OINP News

November 4, 2024
Entrepreneur Stream closing

Following the pause on accepting Entrepreneur Stream applications that took effect on December 4, 2023, we are implementing amendments to the program to wind-down and close the stream.
You can read the amended regulations on e-Laws:
● Ontario Regulation 439/24 (General)
● Ontario Regulation 438/24 (Approvals under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program and Other Matters)
All Entrepreneur Stream applications currently in process will continue in accordance with the updated regulations. Under the updated regulations, current applicants may be eligible for a nomination for permanent residence based on the commitments they have made to establish their business in Ontario.
We will contact all current applicants to the Entrepreneur Stream, and their authorized representatives, in the coming days with more information and next steps regarding their applications.
If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].

October 17, 2024
Express Entry Skilled Trades stream: skilled trades occupations invited

On October 17, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream.
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 405-435 and work experience in the following national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. Please note that you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC:
● NOC 72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
● NOC 72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
● NOC 72012 - Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
● NOC 72013 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
● NOC 72020 - Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
● NOC 72021 - Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
● NOC 72022 - Supervisors, printing and related occupations
● NOC 72100 - Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
● NOC 72101 - Tool and die makers
● NOC 72102 - Sheet metal workers
● NOC 72103 - Boilermakers
● NOC 72104 - Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
● NOC 72105 - Ironworkers
● NOC 72200 - Electricians (except industrial and power system)
● NOC 72201 - Industrial electricians
● NOC 72203 - Electrical power line and cable workers
● NOC 72205 - Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
● NOC 72300 - Plumbers
● NOC 72301 - Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
● NOC 72302 - Gas fitters
● NOC 72310 - Carpenters
● NOC 72311 - Cabinetmakers
● NOC 72320 - Bricklayers
● NOC 72321 - Insulators
● NOC 72400 - Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
● NOC 72402 - Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
● NOC 72403 - Railway carmen/women
● NOC 72404 - Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
● NOC 72406 - Elevator constructors and mechanics
● NOC 72410 - Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
● NOC 72422 - Electrical mechanics
● NOC 72423 - Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
● NOC 72500 - Crane operators
● NOC 73100 - Concrete finishers
● NOC 73101 - Tilesetters
● NOC 73102 - Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
● NOC 73110 - Roofers and shinglers
● NOC 73111 - Glaziers
● NOC 73113 - Floor covering installers
● NOC 73200 - Residential and commercial installers and servicers
● NOC 73201 - General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
● NOC 73202 - Pest controllers and fumigators
● NOC 73209 - Other repairers and servicers
● NOC 73400 - Heavy equipment operators
● NOC 73402 - Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
● NOC 82031 - Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on October 17, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the ... [continue]

October 8, 2024
Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: skilled trades and other priority occupations invited

On October 8, 2024 we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream.
Please note that as of April 10, 2024, all new applications under the Employer: Job Offer stream must include the updated Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form). If you upload an older version of the form, we will return your application as incomplete and refund your fee.
Skilled trades
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 48 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below:
● NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians
● NOC 22301 - Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
● NOC 22302 - Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
● NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
● NOC 22312 - Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
● NOC 70010 - Construction managers
● NOC 70011 - Home building and renovation managers
● NOC 70012 - Facility operation and maintenance managers
● NOC 72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
● NOC 72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
● NOC 72012 - Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
● NOC 72013 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
● NOC 72014 - Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
● NOC 72020 - Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
● NOC 72021 - Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
● NOC 72022 - Supervisors, printing and related occupations
● NOC 72024 - Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
● NOC 72100 - Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
● NOC 72101 - Tool and die makers
● NOC 72102 - Sheet metal workers
● NOC 72103 - Boilermakers
● NOC 72104 - Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
● NOC 72105 - Ironworkers
● NOC 72106 - Welders and related machine operators
● NOC 72200 - Electricians (except industrial and power system)
● NOC 72201 - Industrial electricians
● NOC 72203 - Electrical power line and cable workers
● NOC 72204 - Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
● NOC 72205 - Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
● NOC 72300 - Plumbers
● NOC 72301 - Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
● NOC 72302 - Gas fitters
● NOC 72310 – Carpenters
● NOC 72311 - Cabinetmakers
● NOC 72320 - Bricklayers
● NOC 72321 - Insulators
● NOC 72400 - Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
● NOC 72401 - Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
● NOC 72402 - Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
● NOC 72403 - Railway carmen/women
● NOC 72404 - Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
● NOC 72406 - Elevator constructors and mechanics
● NOC 72410 - Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
● NOC 72422 - Electrical mechanics
● NOC 72423 - Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
● NOC 72500 - Crane operators
● NOC 73100 - Concrete finishers
● NOC 73101 - Tilesetters
● NOC 73102 - Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
● NOC 73110 - Roofers and shinglers
● NOC 73111 - Glaziers
● NOC 73112 - Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
● NOC 73113 - Floor covering installers
● NOC 73200 - Residential and commercial installers and servicers
● NOC 73201 - General... [continue]

