Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
The OINP nominates foreign workers, international students, and skilled professionals who have the education, skills, and experience to contribute to Ontario's economy across Human Capital, Employer Job Offer, and Masters/PhD streams.
Who this pathway suits
Skilled professionals targeting Toronto, Ottawa, Waterloo, or regional Ontario communities.
Eligibility at a glance
- Streams include Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry-linked, targeting Tech and Healthcare), Skilled Trades, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Employer Job Offer (Foreign Worker and International Student), and Masters Graduate
- Minimum CLB 7 for Human Capital streams
- Sufficient settlement funds and genuine intent to reside in Ontario
How the process works
- Register EOI with OINP or receive Notification of Interest (NOI) via Express Entry
- Submit full OINP application within 45 days
- Receive provincial nomination (+600 points)
- Lodge federal PR
Documents you will typically need
- OINP application forms, educational transcripts, employment contracts and references, banking proof, Ontario connection documents
What to keep in mind
Human Capital Priorities stream selects candidates directly from the Express Entry pool based on targeted NOC codes without requiring a job offer.
Official source: Government of Ontario — OINP. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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