Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

This page briefly introduces the nine different (OINP) nominee programs.

Under Express Entry  (1, 2, 3)

1. Human Capital Priorities

  • Qualify under CEC or FSWP.
  • Have an EE profile
  • Notification of Interest from ON.
  • CLB 7
  • Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree and ECA if obtained outside Canada.
  • one year of paid full-time NOC O, A, B work experience
      • FSWP- continuous in past 5 years
      • CEC- cumulative in past 3 years
  • Proof of funds

2. Skilled Trades 

  • Qualify for the CEC
  • Have an EE profile
  • Notification of interest from ON
  • 1 year of cumulative work experience in ON in the 2 years before the notification of interest
  •  Work experience must be in an eligible position
  • Trade certification from ON college of Trades if working/have worked in ON(if applicable)
  • Currently living in ON on valid WP
  • CLB 5 in English or French
  • Proof of funds

3. French-speaking skilled worker  

  •  Qualify under CEC or FSWP
  • Have an EE profile
  • Notification of Interest from ON
  • CLB 7 in French AND CLB 6 in English
  • Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree, and ECA if obtained outside Canada
  • 1 year of paid full-time NOC 0, A, B work experience
      • FSWP – continuous in past 5 years
      • CEC- cumulative in past three years
  • Proof of funds

Entrepreneur Program 

  • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
  • The entrepreneur can nominate one business partner who needs to comply with all the criteria as well.
  • Investment: $200,000 to $600,000 (depends on location and sector) with 33.3% equity per nominee.
  • Net worth: $400,000 to $800,000(depends on location and sector) per nominee.
  • Two years of work experience as a business owner or senior manager in the last five years.
  • Prove  CLB4 before PR application
  • Create 1-2 full-time jobs (depends on location and sector)
  • Active and ongoing management of business
  • Live in ON for 75% each year during the Performance Agreement period
  • If purchasing an existing business, must make an exploratory visit within the last 12 months before submitting the EOI
  • Interviews, business plan and Performance Agreement required
  • Establish the business within 20 months(under a valid WP) to receive a PR