Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Pathways

The OINP operates primarily under a job-offer-backed priority matrix. Candidates are split into three new operational pathways:

• TEER 0–3 Skilled Pathway: For candidates in managerial, professional, or technical occupations (formerly NOC 0, A, B). Requires an active job offer from an eligible Ontario employer, university degree/diploma, and matching language bands.
• TEER 4–5 Intermediate/Semi-Skilled Pathway: Focused on in-demand lower-skilled occupations (such as transport drivers, agriculture, and hospitality workers). Helps address critical local labor shortages.
• Self-Employed Physician Pathway: A fast-track stream for foreign-trained medical practitioners and general physicians who intend to establish clinics or work in Ontario's public healthcare system.

Ontario has also announced plans to launch additional streams targeting Priority Healthcare Practitioners, Technology Sector Experts, and Exceptional Graduate Talents later in the year.

Expression of Interest (EOI) Process

To apply for the OINP, you must submit a profile through the Ontario e-Filing Portal:

1. Register your EOI: Submit details about your job offer, language score, education, and work history. There is no fee to register an EOI.
2. Wait for Draw / Invitation: Ontario holds regular draws inviting candidates from the EOI pool. Scoring is based on salary offered, job location (points are higher for regions outside the Greater Toronto Area), and occupation priority.
3. Submit Nomination Application: If invited, you have exactly **14 calendar days** to upload certified documentation and pay the application fee.

OINP Program Fees & Refund Rules

While submitting an EOI is free, the application fees for nominees are as follows: