OINP 2026: Ontario Nominee Streams & How to Apply

Since June 25, 2026, Ontario's PNP runs a single active stream, the Ontario Workforce Priority (OWP) stream, which replaced all 8 previous OINP streams and generally requires a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer (source: ontario.ca/page/ontario-workforce-priority-stream). Ontario's 2026 federal nomination allocation is 14,119, the largest of any province (source: ontario.ca/page/2026-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates). As of October 10, 2026, no OWP invitation rounds had been published yet.

Last verified: October 10, 2026 · Sources: IRCC

What changed in 2026

On June 25, 2026, Ontario replaced all 8 former OINP streams with the single Ontario Workforce Priority stream (regulation 204-26); its EOI portal opened August 4, 2026, and a further 'Phase 2' redesign was announced June 26, 2026 with no published details yet.

2026 nomination allocation

14,119

Last verified: October 10, 2026

Streams

Ontario Workforce Priority — TEER 0–3 job offer pathway

For skilled foreign workers with a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation.

Employer-approved job offer; 6 months' experience in the role in the last 12 months (or 3 months for recent Ontario graduates, 2 years cumulative in the same NOC in the last 5 years, or the mandatory licence); CLB 6 (CLB 5 for listed skilled trades, waived for eligible recent Ontario graduates); post-secondary credential of at least 1 year (ECA if foreign, or high school for listed skilled trades); legal status in Canada if applicable; intention to live in Ontario.

Job offer required

Official information How to apply

Ontario Workforce Priority — TEER 4–5 job offer pathway

For workers with a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in a TEER 4 or 5 occupation.

9 months cumulative full-time experience in the job-offer position within the last 2 years; CLB 4; Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent.

Job offer required

Official information How to apply

Ontario Workforce Priority — self-employed physicians

For physicians practising in Ontario without an employer.

CPSO member in good standing with an independent, academic or provisional certificate of registration; an OHIP billing number; postgraduate-education-licence holders are not eligible on this route.

No job offer required

Official information How to apply

How to apply

1. Your employer submits a job offer in the OINP Employer Portal; you receive a job offer ID by email.
2. Register an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the OINP e-Filing Portal within 30 calendar days of the employer's submission. The EOI is scored on TEER, occupation, wage, Ontario work experience, earnings history, legal status, education, CLB, bilingual ability and job region, and stays valid for 12 months.
3. If invited, your employer has 14 calendar days to submit the employment-position approval application, and you have 17 calendar days to submit your application and pay the fee ($1,500 outside the GTA, $2,000 inside the GTA).
4. If nominated, apply to IRCC for permanent residence. TEER 0–3 and physician applicants who chose the Express Entry option accept the nomination in their EE profile within 30 days, then apply within 60 days of the IRCC invitation.

Recent draws

Date	Streams	Invitations	Score / criteria
April 30, 2026	Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker / International Student (closed stream, GTA job offer)	1063	FW 57+, IS 81+
April 23, 2026	Employer Job Offer streams (closed), Eastern Ontario	539	FW 63+, IS 87+, IDS 34+
April 22, 2026	Masters Graduate + PhD Graduate (closed streams)	918	Masters 61+, PhD 56+
April 15, 2026	In-Demand Skills (closed stream), agriculture and other priority occupations	1334	Agriculture 35+, other priority 36+
April 8, 2026	Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, physicians (closed stream)	15	43+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program still have multiple streams?

No. As of June 25, 2026, Ontario closed all 8 previous OINP streams — including the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams — and replaced them with one stream, the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. Source: ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-streams.

Do I need a job offer for the Ontario Workforce Priority stream?

Yes, for almost everyone. OWP requires a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer for both the TEER 0–3 and TEER 4–5 pathways. The only exception is self-employed physicians, who can apply without an employer. Source: ontario.ca/page/ontario-workforce-priority-stream.

What is Ontario's 2026 PNP nomination allocation?

14,119 nominations, announced February 6, 2026. Source: ontario.ca/page/2026-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates.

What were the OINP cut-off scores for the Ontario Workforce Priority stream in 2026?

Not published. As of October 10, 2026, no OWP invitation rounds had been announced. Cut-offs from the closed pre-June-2026 streams do not apply to OWP.

Can I apply to the OINP through Express Entry?

Only on the TEER 0–3 job-offer pathway and the physician pathway, and only if you already have a valid federal Express Entry profile. The TEER 4–5 pathway has no Express Entry option. Source: ontario.ca/page/ontario-workforce-priority-stream.

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