October 8, 2024
Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP) candidates invited

On October 8, 2024, we issued 2 targeted invitations to apply to candidates who may qualify for the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Project under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.

September 26, 2024
Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream: general occupations invited

On September 26, 2024, we issued notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
Candidates only received a notification if they had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 290-445 and work experience in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on September 26, 2024
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed a notification of interest and receiving a notification of interest does not guarantee that you meet stream criteria or that your application will be approved.
If you received a notification of interest, you don’t need to contact the program.

September 19, 2024
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream: other priority occupations invited

On September 19, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
Other priority occupations
Candidates only received a notification if they had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505-528 and work experience in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. Please note that if you choose to be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC.
● NOC 00015 – Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
● NOC 12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
● NOC 13101 - Property administrators
● NOC 13102 - Payroll administrators
● NOC 10010 - Financial managers
● NOC 10011 - Human resources managers
● NOC 10022 - Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
● NOC 11100 - Financial auditors and accountants
● NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals
● NOC 11202 - Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
● NOC 12100 - Executive assistants
● NOC 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
● NOC 21300 - Civil engineers
● NOC 21301 - Mechanical engineers
● NOC 21310 - Electrical and electronics engineers
● NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians
● NOC 22233 - Construction inspectors
● NOC 22303 - Construction estimators
● NOC 22310 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
● NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
● NOC 52121 - Interior designers and interior decorators
● NOC 60010 - Corporate sales managers
● NOC 10012 - Purchasing managers
● NOC 10020 - Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
● NOC 10021 - Banking, credit and other investment managers
● NOC 10029 - Other business services managers
● NOC 11101 - Financial and investment analysts
● NOC 11103 - Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
● NOC 11201 - Professional occupations in business management consulting
● NOC 12010 - Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
● NOC 12011 - Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
● NOC 12012 - Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers
● NOC 12101 - Human resources and recruitment officers
● NOC 12103 - Conference and event planners
● NOC 12110 - Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
● NOC 12111 - Health information management occupations
● NOC 12112 - Records management technicians
● NOC 12113 - Statistical officers and related research support occupations
● NOC 12201 - Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
● NOC 12202 - Insurance underwriters
● NOC 12203 - Assessors, valuators and appraisers
● NOC 13111 - Legal administrative assistants
● NOC 13112 - Medical administrative assistants
● NOC 13200 - Customs, ship and other brokers
● NOC 20010 - Engineering managers
● NOC 20011 - Architecture and science managers
● NOC 21102 - Geoscientists and oceanographers
● NOC 21111 - Forestry professionals
● NOC 21200 – Architects
● NOC 21201 - Landscape architects
● NOC 21202 - Urban and land use planners
● NOC 21203 - Land surveyors
● NOC 21210 - Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
● NOC 21320 - Chemical engineers
● NOC 21321 - Industrial and manufacturing engineers
● NOC 21322 - Metallurgical and materials engineers
● NOC 21330 - Mining engi... [continue]

September 17, 2024
Masters and PhD Graduate streams: general occupations invited

On September 17, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Masters Graduate stream. Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 53 and above.
In a separate draw, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest pool who may qualify under the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 45 and above.
You may apply to these streams if you received an invitation to apply on September 17, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate stream pages to determine if you meet the requirement
● Review the document checklists for the Masters Graduate or PhD Graduate streams to ensure you have the mandatory documents
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and click the newly created file number with the prefix NMAS or NPHD.
Your new application file number is different than your EOI file number. The EOI file number (EOI-NMAS-XXXXXX or EOI-NPHD-XXXXXX) will be greyed out; this is not an error.
If you received an invitation to apply you don’t need to contact the program.

