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Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) — 2026

Explore Ontario's current Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, eligibility requirements, EOI process, scoring factors and pathways to permanent residence.

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2026 OINP update

Important OINP Update — 2026

Ontario redesigned its Provincial Nominee Program in June 2026. The former eight OINP streams were closed and replaced by the new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream EOI portal opened on August 4, 2026. The current stream provides pathways for eligible foreign workers with qualifying Ontario job offers across NOC TEER categories and for eligible self-employed physicians.

Last reviewed: September 2026Official update
Overview

About the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows Ontario to nominate people for permanent residence when their skills, employment and experience support the province's labour-market priorities. In 2026, Ontario consolidated its pathways under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream.

The current stream covers workers with qualifying Ontario job offers in every NOC TEER category and eligible self-employed physicians who do not need a job offer. Ontario first assesses the employer, position, candidate and EOI. A provincial invitation is not a nomination, and a nomination is not permanent residence: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada makes the final federal decision.

The 600-point CRS increase applies only when an eligible TEER 0–3 or physician applicant chooses the Express Entry nomination option, independently qualifies for a federal Express Entry program and accepts the nomination in their federal profile. Other nominations follow the applicable non-Express Entry federal PR process.

If you are comparing Ontario with other options, review our permanent residence pathways and Express Entry guidance before choosing a strategy.

If your current authorization to work is ending, review the separate options for an expiring work permit. A provincial nomination does not automatically issue or guarantee a work permit.

Current pathways

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream — Eligibility

Choose the pathway that matches the approved position or medical practice. Each route has different evidence, language, education and federal-processing rules.

TEER 0–3 Job Offer

For eligible workers with an approved full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3.

View Requirements ▾
  • The employer must first submit the job offer through the OINP Employer Portal and obtain position approval.
  • The applicant must meet the pathway's work experience, education or licensing, language, status and intention-to-reside requirements.
  • The usual language minimum is CLB/NCLC 6 in all four abilities. Listed skilled-trade occupations require CLB/NCLC 5. A qualifying recent Ontario graduate may be exempt from language testing.
  • Education is generally a Canadian post-secondary credential requiring at least one year of full-time study, or a foreign equivalent supported by an ECA less than five years old. Specific trade, nursing-assistant and licensing alternatives apply.
  • Applicants using the mandatory-licence route must hold the authorization required to practise the occupation in Ontario. Special rules apply to transport truck and bus/transit operators.
  • TEER 0–3 candidates may choose the Express Entry nomination option only if they independently meet a federal Express Entry program's requirements and maintain a valid profile.

TEER 4–5 Job Offer

For eligible workers with an approved full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in NOC TEER 4 or 5.

View Requirements ▾
  • The employer must submit the job offer through the Employer Portal and obtain approval for the position.
  • The applicant needs at least nine months of cumulative, paid, full-time experience in the job-offer position within the two years before applying.
  • The applicant needs CLB/NCLC 4 or higher in listening, reading, writing and speaking on an accepted test taken within two years.
  • The education minimum is a Canadian secondary school diploma or credential, or a foreign equivalent supported by an ECA less than five years old.
  • Any mandatory Ontario licence or authorization for the occupation must be held when required.
  • This pathway is not eligible for the Express Entry nomination option. A nomination proceeds through the applicable federal permanent-residence process.

Self-Employed Physician

For eligible physicians who will practise independently in Ontario. No Ontario job offer or employer is required.

