Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
Your gateway to Ontario permanent residency through specialized streams.
Lower CRS requirements and faster processing than federal programs.
🚀 Quick OINP Eligibility Check
🎯 Choose Your OINP Pathway
Ontario offers multiple streams organized by pathway type. Find the perfect match for your background and goals.
🎯 Job Offer Based Streams
These streams require an eligible job offer from an eligible Ontario employer
Foreign Worker
For skilled workers with Ontario job offers and relevant work experience.
International Students
Graduates from Ontario post-secondary institutions with Ontario job offers.
In-Demand Skills
For workers with skills in high demand in Ontario's labor market.
🚀 Express Entry Based Streams
These streams require an Express Entry profile and work in targeted areas
Human Capital Priorities
For skilled workers with job offers in Ontario. Express Entry aligned with 600 CRS bonus points.
Skilled Trades
For tradespeople with Ontario job offers. Includes construction, manufacturing, and service trades.
French-Speaking Skilled Workers
Special stream for French speakers. Lower language requirements and priority processing.
🎓 Graduate Streams
These streams are for Ontario graduates with no job offer required
Masters Graduates
For master's degree holders from Ontario universities. No job offer or work experience required.
PhD Graduates
For PhD holders from Ontario universities. Highest priority stream with fastest processing.
📊 Live OINP Insights & Data
Real-time data from Ontario's latest draws. Track trends, scores, and invitation patterns.
📈 Latest OINP Draw
📋 Recent OINP Draws
⚖️ OINP vs Express Entry: Which is Right for You?
Understand the key differences to make the best choice for your immigration journey.
✅ OINP Advantages
Lower CRS Requirements
600 bonus points can significantly reduce your CRS score needs
Faster Processing
Provincial nominations often process faster than federal applications
Ontario Focus
Guaranteed to live and work in Ontario, Canada's economic powerhouse
Education Streams
Special pathways for Ontario graduates with no work experience required
✅ Express Entry Advantages
Location Flexibility
Live and work anywhere in Canada, not restricted to one province
Merit-Based Selection
Pure CRS score ranking, no additional requirements
Regular Draws
Bi-weekly draws with predictable patterns
Simpler Process
Single application process, no provincial nomination step
🎯 Quick Decision Guide
Choose OINP if:
- • Ontario graduate
- • Lower CRS score
- • Want to live in Ontario
- • Have Ontario job offer
Choose Express Entry if:
- • High CRS score (470+)
- • Want location flexibility
- • Prefer simpler process
- • No provincial ties
Apply to Both:
- • Maximize chances
- • Have multiple options
- • Meet both criteria
- • Strategic approach
🚀 Ready to Start Your OINP Journey?
Get personalized guidance, eligibility assessment, and expert support for your Ontario nomination.