September 12, 2024
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream: health occupations invited

On September 12, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
Health occupations
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 414-444 and work experience in the following national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. Please note that if you choose to be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC.
● NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
● NOC 31100 - Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
● NOC 31101 - Specialists in surgery
● NOC 31102 - General practitioners and family physician
● NOC 31103 - Veterinarians
● NOC 31110 - Dentists
● NOC 31111 - Optometrists
● NOC 31112 - Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
● NOC 31120 - Pharmacists
● NOC 31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists
● NOC 31200 – Psychologists
● NOC 31201 - Chiropractors
● NOC 31202 - Physiotherapists
● NOC 31203 - Occupational therapists
● NOC 31204 - Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 31209 - Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
● NOC 31300 - Nursing coordinators and supervisors
● NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
● NOC 31302 - Nurse practitioners
● NOC 31303 - Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
● NOC 32100 - Opticians
● NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
● NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations
● NOC 32103 - Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
● NOC 32104 - Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
● NOC 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 32110 - Denturists
● NOC 32111 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists
● NOC 32112 - Dental technologists and technicians
● NOC 32120 - Medical laboratory technologists
● NOC 32121 - Medical radiation technologists
● NOC 32122 - Medical sonographers
● NOC 32123 - Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
● NOC 32124 - Pharmacy technicians
● NOC 32129 - Other medical technologists and technicians
● NOC 32200 - Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
● NOC 32201 - Massage therapists
● NOC 32209 - Other practitioners of natural healing
● NOC 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
● NOC 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
● NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
● NOC 33103 - Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
● NOC 33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on September 12, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or return... [continue]

September 10, 2024
Employer Job Offer: International Students streams – health occupations and skilled trades invited

On September 10, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: International Students stream who work in health occupations and skilled trades.
Please note that as of April 10, 2024, all new applications under the Employer Job Offer streams must include the updated Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form). If you upload an older version of the form, we will return your application as incomplete and refund your fee.
Health occupations
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 67 and above, and a job offer in one of the following national occupational codes (NOC):
● NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
● NOC 31103 - Veterinarians
● NOC 31110 - Dentists
● NOC 31111 - Optometrists
● NOC 31112 - Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
● NOC 31120 - Pharmacists
● NOC 31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists
● NOC 31200 - Psychologists
● NOC 31201 - Chiropractors
● NOC 31202 - Physiotherapists
● NOC 31203 - Occupational therapists
● NOC 31204 - Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 31209 - Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
● NOC 31300 - Nursing coordinators and supervisors
● NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
● NOC 31302 - Nurse practitioners
● NOC 31303 - Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
● NOC 32100 - Opticians
● NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
● NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations
● NOC 32103 - Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
● NOC 32104 - Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
● NOC 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 32110 - Denturists
● NOC 32111 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists
● NOC 32112 - Dental technologists and technicians
● NOC 32120 - Medical laboratory technologists
● NOC 32121 - Medical radiation technologists
● NOC 32122 - Medical sonographers
● NOC 32123 - Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
● NOC 32124 - Pharmacy technicians
● NOC 32129 - Other medical technologists and technicians
● NOC 32200 - Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
● NOC 32201 - Massage therapists
● NOC 32209 - Other practitioners of natural healing
● NOC 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
● NOC 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
● NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
● NOC 33103 - Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
● NOC 33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services
Skilled Trades
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 67 or above, and a job offer in one of the following national occupational codes (NOC):
● NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians
● NOC 22301 - Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
● NOC 22302 - Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
● NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
● NOC 22312 - Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
● NOC 70010 - Construction managers
● NOC 70011 - Home building and renovation managers
● NOC 70012 - Facility operation and maintenance managers
● NOC 72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
● NOC 72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
● NOC 72012 - Contractors a... [continue]

September 10, 2024
Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP) candidates invited

On September 10, 2024, we also issued 15 targeted invitations to apply to candidates who may qualify for the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Project under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.

September 10, 2024
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream – general occupations invited

Also on September 10, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills stream. Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 34 and above.
You may apply to this stream if you received an invitation to apply on September 10, 2024.
Please note that as of April 10, 2024, all new applications under the Employer: Job Offer stream must include the updated Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form). If you upload an older version of the form, we will return your application as incomplete and refund your fee.
To apply:
● Review the Employer Job Offer – In Demand stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
Your new application file number is different than your EOI file number. The EOI file number (EOI-JOID-XXXXXX) will be greyed out; this is not an error.
If you received a notification of interest, you don’t need to contact the program.