View Requirements ▾
  • The physician must hold an eligible College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario certificate and be a member in good standing.
  • Eligible registration includes independent practice, academic practice, or a provisional certificate. A postgraduate education licence does not qualify for this no-job-offer pathway.
  • The physician must be eligible to receive payment for publicly funded health services and hold an OHIP billing number.
  • Eligible physicians begin EOI registration through the OINP webform. Regional points use the Ontario practice address connected to the OHIP billing number.
  • Physicians may choose the Express Entry nomination option if they independently meet federal Express Entry requirements and maintain a valid profile.
TEER 0–3: detailed eligibility▾
  • Approved full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, with the employer-employee relationship and wage requirements satisfied.
  • One qualifying work-experience route: six consecutive paid full-time months in the offered position within 12 months; three consecutive months for a qualifying recent Ontario graduate; two years of cumulative experience in the same or specified related NOC within five years; or the mandatory Ontario licence/authorization. Special transport-driver rules apply.
  • Generally a Canadian post-secondary credential of at least one full-time year, or a foreign equivalent with an ECA less than five years old. Listed skilled trades may use secondary education; NOC 33102 may use an eligible Ontario college certificate; licensing may provide an exemption.
  • CLB/NCLC 6 in all four abilities, CLB/NCLC 5 for specified skilled-trade groups, or a qualifying recent Ontario graduate language exemption.
  • Valid temporary-resident status when applying from inside Canada, intention to live in Ontario, and any legally required occupational licence.
  • The applicant and family generally cannot hold more than 10% equity in the employer, except permitted equity received as employee remuneration below the limit.
TEER 4–5: detailed eligibility▾
  • Approved full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in NOC TEER 4 or 5.
  • At least nine months of cumulative paid, full-time work in the job-offer position within the two years before application: at least 1,170 hours in a 12-month period and at least 30 paid hours per week.
  • Canadian secondary school diploma or credential, or an ECA-supported foreign equivalent. The ECA must be less than five years old on the application date.
  • CLB/NCLC 4 or higher in listening, reading, writing and speaking on an accepted test less than two years old.
  • Valid temporary-resident status when applying from inside Canada, intention to live in Ontario, and any mandatory licence or authorization.
  • The applicant and family generally cannot hold more than 10% equity in the employer, subject to the employee-remuneration exception.
Self-employed physicians: detailed eligibility▾
  • No job offer or supporting employer is required, but the applicant must be or intend to be self-employed in Ontario medical practice.
  • Membership in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and an independent-practice, academic-practice or provisional certificate of registration.
  • Eligibility to receive payment for publicly funded health services and an OHIP billing number.
  • A postgraduate education licence does not qualify for the no-job-offer physician pathway, although the physician may assess eligibility through a job-offer pathway.
  • EOI registration begins through the OINP physician webform. The practice address linked to the OHIP billing number determines regional scoring.
  • Valid status when applying from inside Canada and evidence of a genuine intention to reside and practise in Ontario.
Comparison

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream at a Glance

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream pathway comparison
PathwayJob OfferOccupationsMain Candidate Type
TEER 0–3Required; employer position approval requiredNOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3Managers, professionals, technicians, skilled trades and other eligible skilled workers
TEER 4–5Required; employer position approval requiredNOC TEER 4 or 5Intermediate and labour occupations meeting the specific work, language and education rules
Self-Employed PhysicianNot requiredEligible Ontario medical practicePhysicians with eligible CPSO registration, good standing and an OHIP billing number
Employment position

Ontario Job Offer Requirements

These requirements apply to TEER 0–3 and TEER 4–5 applications. Self-employed physicians use separate rules.

Full-time and permanent

The position must be indeterminate and require at least 30 paid hours per week. Seasonal, temporary or contract-only work does not meet this standard.

Ontario-based position

Employment activities must occur primarily in Ontario, subject to the specific transport occupation exception in the regulation.

Correct NOC and TEER

The position, duties and experience must align with the NOC selected by the employer. The TEER category determines the applicant pathway.

Required wage

The wage generally must meet the Job Bank median for the occupation and region and cannot be below the applicant's current employer wage. A qualifying recent Ontario graduate may use the applicable low-wage level.

Genuine employment

There must be a real employer-employee relationship. Independent contracting is not eligible, except for the separate self-employed physician pathway.

Employer Portal approval

The employer initiates the job offer in the Employer Portal and must complete the position-approval application. A candidate EOI cannot replace employer approval.

Urgently necessary

The position must be urgently necessary to the employer's business activities and must not affect a labour dispute.

Position requirements

The candidate must meet the education, work, licence and other qualifications reasonably required to perform the offered occupation.

Current employment

If the candidate already works for the employer, the offered wage cannot be lower than the current wage and the qualifying employment must be maintained as required.

Supporting business

Ontario Employer Requirements

Employer eligibility is assessed separately from candidate eligibility. The location where the applicant will work changes the revenue and staffing thresholds.

