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Provincial Nominee Program

Each province and territory runs its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with its own streams. Pick a province below to see its pathways laid out step by step — from first registration to permanent residence.

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Quebec & Nunavut don't run a PNP

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

Official provincial page  (opens in a new tab)

As of June 26, 2026, the OINP completed Phase 1 of a major redesign: the former 8 streams were removed and replaced by the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream. The Expression of Interest (EOI) system is now closed to new EOIs, no further invitations will be issued under the former streams, and the e-Filing Portal is expected to reopen later in the summer of 2026. Applications already submitted under the former framework continue to be assessed under the rules in place at the time of submission.

Ontario Workforce Priority stream (new — EOI system not yet open)

This is the OINP's only current stream, introduced June 25, 2026; it uses an Expression of Interest system that is expected to reopen later in summer 2026.

  1. Wait for the EOI system to reopen (anticipated summer 2026)
  2. Employer registers in the Employer Portal and submits a job offer (for job-offer pathways)
  3. Candidate registers an Expression of Interest using the job offer ID (within 30 days of job offer submission)
  4. OINP ranks and selects candidates; highest-ranking receive an invitation to apply
  5. Employer submits application for approval of employment position within 14 calendar days of invitation
  6. Candidate submits application and pays fee within 17 calendar days of invitation
  7. OINP assesses application; if approved, candidate receives nomination certificate
  8. Candidate applies to IRCC for permanent residence within six months
Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 0–3 pathway
For internationally trained workers with a full-time, permanent job offer in any TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation in Ontario, with required work experience (or a licence exemption) and minimum CLB 6 language and post-secondary education.
Official page  — Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 0–3 pathway (opens in a new tab)
Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 4–5 pathway
For workers with a full-time, permanent job offer in any TEER 4 or 5 occupation in Ontario, with at least 9 months of experience with the job-offer employer in the last 2 years, CLB 4 language, and a Canadian secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Official page  — Ontario Workforce Priority stream — TEER 4–5 pathway (opens in a new tab)
Ontario Workforce Priority stream — Self-employed physicians pathway
For self-employed physicians who are members in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, hold an eligible certificate of registration, and are eligible to bill through OHIP — no job offer required.
Official page  — Ontario Workforce Priority stream — Self-employed physicians pathway (opens in a new tab)

Former EOI streams (closed June 26, 2026)

These streams were removed on June 26, 2026 as part of the OINP redesign; no new EOIs or invitations are being issued under them.

  1. These streams are closed — no new applications are being accepted
  2. Existing applications submitted under an invitation from a former stream continue to be processed under the rules in effect at the time of application
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream (closed)
Was for skilled foreign workers (TEER 0–3) or self-employed physicians with a job offer from an Ontario employer — now closed.
Official page  — Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream (closed)
Was for recent graduates of eligible Canadian institutions with a TEER 0–3 job offer in Ontario — now closed.
Official page  — Employer Job Offer: International Student stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream (closed)
Was for foreign workers in eligible TEER 4–5 occupations with a job offer outside or inside the GTA (select occupations) — now closed.
Official page  — Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Master's Graduate stream (closed)
Was for candidates who completed a master's degree at an eligible Ontario university — now closed.
Official page  — Master's Graduate stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
PhD Graduate stream (closed)
Was for candidates who completed a PhD at an eligible Ontario university — now closed.
Official page  — PhD Graduate stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream (closed)
Was for Express Entry candidates with skilled work experience, education, and language skills identified by Ontario from the federal pool — now closed.
Official page  — Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream (closed)
Was for French-speaking Express Entry candidates with strong English abilities — now closed.
Official page  — Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)
Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream (closed)
Was for Express Entry candidates with Ontario work experience in an eligible skilled trade — now closed.
Official page  — Express Entry: Skilled Trades stream (closed) (opens in a new tab)