September 5, 2024
Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream: general occupations invited

On September 5, 2024, we issued notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 290-393 and work experience in TEER Category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on September 5, 2024
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed a notification of interest and receiving a notification of interest does not guarantee that you meet stream criteria or that your application will be approved.
If you received a notification of interest, you don’t need to contact the program.

September 3, 2024
Changes to the education requirement for early childhood educators applying to the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities and French-Speaking Skilled Worker streams

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has made changes to the educational requirements for early childhood educators applying to the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) and the French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) streams that will make it easier for them to qualify for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
Individuals applying to the HCP or FSSW streams who have indicated NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants as their primary NOC will not have to meet the minimum education requirements of the streams if they have a certificate of registration from the College of Early Childhood Educators and are thus deemed to be job-ready.
The HCP and FSSW stream pages and document checklists have been updated to reflect these changes. Carefully review the relevant stream pages to ensure you meet all stream criteria before submitting an application.
We also encourage you to review the updated regulations on Ontario’s e-Laws website:
● Ontario Regulation 422/17 (General)

August 26, 2024
Important notice: new process to request Internal Review — submit your request using the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program e-Filing Portal is now available.

Effective today, individual applicants and their authorized representatives must submit their request for Internal Review using the new Internal Review section of the OINP e-Filing Portal. We will not accept requests by email, mail, fax, or in person.
Employer applicants must continue to submit Internal Review requests by e-mail, as explained in section 2 of this update.
1. Internal Reviews submitted by individual applicants or their authorized representatives via the OINP e-Filing Portal.
To submit an Internal Review request, individual applicants or their authorized representatives must do the following:
● Give written notice of the request to the director by logging in to the OINP e-Filing Portal through your My Ontario account
● Complete the online form, which can be found on your profile page, within 30 calendar days after receiving this Notice of Decision.
● Carefully follow the instructions provided on the online webpage and ensure that the online Notice of Request is properly completed and the relevant documents uploaded before you submit it.
● In the request, clearly indicate the error you identified in the decision or order that, if not made, would have resulted in a different outcome.
Do not include any new information that you did not include in your original application unless that information was not reasonably available to you at the time the decision or order was made.
New information that you did not include in your application because of an oversight will not be considered.
Please note that the internal reviewer will only consider your request in light of the above requirements and the decision of the internal reviewer is final.
The status of Internal Review requests can be checked online through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
2. Internal Reviews submitted by employers or their authorized representatives via email.
To submit an Internal Review request, employers or their authorized representatives must continue to follow the prior e-mail process and do the following:
● Download and complete the Notice of Request for Internal Review form.
● Ensure that you carefully read the instructions on the form.
● In a separate document, clearly identify an error or errors in the director’s decision or order that, if not made, would have resulted in the decision or order being decided differently (see subsection 10(1)(a) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (General)).
● Send the completed Notice of Request for Internal Review form and all supporting documents by email to [email protected].
● You must email us within 30 calendar days of receiving your notice of refusal.
Internal review requests from employers and their representatives must be sent by email. We will not accept requests by mail, fax or in person.
More information
We encourage applicants to visit the program updates section, and “if you are not nominated” sections of the OINP website Ontario’s Express Entry System streams, and Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program expression of interest system streams for instructions on submitting Internal Review requests through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
If you have any questions, email the Program Integrity Unit at [email protected].

August 22, 2024
Express Entry Skilled Trades stream: skilled trades occupations invited