Business history, premises and compliance▾
  • At least three years of active business before the application date.
  • An Ontario business premises where the applicant will work.
  • No outstanding orders under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 or Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • The Ontario Public Service and OPS entities cannot be the supporting employer. Other government bodies must qualify as separate legal entities.
Revenue thresholds by work location▾
  • Greater Toronto Area: at least $1,000,000 gross annual revenue in the most recently completed fiscal year.
  • Specified larger census divisions outside the GTA, including Ottawa, Waterloo, Hamilton, Simcoe, Middlesex, Niagara, Essex, Wellington, Greater Sudbury, Frontenac, Brant, Peterborough, Hastings and Thunder Bay: at least $500,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year.
  • Other Ontario locations: at least $250,000 in each of the two most recently completed fiscal years.
Canadian citizen and permanent resident employees▾
  • GTA work location: at least five full-time Canadian citizen or permanent resident employees at that location.
  • Work location outside the GTA: at least three full-time Canadian citizen or permanent resident employees at that location.
  • The threshold is tested at the relevant work or reporting location on the application date.
Recruitment, wage and position approval▾
  • Reasonable recruitment efforts may be required, particularly when the candidate lives outside Canada or works outside Ontario.
  • The wage and employment terms must meet Ontario's rules and any applicable collective agreement.
  • The employer must submit through the Employer Portal and satisfy the position-approval process and applicable deadline.
  • Transport truck and bus/transit operator employers must meet the applicable CVOR and safety-rating rules.

Location and pathway differences matter. Revenue, staffing, wage and transport-sector rules should be checked against the current official criteria before submission.

Application sequence

How the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Works

EOI, invitation, nomination and permanent residence are separate decisions. Completing one stage does not guarantee the next.

1

Employer initiates

For job-offer pathways, the Ontario employer enters the offer in the Employer Portal. An eligible physician instead starts through the OINP physician webform.

2

Position approval

The employer completes the position-approval application. Candidate eligibility does not cure an ineligible employer or position.

3

Candidate registers EOI

The job-offer candidate uses the offer ID and registers within 30 calendar days. The EOI is free and is normally valid for 12 months.

4

Ontario selects and invites

OINP may run general or targeted draws. An invitation to apply is permission to submit evidence; it is not a nomination.

5

Application is submitted

The candidate has 17 calendar days after invitation to file the complete application and pay the provincial fee. Ontario assesses the employer, position and candidate.

6

Nomination and federal PR

If Ontario nominates, the candidate applies to IRCC within the required federal period. IRCC assesses admissibility and makes the final permanent-residence decision.

EOI
A ranked expression of interest in the pool
ITA
An invitation to submit a full OINP application
Nomination
Ontario's provincial approval, subject to conditions
Federal PR
IRCC's separate final permanent-residence decision
Expression of interest

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream EOI Scoring

Ontario can conduct general or targeted draws and may change selection priorities. Meeting eligibility or having a particular score does not guarantee an invitation.

Employment and occupation EOI scoring
FactorValuePoints
NOC TEERTEER 0 or 1 / TEER 2 or 3 / TEER 4 or 59 / 6 / 0
NOC broad occupational categoryCategory 3 / 7 / 2 / 0, 1, 4, 8 or 9 / 5 or 610 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2
Hourly wage (job-offer pathways)$40+ / $35–39.99 / $30–34.99 / $25–29.99 / $20–24.99 / under $2015 / 12 / 10 / 8 / 5 / 0
Ontario experience in offered positionOver 24 months / 13–24 / 6–12 / under 618 / 15 / 12 / 0
Other Ontario work if under 6 months in offered positionOver 24 months / 13–24 / 6–12 / under 612 / 9 / 6 / 0
Physician Ontario medical practiceOver 24 months / 13–24 / 6–12 / under 618 / 15 / 12 / 0
Canadian earnings history$70,000+ / $50,000–69,999 / $30,000–49,999 / under $30,0008 / 6 / 4 / 0
Human capital and regional EOI scoring
FactorValuePoints
Legal status in CanadaValid work permit / valid study permit / none10 / 5 / 0
Highest educationDoctorate or listed professional degree / master's / bachelor's or specified university credential / eligible college or trade credentials / below10 / 8 / 6 / 5 / 0
Canadian education credentialsMore than one / one / none10 / 5 / 0
Official language abilityCLB/NCLC 9+ / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 or lower15 / 12 / 8 / 4 / 0
Knowledge of official languagesTwo official languages / one10 / 5
Regional immigrationNorthern / Eastern / Central outside GTA / Southwestern / GTA except Toronto / Toronto15 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 5 / 0

For education, occupation, experience and region, consult the official scoring definitions rather than estimating from the shortened table. Wage points do not apply to self-employed physicians.

