The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is Ontario's economic immigration program that nominates foreign workers, international students, and business owners for permanent residence based on skills and experience needed by the Ontario economy.
The OINP collaborates with the Government of Canada through IRCC to nominate candidates for permanent residence who meet Ontario's economic needs. 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 such as a Stream Selector Tool to help applicants identify eligibility. Business immigration services assist employers in recruiting international talent and expediting work permits and LMIA processing.
- The OINP allows foreign workers, international students, and business owners outside Canada to apply for permanent residence in Ontario.
- 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.
- There are nine immigration streams available under the OINP.
- Applicants can use the Stream Selector Tool to determine eligibility for specific streams.
- Business Immigration Services help employers fill labour shortages and expedite work permits and LMIA processing.
- Applicants must be invited to apply or receive a notification of interest before submitting an application.
- Applicants can update, withdraw, or request extensions for their applications through the e-filing portal.
- 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 labour 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.
- Use the e-filing portal to register expressions of interest and submit applications.
- Applicants may appoint representatives to assist with applications.
- July 2, 2025: Employer Portal mandatory for employment position approval applications.
- January 6, 2026: Last update of program information.