ONTARIO NOMINATION
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
OINP streams, invitations and requirements can change; verify through Ontario.
Important information boundary
This page provides general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Programs, requirements and procedures can change. Verify information with the applicable government authority or consult an authorized immigration professional.
What this means
Ontario’s nominee program contains different streams for workers, graduates, entrepreneurs and candidates connected to the federal Express Entry system. Streams may open, pause or use invitations. A provincial nomination and the federal permanent-residence decision are separate stages.
Step-by-step
- Identify an active stream that matches the stated situation
- Check whether an expression of interest or federal profile is required
- Review Ontario’s evidence and deadline rules
- Keep employer and status information current where relevant
- After nomination, complete the required federal stage
- Treat anyone selling nominations or job offers as a fraud risk
What to prepare privately
Keep sensitive records secure. This website does not need passports, SINs, banking credentials, immigration portal passwords or complete case files for an initial inquiry.
- Ontario connection or job information where required
- Education, language and work records
- Current immigration status
- Employer documents for employer-linked streams
- A deadline and document checklist
Use this page to
- Identify an active stream
- Read current Ontario instructions
- Confirm how a nomination relates to the federal process
Before you continue
Can I rely on this guide?
Use it to understand the process, organize questions and choose the next step. It does not make a government decision or replace advice for an individual case.
What changes most often?
Eligibility rules, forms, fees, processing information, program availability, service hours and contact details can change. The review dates below show when our sources were checked.
When should I get help?
Use a verified settlement or community service for navigation. Seek an authorized professional when legal interpretation, strategy, a refusal, a hearing or an important deadline is involved.
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Official sources checked
The guide above is written to answer the practical question on DurhamImmigration.com. These links are supporting evidence and the final place to confirm details that can change. Last reviewed: August 30, 2026.