Language

Language Requirements

Minimum level by pathway▾
  • TEER 0–3: CLB/NCLC 6 in all four abilities.
  • Specified skilled-trade occupations in TEER 0–3: CLB/NCLC 5.
  • Qualifying recent Ontario graduates in TEER 0–3 may be exempt from the language test requirement.
  • TEER 4–5: CLB/NCLC 4 in all four abilities.
  • The physician pathway does not set the same stand-alone language threshold on the OWPS criteria page, but federal and professional requirements may still apply.
Accepted tests and validity▾
  • English: IELTS General Training, CELPIP General or PTE Core.
  • French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada.
  • Results must be less than two years old on the application date.
  • Scores are assessed in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Use the accepted general/core test, not an academic version.
Education

Education Requirements

  • TEER 0–3 generally requires a Canadian post-secondary credential of at least one year of full-time study or an equivalent foreign credential.
  • Specific alternatives apply to listed skilled trades, eligible NOC 33102 Ontario college certificates and applicants who qualify through mandatory licensing.
  • TEER 4–5 requires a Canadian secondary school diploma or credential, or a foreign equivalent.
  • A foreign credential must be supported by an ECA from an approved organization. The ECA must be less than five years old when the application is made.
  • The former Master's Graduate and PhD Graduate stream rules do not apply to the current Workforce Priority Stream.
Employment history

Work Experience Requirements

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream work experience requirements
PathwayMinimum ExperienceTiming and Notes
TEER 0–3: offered position6 consecutive months, paid and full-time; at least 780 hours and 30 paid hours per weekMust be in the offered position and gained within the 12 months before application
TEER 0–3: recent Ontario graduate3 consecutive months, paid and full-time; at least 390 hours and 30 paid hours per weekMust be in the offered position within the 12 months before application and meet the recent-graduate definition
TEER 0–3: same or allowed related NOC2 years cumulative full-time, or qualifying part-time equivalent; 3,120 paid hoursWithin the five years before application; limited related-NOC substitutions apply to specified engineering, pharmacy and nursing occupations
TEER 0–3: mandatory licenceWork-experience exemption may applyApplicant must hold the required Ontario licence or authorization; transport truck and bus/transit operators remain subject to specific experience rules
TEER 4–59 months cumulative, paid and full-time; at least 1,170 hours and 30 paid hours per weekMust be in the offered position and gained within the two years before application
Self-employed physicianNo separate minimum for basic pathway eligibilityCumulative Ontario medical practice can earn EOI points; professional registration and OHIP billing eligibility are mandatory
Application evidence

Current OINP Document Checklist

Document requirements vary by pathway and individual circumstances. Ontario can request further evidence during assessment.

Candidate documents

  • Passport and civil-status records
  • Status documents if applying from Canada
  • Work-experience letters and payroll evidence
  • Language test and education/ECA where required
  • Ontario ties and intention-to-reside evidence
  • Licence or authorization where required

Employer and position documents

  • Employer Portal submission and job-offer information
  • Business registration, premises and operating history
  • Revenue and Canadian/PR employee evidence
  • Job description, NOC, hours, wage and employment terms
  • Recruitment and compliance evidence where required
  • Position-approval supporting records

Physician documents

  • CPSO certificate of registration
  • Evidence of good standing
  • OHIP billing number and practice address
  • Medical-practice and Ontario-status evidence
  • Express Entry profile evidence if that option is chosen
  • Any further OINP-requested records
Program transition

Former OINP Streams Closed in 2026

Closed
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills
Employer Job Offer: International Student
Master's Graduate
PhD Graduate
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities
Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker
Express Entry Skilled Trades

Ontario continues to assess eligible applications submitted under the transition rules using the criteria that applied to those files. These closed stream names should not be used for a new 2026 EOI.

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Our process

How We Handle Your File — Step by Step

1

Eligibility and score review

We assess the candidate, NOC, pathway, work history, language, education, status and EOI points against the current Ontario rules.

2

Employer or physician verification

We review the job offer, wage, employer thresholds and position evidence, or the physician's CPSO and OHIP eligibility.

3

EOI and application build

We organize the EOI and supporting documents, check consistency and prepare the application for the 17-day invitation window.

4

Submission and follow-up

We track provincial requests, nomination conditions and the appropriate federal permanent-residence stage without promising an outcome.