On August 22, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream.
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 400-435 and work experience in the following national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. Please note that you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC:
● NOC 72010 - Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
● NOC 72011 - Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
● NOC 72012 - Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
● NOC 72013 - Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
● NOC 72020 - Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
● NOC 72021 - Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
● NOC 72022 - Supervisors, printing and related occupations
● NOC 72100 - Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
● NOC 72101 - Tool and die makers
● NOC 72102 - Sheet metal workers
● NOC 72103 - Boilermakers
● NOC 72104 - Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
● NOC 72105 - Ironworkers
● NOC 72200 - Electricians (except industrial and power system)
● NOC 72201 - Industrial electricians
● NOC 72203 - Electrical power line and cable workers
● NOC 72205 - Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
● NOC 72300 - Plumbers
● NOC 72301 - Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
● NOC 72302 - Gas fitters
● NOC 72310 - Carpenters
● NOC 72311 - Cabinetmakers
● NOC 72320 - Bricklayers
● NOC 72321 - Insulators
● NOC 72400 - Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
● NOC 72402 - Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
● NOC 72403 - Railway carmen/women
● NOC 72404 - Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
● NOC 72406 - Elevator constructors and mechanics
● NOC 72410 - Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
● NOC 72422 - Electrical mechanics
● NOC 72423 - Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
● NOC 72500 - Crane operators
● NOC 73100 - Concrete finishers
● NOC 73101 - Tilesetters
● NOC 73102 - Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
● NOC 73110 - Roofers and shinglers
● NOC 73111 - Glaziers
● NOC 73113 - Floor covering installers
● NOC 73200 - Residential and commercial installers and servicers
● NOC 73201 - General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
● NOC 73202 - Pest controllers and fumigators
● NOC 73209 - Other repairers and servicers
● NOC 73400 - Heavy equipment operators
● NOC 73402 - Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
● NOC 82031 - Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on August 22, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the ... [continue]

August 19, 2024
Important notice: new process to request Internal Review — submit your request using the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program e-Filing Portal

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is changing the way individual applicants submit a request for an Internal Review. This is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and enhance processes.
Starting August 26, 2024, individual applicants must submit their request for Internal Review using the new Internal Review section of the OINP e-Filing Portal.
This online process will apply only to individual applicants and their representatives. Employers must continue to submit their Internal Review requests via email.
Detailed instructions on how to submit an Internal Review request will be included in the decisions and orders provided to the OINP’s applicants.
Before August 26, 2024, you may still request an Internal Review following the current process:
● Download and complete the Notice of Request for Internal Review form.
● Ensure that you carefully read the instructions on the form.
● In a separate document, clearly identify an error or errors in the director’s decision or order that, if not made, would have resulted in the decision or order being decided differently (see subsection 10(1)(a) of Ontario Regulation 421/17 (General)).
● Send the completed Notice of Request for Internal Review form and all supporting documents by email to [email protected].
● You must email us within 30 calendar days of receiving your notice of refusal.
More information
We will provide additional information on this page leading to the transition date.
We encourage applicants to visit the program updates section of the OINP website on submitting Internal Review requests through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
If you have any questions, email the Program Integrity Unit at [email protected].

August 13, 2024
Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: health and other priority occupations invited

On August 13, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.
Please note that as of April 10, 2024, all new applications under the Employer: Job Offer stream must include the updated Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form). If you upload an older version of the form, we will return your application as incomplete and refund your fee.
Health occupations
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 50 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below:
● NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
● NOC 31100 - Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
● NOC 31103 - Veterinarians
● NOC 31110 - Dentists
● NOC 31111 - Optometrists
● NOC 31112 - Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
● NOC 31120 - Pharmacists
● NOC 31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists
● NOC 31201 - Chiropractors
● NOC 31202 - Physiotherapists
● NOC 31203 - Occupational therapists
● NOC 31204 - Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 31209 - Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
● NOC 31300 - Nursing coordinators and supervisors
● NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
● NOC 31302 - Nurse practitioners
● NOC 31303 - Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
● NOC 32100 - Opticians
● NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
● NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations
● NOC 32103 - Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
● NOC 32104 - Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
● NOC 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 32110 - Denturists
● NOC 32111 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists
● NOC 32112 - Dental technologists and technicians
● NOC 32120 - Medical laboratory technologists
● NOC 32121 - Medical radiation technologists
● NOC 32122 - Medical sonographers
● NOC 32123 - Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
● NOC 32124 - Pharmacy technicians
● NOC 32129 - Other medical technologists and technicians
● NOC 32200 - Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
● NOC 32201 - Massage therapists
● NOC 32209 - Other practitioners of natural healing
● NOC 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
● NOC 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
● NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
● NOC 33103 - Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
● NOC 33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services
Other Priority occupations
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 54 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below:
● NOC 00015 - Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
● NOC 12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
● NOC 13101 - Property administrators
● NOC 13102 - Payroll administrators
● NOC 10010 - Financial managers
● NOC 10011 - Human resources managers
● NOC 10022 - Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
● NOC 11100 - Financial auditors and accountants
● NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals
● NOC 11202 - Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
● NOC 12100 - Executive assistants
● NOC 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
● NOC 21300 - Civil engineers
● NOC 21301 - Mechanical enginee... [continue]

July 25, 2024
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream: General practitioner and family physician candidates invited

On July 25, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify under NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 395-444 and work experience in NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians.
Your work experience in NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. If you choose to be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC.
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on July 25, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are not guaranteed a notification of interest and receiving a notification of interest does not guarantee that you meet stream criteria or that your application will be approved.
If you received a notification of interest, you don’t need to contact the program.

