OINP · Ontario Nominee Program
Ontario closed its eight former OINP streams in 2026. The Ontario Workforce Priority stream is the first to launch under a four-stream redesign. Book a free 30-minute call with a CICC-licensed RCIC to see which route may fit your profile.
Guidance on Canadian immigration options and the documents each pathway may require.
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Federal invitation rounds, refreshed from Canada.ca.
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Planning note Province-led selection means the stream and signal matter—not just the score.
Ontario in 2026
Ontario closed its eight former OINP streams in 2026. The Ontario Workforce Priority stream launched first under a four-stream redesign, with an employer-led route for foreign workers and a separate pathway for eligible self-employed physicians.
Ontario's 2026 redesign took effect on June 25. The Ontario Workforce Priority stream now covers foreign-worker occupations across NOC TEER categories 0 through 5. Its expression of interest portal opened on August 4, 2026.
An Ontario employer begins the foreign-worker process through the employer portal. An accepted provincial nomination in Express Entry adds 600 points to a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking System score; IRCC makes the final decision on permanent residence.
Find a starting point
Answer six questions to see which route may be worth discussing. Your result appears before we ask for contact details.
Two routes compared
Express Entry is the federal points-based system. Ontario Workforce Priority is a provincial route with an employer-led pathway for foreign workers.
Most people fit one route, not both. Some fit neither today but could within a few months. Establishing which of those describes you is what the first call is for.
Book a free consultationWhat you need
The requirements differ between federal Express Entry programmes and Ontario's provincial stream. A personal review can identify which rules apply to your circumstances.
Missing one item does not always close the door. Some parts of a profile can be strengthened over time, and getting the steps in the right order can make a difference.
Book a free consultationHow working with us goes
A clear sequence gives you a chance to understand the service and your options before deciding what comes next.
A licensed RCIC reviews your profile, discusses which route may fit and identifies what may be missing.
The route, the documents, the order they go in and the likely next steps.
We prepare the file with you. You supply the documents and information needed for your circumstances.
Your licensed representative prepares and submits the file, then stays involved through the next steps and decision.
Why a licensed RCIC
Before you pay anyone, ask who will be responsible for your file and what their licence number is.
“Who is the licensed representative on my file, and what is their licence number?”
People who provide paid immigration advice or representation must be authorized. You can check a consultant on the CICC public register. Our RCIC number is R711256.
Ask who will be responsible for your file before you sign an agreement or pay professional fees. Clear scope, a named representative and a written fee agreement should be in place before you begin.
Questions people ask
Clear answers to common questions about OINP, Express Entry and working with a representative.
Yes. The Ontario Workforce Priority stream is active, and its expression of interest portal opened on August 4, 2026. Ontario closed eight former streams during its 2026 redesign. Intake details can change, so check the latest Ontario updates before taking your next step.
Ontario introduced the Workforce Priority stream, with pathways for foreign workers who have a qualifying Ontario job offer and a separate pathway for eligible self-employed physicians. The foreign-worker pathway covers occupations across NOC TEER categories 0 through 5.
A job offer is not required for many Express Entry candidates. The federal programmes assess factors such as age, education, skilled work experience and language ability. Ontario's employer-led route has different requirements.
An accepted provincial nomination in Express Entry adds 600 points to a candidate's Comprehensive Ranking System score. The nomination is one part of a federal process; IRCC makes the final decision.
Express Entry is a federal system that manages profiles for eligible economic programmes. OINP is Ontario's provincial nomination programme. A nomination can add points to an eligible Express Entry profile, but does not itself grant permanent residence.
Yes. Individuals can pursue these programmes directly. Some people choose a licensed representative when their history is complex, a previous application was refused or they want professional help preparing their file.
The first consultation is free and runs for 30 minutes. Any professional fees depend on the route and file complexity and are confirmed in writing before an engagement begins.
Timelines differ by route and change with processing volumes. A consultation can discuss the steps and current estimates that apply to your circumstances.
Your next step
Thirty minutes, no cost, no obligation. A licensed RCIC reviews your profile and talks through which route may fit, what is missing and what could change the answer.
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