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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program: Employer Job Offer Streams

Ontario’s Employer Job Offer category under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers a pathway for foreign workers and international graduates with a full-time job offer in Ontario to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The program operates through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system and is divided into three main streams.

OINP Employer Job Offer Streams

  1. Foreign Worker Stream

    • For skilled foreign workers with a job offer in TEER 0–3 occupations.

    • Open to applicants inside or outside Canada.

    • Physicians may apply without a job offer under specific conditions.

  2. International Student Stream

    • For recent graduates of eligible Canadian institutions with a full-time TEER 0–3 job.

  3. In-Demand Skills Stream

    • Targets foreign workers in TEER 4–5 occupations in sectors like agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.

Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Pilot

  • Enhances all three streams by prioritizing job offers in smaller Ontario communities with labour shortages: Lanark County, Leeds & Grenville, Sarnia-Lambton, and Thunder Bay.

Job Offer Requirements

  • Must be full-time and permanent (30+ hours/week).

  • Must be located primarily in Ontario.

  • Must meet wage thresholds:

    • Median wage for Foreign Worker & In-Demand Skills streams

    • Low wage threshold for International Student stream

  • Equity in the business must not exceed 10% for applicant/family.

Applicant Requirements

Foreign Worker Stream

  • Two years of work experience in the same occupation (last 5 years) or required licence for regulated professions.

  • Must intend to live in Ontario.

  • Legal or maintained status in Canada.

International Student Stream

  • Completed a Canadian post-secondary credential within last 2 years.

  • More than half of  studies in Canada.

  • Must intend to live in Ontario.

In-Demand Skills Stream

  • Minimum 9 months of Ontario work experience in the same occupation (last 3 years).

  • CLB 4+ in English or French.

  • Canadian high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Must intend to live in Ontario.

Employer Requirements

  • Business operating for 3+ years with Ontario premises.

  • Compliant with labour laws.

  • Minimum revenue: $1M/year in GTA, $500K outside GTA.

  • Minimum employees: 5 full-time Canadians/PR inside GTA, 3 outside GTA.

  • Submission of completed Employer Form; may require proof of domestic recruitment.

EOI Scoring System

Candidates are scored based on:

  • Job TEER/NOC

  • Occupation category

  • Wage offered

  • Permit status

  • Work tenure

  • Earnings history

  • Education & field of study (International Student Stream)

  • Canadian education experience

  • Location of job and study

  • Language proficiency

High-demand occupations and regional placements receive priority.

 

REDI Pilot Benefits

  • Access to targeted draws.

  • Dedicated support for applicants in smaller communities.

  • Improved chances of selection due to regional labour demand.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Do I need a job offer to apply?
 Yes, except for eligible physicians under the Foreign Worker stream.

Q2: Which jobs qualify?
 Full-time, permanent roles in TEER 0–5 occupations required urgently by the employer.

Q3: What is the difference between median and low wage?
 Median: middle point of regional wages. Low wage: lower end. Threshold depends on stream.

Q4: How are EOI points calculated?
 Points depend on job details, education, experience, permit status, language, and location.

Q5: What are the benefits of the REDI pilot?
 Better chances in draws, targeted support, and priority for communities with high labour demand.

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