Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
Ontario's pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers with valid job offers
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Program Overview
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream gives foreign workers with a job offer in a skilled occupation, or eligible physicians, the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.
What is the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream?
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that allows Ontario employers to nominate foreign workers for permanent residence. This stream is designed for skilled workers who have a valid job offer from an Ontario employer.
Your job offer must be in a skilled occupation at TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This stream is open to foreign workers in and outside of Canada.
The program helps address labor market needs in Ontario while providing a pathway to permanent residence for qualified foreign workers and eligible physicians.
Key Features
- No Express Entry profile required
- Direct nomination pathway
- Employer-driven process
- Faster processing times
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, you must meet specific criteria related to your job offer, work experience, and qualifications as outlined in Ontario Regulation 422/17.
Job Offer Requirements*
- • Full-time and permanent (minimum 1,560 hours/year, 30 hours/week)
- • TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation
- • Meet or exceed median wage level for the region
- • Position urgently necessary to employer's business
- • Work must be based primarily in Ontario
*Not applicable to physicians who are eligible to apply without a job offer
Work Experience or Licence*
- • 2+ years cumulative paid full-time work experience (3,120 hours)
- • Same occupation (NOC code) as job offer
- • Within 5 years prior to application submission
- • OR valid Ontario licence for regulated occupations
*Not applicable to physicians who are eligible to apply without a job offer
Additional Requirements
- • Intention to live in Ontario after PR
- • Legal status in Canada (if applicable)
- • Valid licence for regulated occupations
- • EOI and invitation to apply
Employer Requirements*
Your employer must meet specific criteria to be eligible to nominate foreign workers under this stream.
*Not applicable to physicians who are eligible to apply without a job offer
General Requirements
- • Active business for 3+ years
- • Business premises in Ontario
- • No outstanding employment orders
- • Reasonable recruitment efforts
Revenue Requirements
- • GTA: $1,000,000+ annual revenue
- • Outside GTA: $500,000+ annual revenue
- • Most recently completed fiscal year
Employee Requirements
- • GTA: 5+ full-time Canadian employees
- • Outside GTA: 3+ full-time Canadian employees
- • Minimum 30 hours per week
- • At work or report-to-work location
Your FWS Journey
Interactive timeline showing each step of your Foreign Worker Stream application
Job Offer Registration
1-2 daysEmployer registers with OINP and submits a job offer for the position.
EOI Registration
1-2 daysApplicant completes and submits expression of interest through OINP portal.
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
VariesOntario invites applicants with highest score or priority based on current needs.
Application Submission
14 daysYou have 14 days from the ITA to submit a complete application with all required documents.
Provincial Nomination
3-4 monthsIf Ontario approves your application, you'll receive a certificate of nomination.
Federal PR Application
180 daysYou have 180 days to apply for PR to the federal government with your nomination.
PR Approval & Landing
6-8 monthsFederal government processes your PR application and grants approval for permanent residence.
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FWS Score Calculator
Calculate your potential score for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream using official OINP scoring factors
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Your FWS Score
Total Score
Maximum possible score: 100 points
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Application Documents
Complete checklist of mandatory documents required for your FWS application
📋 Mandatory Documents
Applicant Consent Form
Signed consent form for information sharing
Identity Documents
Passport, birth certificate, or other valid ID
Status Documents in Canada
Work permit, study permit, or visitor record
Licensing or Authorization Documents
Professional licenses, certifications, or authorizations
Pay Slips*
Recent pay stubs if currently employed in the same position
Work History Documents*
Employment letters, contracts, or work experience proof
Resumé
Updated professional resume with detailed work history
Expression of Interest Selection Factors
Supporting documents for EOI scoring factors
* Required only if applicable to your specific situation
💡 Document Preparation Tips
All documents must be in English or French, or include certified translations
Scan documents in high resolution (300 DPI minimum)
Ensure all text is clearly readable and documents are complete
File size should not exceed 4MB per document
Use PDF format for all document uploads
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Submitting incomplete or illegible documents
Missing required signatures on consent forms
Providing outdated or expired documents
Including documents not required for your specific case
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FWS Stream Insights
Live data-driven insights and trends for Foreign Worker Stream OINP applications in 2025
Latest FWS Draw
Updated Sep 3, 2025
Real-time data from latest FWS draw
FWS Program Metrics 2025
Performance Overview
Based on 8 draws tracked in 2025 with score range of 32 - 56
FWS Trends 2025
Real-time PNP Scores & Invitations
Recent FWS Draws
Last 5 Foreign Worker Stream draws
| Date | Category | Score | Invitations | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | Other Priority Occupations | 42 | 1,134 | 1 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Health | 41 | 1,305 | 4 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | REDI | 45 | 57 | 8 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | General | 53 | 94 | 17 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | General | 36 | 32 | — |
Strategic Recommendations for FWS Success
Optimize Your Profile
Focus on work experience and language skills to maximize your PNP score for FWS eligibility.
Timing Strategy
Monitor draw patterns and apply when scores are favorable for your profile.
Document Preparation
Gather all required documents early and ensure they meet OINP requirements.