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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Check our table summary of all OINP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
Home > Work in Canada > Permanent Residency > Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) > Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) is the program used by the province of Ontario to offer permanent residence to targeted immigration candidates so they can contribute to the economy of the province and fill in the gaps in the employment market.

​The OINP, with its multiple streams, is considered one of the most diversified Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada, with streams for skilled workers and post-graduates (without job offer), streams for entrepreneurs, and other streams for job offer holders.

Choosing Ontario Immigration

The Ontario province, located at the west of Québec, is the most populated province in Canada, with more than 38% of the Canadian population. Toronto, Canada’s largest city, and Ottawa, Canada's capital, are both located in the province. Welcoming immigration has been, for decades, a tradition of this massive province. 

Apart from some federal programs, the immigration authorities of Ontario also propose some very specific pathways to the Canadian province. These can be split between Express Entry aligned streams, and the rest.

The OINP does include 3 streams that are aligned with Express Entry. In case of a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued, leading the applicant to receive 600 extra CRS points. The applicant receiving these points will automatically receive an ITA in the following Express Entry draw.
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Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be eligible for Express Entry and being in the pool. There are streams targeted at international graduates from a university in Ontario, at the Masters or PhD level. Another stream is open for business people wishing to invest their money in the province to receive their nomination. There are also 2 streams that specifically target individuals with experience and a job offer from a company in Ontario.

Overview of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Streams

The table below presents the different categories and various streams that the province of Ontario operates:
StreamMain Criteria (not exhaustive)Job Offer RequiredAligned with Express EntryApplication Fees
Category: Human Capital
French-Speaking Skilled WorkerHave an Express Entry profile as an FSW or CEC applicant with CLB 7 or better in French and CLB 6 or better in EnglishNoYes$1,500
Human Capital PrioritiesHave an Express Entry profile as an FSW or CEC applicant with a minimum of CRS points as determined by the Director
6 in-demand Tech occupations are sometimes targeted
NoYes$1,500
Skilled TradesHave an Express Entry profile as a CEC applicant, currently reside in Ontario with job experience in an eligible skilled trade occupationNoYes$1,500
Masters GraduateGraduation from a Master's in the past 2 years at an eligible publicly-funded university in Ontario that is at least one academic year in length (full-time studies)NoNo$1,500
PhD GraduateGraduation from a PhD in the past 2 years at an eligible publicly-funded university in Ontario and lived in Ontario for at least 2 years during PhD studiesNoNo$1,500
Category: Employer Job Offer
Foreign WorkerFull-time, indeterminate job offer in an occupation, either NOC TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3, with wages in line with median salaries in the same region/occupationYesNo$2,000 inside GTA
$1,500 outside GTA
International StudentThe same full-time job offer as above, and graduation from a min 2-year degree program or a min 1-year post-graduate diploma program at a Canadian institutionYesNo$1,500
In-Demand SkillsFull-time, indeterminate job offer in an eligible occupation with wages in line with median salaries in the same region/occupation, and at least 9 months of eligible previous work experience in OntarioYesNo$2,000 inside GTA
$1,500 outside GTA
Category: Business
EntrepreneurMin 2 years business owner or senior manager experience
Min net worth of $400,000 and min investment of $200,000
Creation of at least 1 new job
NoNo$3,500
GTA: Greater Toronto Area
If you are interested by in-demand occupations lists for Ontario and the other provinces, click here.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Stream Guides

For more detailed information on the OINP streams, you can consult our stream guides below. Each guide includes the stream's eligibility requirements, application process, documents needed, cost, processing times, etc
OINP - French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
OINP - Human Capital Priorities stream
Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Skilled Trades stream
Skilled Trades stream
OINP - Masters Graduate stream
Masters Graduate stream
OINP - PhD Graduate stream
PhD Graduate stream
OINP - Foreign Worker stream
Foreign Worker stream
OINP - International Student stream
International Student stream
OINP - In-Demand Skills stream
In-Demand Skills stream
OINP - Entrepreneur stream
Entrepreneur stream

Which PNPs are open?

If you feel like you could be eligible to one of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program streams, you can check out here if they are currently open.
To find out about other provincial and territorial nominee programs, check out this link.
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