Ontario OINP
OINP Entrepreneur Stream Checklist
Complete guide to Ontario's business pathway, location criteria, and investment thresholds.
💼 Active Business Involvement Required:
The OINP Entrepreneur stream is **not** a passive visa-for-sale program. You must actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis, reside in Ontario for at least 75% of the time during the performance agreement, and meet specific job creation targets.
Financial Eligibility Evaluator
Input your net worth and investment funds to check OINP eligibility:
OINP Entrepreneur Performance Milestones
If invited to apply, you must enter a signed Performance Agreement with the Province of Ontario:
- Temporary Work Permit: Ontario does not grant PR immediately. They issue a support letter so you can get a temporary work permit from IRCC to land in Canada and build the business.
- 20-Month Audit: Within 20 months of landing, you must prove you spent the investment funds, hired the required Canadian citizens or PRs, and actively operated the business.
- Nomination & PR: Once the OINP verifies you met the performance parameters, they will issue a provincial nomination, allowing you to apply to IRCC for permanent residency.
Stream Requirements
OINP Application Fee$3,500 CAD
Job Creation (GTA)Min 2 Full-Time
Job Creation (Non-GTA)Min 1 Full-Time
Language MinimumCLB 4