Learn how foreign workers, international students or business owners from outside of Canada can apply for permanent residence in Ontario, or how Ontario businesses can recruit international talent.
As of February 26, 2024, all new applications for an Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program ( OINP ) nomination must include the Applicant Consent Form.
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, international students and others with the right skills, experience and education apply to the OINP for a nomination.
The OINP recognizes and 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.
Discover Ontario’s nine immigration streams.
Learn how to apply for the approval of an employment position.
Find this year’s updates, news and announcements.
Learn how to protect yourself and report suspected fraud.
Learn how to submit your application after you receive an invitation to apply or notification of interest.
Find instructions and helpful tips about using the e-filing portal to register an expression of interest or submit your application.
Learn who can be a representative and how to find and appoint a representative.
You can only apply to the OINP if you are invited.
Find out what documents you need to submit with your application.
Access the e-filing portal to sign into your account.
Find out how to update your application, withdraw, request a nomination extension and more.
Get up-to-date information about application processing times.
Find out how to update your application, withdraw, request a nomination transfer and more.
The Business Immigration Services team takes an active role in helping employers find talent solutions with immigration. We are here to help businesses navigate the immigration system to:
As a designated referral partner under Canada’s Global Skills Strategy, OINP business services 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.
To help raise awareness about the OINP , an information sheet is available to download and print:
Understand your obligations as an applicant or representative, and the rights and responsibilities of the program.
If you have general questions about the OINP :
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 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only).
