OINP Application Processing Times and Nominations Issued
Get up-to-date information about application processing times and nominations issued to date.
Average application processing times as of July 11, 2022
We understand your application is taking longer to process than expected. The most up to date status information can be found by logging into your account via our e-Filing portal. Our telephone Inquiry Officers do not have any additional status information.
Average processing times are noted below. If your application is taking longer than the estimated processing time, there is no need to contact the program. We will contact you if more information is required.
| OINP stream | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|
| Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker | 70 – 100 days |
| Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities | 70 – 100 days |
| Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades | 70 – 100 days |
| Masters Graduate | 90 – 120 days |
| PhD Graduate | 90 – 120 days |
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 90 – 120 days |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 90 – 120 days |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 90 – 120 days |
| Entrepreneur | Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment: Applications: |
Annual nominations
Each year, the federal government, through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a certain number of nominations to the Ontario government (OINP).
In 2022:
- Ontario’s allocation is 9,750 nominations
- as of July 11, 2022, 4,496 nominations have been issued
Note: When an applicant is nominated for permanent residence by the OINP, they must then apply to IRCC. IRCC makes the final decision on who gets permanent residence.
Contact us
Ask us a question by email at ontarionominee@ontario.ca or by phone from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:
Tel: 416-327-0374 Toll-free: 1-866-214-6820 (toll-free within North America only)TTY: 416-325-0866 Toll-free TTY: 1-866-853-2137