Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Learn how to apply for permanent residence in Ontario or how Ontario businesses can recruit international talent.
New — Ontario Workforce Priority Stream
The OINP is changing. The new Ontario Workforce Priority stream has now launched, and all other streams are now closed. Watch for more changes coming soon.
Read the Ontario Workforce Priority stream page to learn more.
Overview
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is the province’s economic immigration program. It works in collaboration with the Government of Canada through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Foreign workers with the necessary skills, experience and education apply to the OINP for a nomination.
The OINP nominates people for permanent residence who have the skills and experience the Ontario economy needs, and the Government of Canada makes the final decision to approve applications for permanent residence.
For other ways to immigrate to Ontario, visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Learn about the program
Ontario Workforce Priority stream
Learn about the stream requirements.
Review program updates
Find this year’s updates, news and announcements.
Guide for employers
Learn how to apply for the approval of an employment position.
Protect yourself and others from fraud
Learn how to protect yourself and report suspected fraud.
Previous invitations to apply
Review invitations to apply issued to candidates.
Closed streams
Learn about Ontario’s previous immigration streams.
Learn how to apply
Application process
Learn how to register an expression of interest and how to apply.
How to use the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Employer Portal
Learn how to use the Employer Portal to apply for approval of an employment position.
Use a representative to apply
Learn who can represent you and how to appoint them.
Document checklists
Find out what documents you need to apply.
After you submit your application
Sign in or check your application status
Access the e-filing portal to sign into your account.
Update your application
Find out how to make changes to your application, request a nomination extension and more.
Business immigration services
The Immigration Promotion and Employer Outreach team takes an active role in helping employers find talent solutions with immigration. We are here to help businesses navigate the immigration system to:
- fill labour shortages
- retain international students
- get skilled workers faster
As a designated referral partner under Canada’s Global Skills Strategy, OINP’s Immigration Promotion and Employer Outreach team can help innovative companies that are scaling up or significantly investing in Ontario. We offer personalized service that can help businesses get an expedited work permit and Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for your highly skilled talent needs.
We provide info-sessions, in-person or teleconference meetings, and dedicated staff for your assistance.
Contact us today at immigration.ontario@ontario.ca
OINP Legislation
Understand your rights and responsibilities as an applicant or representative.
Disclaimer
The OINP is governed by the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 (Act) and its regulations. In the event of any inconsistency between the Act and its regulations and this page, the Act and its regulations take precedence.
Contact us
If you have general questions about the OINP:
- use our webform
- call us 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
If you have questions about your application for a visa or temporary permit or your application for permanent residence, please contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada through their website or by telephone at