Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

What changed in Ontario

Ontario replaced eight former streams in 2026 and began accepting expressions of interest for the Workforce Priority stream on August 4. It will not issue new invitations under the old streams. If you applied after receiving an invitation under an old stream, Ontario assesses that application under the rules in effect when you submitted it.

• Ontario Workforce Priority: TEER 0-3 category
• Ontario Workforce Priority: TEER 4-5 category
• Ontario Workforce Priority: self-employed physician category

How the application process starts

For a job-offer category, your employer starts in the Ontario Employer Portal. You then register an expression of interest (EOI) and can apply for nomination only if Ontario invites you. Eligible self-employed physicians follow a separate registration process without a job offer.

• Check the job, employer, and applicant requirements for your category
• Ontario offers an Express Entry nomination option for TEER 0-3 job-offer applicants and self-employed physicians who meet the applicable federal requirements
• If you registered under a former stream and were not invited, check whether you and your employer need to start a new registration

Regional nominations in Ontario

Ontario launched a new round of its Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative in October 2026, scheduled to run through the end of 2027. It sets aside nomination spaces in participating communities through OINP. There is no separate REDI application, and applicants still need to meet OINP requirements.

What to check before registering

Start with the category that matches your job offer or medical practice. Check which parts of your work history, language results, and employer documents Ontario asks for. If the Ontario stream is not a fit, look separately at whether you qualify for a federal program such as the Canadian Experience Class.