Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP): Your Path to Permanent Residency

What Is OINP?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) allows individuals with skills, education, or business plans valued in Ontario to gain a provincial nomination—a fast-track help toward Canadian permanent residency with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). (turn0search6, turn0search1)

Ontario manages applications through two systems:

• Express Entry–aligned streams (“enhanced”)—successful candidates get 600 bonus CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
• Non-Express Entry streams (“base”)—applicants apply directly to IRCC after nomination.
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OINP Streams at a Glance

1. Human Capital (Express Entry–Aligned)

Ideal if you have a valid Express Entry profile.

• Human Capital Priorities Stream
  Requires Canadian or ECA-equivalent bachelor’s/master’s/PhD, CLB 7+, and work experience aligned with FSWP or CEC. Ontario sends a Notification of Interest (NOI)—if you receive one, you have 45 days to apply. (turn0search6, turn0search14)
• French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
  Similar to above, but needs bilingual proficiency—CLB 7 in French and CLB 6 in English. (turn0search6, turn0search14)
• Skilled Trades Stream
  Requires one year of full-time experience in eligible trades (NOC 73, 82, 83, 93), a job offer in Ontario, CLB 5+, and a valid work permit if applying from within Canada. (turn0search6)

2. Graduate Streams (Base)

For recent graduates from Ontario universities.

• Master’s Graduate Stream
  No job offer required. Must have graduated within the last two years with at least one year of full-time study. (turn0search6, turn0search3)
• PhD Graduate Stream
  Same as above but for PhD holders. No job offer needed. (turn0search6, turn0search3)

3. Employer Job Offer Streams (Base)

Require a full-time job offer in Ontario from a qualified employer.

• Foreign Worker Stream
  Skilled job offer (TEER 0–3) with required work experience. (turn0search6)
• International Student Stream
  Recent graduates with eligible job offer and Ontario credential. (turn0search6)
• In-Demand Skills Stream
  Jobs in specific in-demand roles (e.g., agriculture, construction, personal support). Requires 9 months of experience in Ontario. Express Entry profile is not required. (turn0search6, turn0search8)

All these are now managed through a new employer-led e-Registration system via the Ontario Employer Portal. (turn0search4)

4. Business Entrepreneur Stream

For entrepreneurs looking to establish or buy a business in Ontario:

• Must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited to apply.
• Requires a performance agreement, minimum investment and net worth, managerial experience.
• After approval, candidates may receive a temporary work permit to operate the business before receiving nomination. (turn0search20)

Quick Overview Table

Why Choose True Pearl Visa Services Inc.?

We’ll help you:

• Choose the best OINP stream for your credentials or job offer.
• Optimize your Express Entry profile or EOI for Human Capital streams.
• Guide employers through Employer Portal registration and job offer compliance.
• Prepare strong applications for graduate or business streams.
• Navigate through invitations and ensure seamless submission to IRCC.