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Important Factors That Can Affect an OINP Application

  • The employer does not meet the revenue, staffing, premises, operating-history or compliance requirements.
  • The position is not full-time, permanent, urgently necessary or properly matched to the selected NOC and TEER.
  • The offered wage is below the required Job Bank level or below the candidate's current employer wage.
  • Work-experience letters, payroll records or duties do not prove the pathway-specific experience requirement.
  • Language results, education, ECA, status or mandatory licensing do not meet the rule in force on the application date.
  • EOI information is inaccurate or no longer matches the employer submission when Ontario assesses the file.
  • The applicant misses the 30-day EOI registration period, 17-day application deadline or an official document request.
  • A physician lacks eligible CPSO registration, good standing, OHIP billing eligibility or an Ontario practice basis.
How SkyPod helps

Our OINP Value-Add

Current-rule assessment
We match the profile to the 2026 pathway rather than applying outdated stream criteria.
Candidate and employer alignment
We test both sides of a job-offer application because an eligible candidate cannot overcome an ineligible position or employer.
EOI score verification
We document each claimed point and identify factors that Ontario may target in a draw.
Submission quality control
We check dates, duties, wage, status, language, education and supporting evidence for consistency before filing.
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FAQs

Ontario PNP 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream?▾

It is Ontario's current OINP stream, introduced in 2026. It has three pathways: job offers in NOC TEER 0–3, job offers in NOC TEER 4–5, and eligible self-employed physicians without a job offer.

Are the former OINP streams still open?▾

No. Ontario closed the former eight streams to new applications in 2026. Applications submitted under the transition rules continue to be assessed under the criteria that applied to them.

Do I need an Ontario job offer?▾

The TEER 0–3 and TEER 4–5 pathways require an approved Ontario job offer. The self-employed physician pathway does not require a job offer or employer.

Can any Ontario employer support an application?▾

No. The employer must satisfy Ontario's business-operation, premises, revenue, employee, compliance, recruitment and position requirements. Thresholds vary by the job location.

What wage must the job offer pay?▾

Generally, the wage must meet or exceed the Job Bank median wage for the occupation and region on the application date, and cannot be below the wage the employer currently pays the applicant. A qualifying recent Ontario graduate in TEER 0–3 may use the applicable Job Bank low-wage level. Collective agreements still apply.

What language score is required?▾

TEER 0–3 generally requires CLB/NCLC 6, or CLB/NCLC 5 for listed skilled-trade occupations. TEER 4–5 requires CLB/NCLC 4. A qualifying recent Ontario graduate in TEER 0–3 may be exempt. Accepted tests must be less than two years old.

Which language tests does OINP accept?▾

For English: IELTS General Training, CELPIP General and PTE Core. For French: TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Academic versions are not accepted for this purpose.

How long is an EOI valid?▾

An Ontario Workforce Priority Stream EOI remains valid for 12 months unless Ontario issues an invitation or the EOI is removed earlier. Registration is free and does not guarantee an invitation.

How quickly must I register after the employer submits the job offer?▾

A job-offer applicant must register the EOI within 30 calendar days of the employer's job-offer submission. Otherwise, the job offer expires for EOI purposes.

How long do I have after an invitation to apply?▾

An invited candidate has 17 calendar days from the invitation date to submit the complete OINP application and fee.

What are the OINP application fees?▾

The current fee is $2,000 when the job or physician practice is in the Greater Toronto Area, and $1,500 outside the GTA. EOI registration is free. Ontario may update fees, so confirm the amount before submission.

Does an OINP nomination automatically add 600 CRS points?▾

Only an Express Entry-linked nomination adds 600 CRS points after it is accepted in the federal Express Entry account. That option is available to eligible TEER 0–3 and self-employed physician applicants who meet federal Express Entry requirements. It does not apply to the TEER 4–5 pathway.

Does nomination guarantee permanent residence?▾

No. Ontario decides the provincial nomination, while IRCC makes the final permanent-residence decision. The applicant must continue meeting nomination conditions and federal admissibility requirements.

Can I apply while I am in Canada?▾

Yes, if you meet the pathway rules. A person applying from inside Canada must have valid temporary-resident status, such as a visitor record, study permit or work permit. Maintained status may be accepted while an extension decision is pending.

Can SkyPod guarantee an OINP invitation or approval?▾

No representative can guarantee selection, nomination or permanent residence. SkyPod can assess eligibility, verify employer and candidate evidence, calculate EOI points, prepare the application and help respond to official requests.

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Our team can review your pathway, employer or physician evidence and EOI score, then explain the next practical step. Selection and approval are never guaranteed.

Primary references

Official Government Sources

OINP criteria can change. Use the current Ontario pages and regulation before registering or submitting an application.

Important Disclaimer

This page provides general information reviewed in September 2026. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee an invitation, nomination, work permit or permanent residence. Ontario and IRCC may change criteria, priorities, fees, forms and procedures. Eligibility depends on the complete facts and documents in each case.

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