canada’s Global Skills Strategy.

• Mandatory use of the OINP Employer Portal for 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 and fill labor shortages.

• Submit applications for employment position approval via the OINP Employer Portal.
• Use the Stream Selector Tool to identify eligible immigration streams.
• Apply only after receiving an invitation to apply or notification of interest.
• Refer to document checklists and use the e-filing portal for application submission and status updates.

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

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