July 18, 2024
Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream: health occupations invited

On July 18, 2024, we issued targeted notifications of interest to potential candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.
Health occupations
Candidates only received a notification if they had a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 425-444 and work experience in the following national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
Your work experience in one of the following NOCs must be listed as your primary NOC in your Express Entry profile. If you choose to be assessed under the Canadian Experience Class, you will need to demonstrate that at least six months of your one year of eligible work experience is in your primary NOC.
● NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
● NOC 31100 - Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
● NOC 31101 - Specialists in surgery
● NOC 31102 - General practitioners and family physicians
● NOC 31103 - Veterinarians
● NOC 31110 - Dentists
● NOC 31111 - Optometrists
● NOC 31112 - Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
● NOC 31120 - Pharmacists
● NOC 31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists
● NOC 31200 – Psychologists
● NOC 31201 - Chiropractors
● NOC 31202 - Physiotherapists
● NOC 31203 - Occupational therapists
● NOC 31204 - Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 31209 - Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
● NOC 31300 - Nursing coordinators and supervisors
● NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
● NOC 31302 - Nurse practitioners
● NOC 31303 - Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
● NOC 32100 - Opticians
● NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
● NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations
● NOC 32103 - Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
● NOC 32104 - Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
● NOC 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 32110 - Denturists
● NOC 32111 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists
● NOC 32112 - Dental technologists and technicians
● NOC 32120 - Medical laboratory technologists
● NOC 32121 - Medical radiation technologists
● NOC 32122 - Medical sonographers
● NOC 32123 - Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
● NOC 32124 - Pharmacy technicians
● NOC 32129 - Other medical technologists and technicians
● NOC 32200 - Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
● NOC 32201 - Massage therapists
● NOC 32209 - Other practitioners of natural healing
● NOC 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
● NOC 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
● NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
● NOC 33103 - Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
● NOC 33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services
You may apply to this stream if you received a notification of interest on July 18, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and follow the steps as a new or returning user.
Candidates who meet the eligibi... [continue]

July 16, 2024
Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills stream: general occupations invited

On July 16, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: In Demand Skills stream. Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 35 and above.
You may apply to this stream if you received an invitation to apply on July 16, 2024.
To apply:
● Review the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream page to determine if you meet the requirements.
● Review the document checklist to ensure you have the mandatory documents.
● Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and click the newly created file number with the prefix JOID.
Your new application file number is different than your EOI file number. The EOI file number (EOI-JOID-XXXXXX) will be greyed out; this is not an error.
If you received an invitation to apply you don’t need to contact the program.

July 16, 2024
Employer Job Offer International Student stream: health and other priority occupations invited

On July 16, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream.
Health occupations
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 81 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below:
● NOC 30010 - Managers in health care
● NOC 31100 - Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
● NOC 31103 - Veterinarians
● NOC 31110 - Dentists
● NOC 31111 - Optometrists
● NOC 31112 - Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
● NOC 31120 - Pharmacists
● NOC 31121 - Dietitians and nutritionists
● NOC 21200 - Psychologists
● NOC 31201 - Chiropractors
● NOC 31202 - Physiotherapists
● NOC 31203 - Occupational therapists
● NOC 31204 - Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 31209 - Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
● NOC 31300 - Nursing coordinators and supervisors
● NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
● NOC 31302 - Nurse practitioners
● NOC 31303 - Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
● NOC 32100 - Opticians
● NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses
● NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations
● NOC 32103 - Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
● NOC 32104 - Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
● NOC 32109 - Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
● NOC 32110 - Denturists
● NOC 32111 - Dental hygienists and dental therapists
● NOC 32112 - Dental technologists and technicians
● NOC 32120 - Medical laboratory technologists
● NOC 32121 - Medical radiation technologists
● NOC 32122 - Medical sonographers
● NOC 32123 - Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
● NOC 32124 - Pharmacy technicians
● NOC 32129 - Other medical technologists and technicians
● NOC 32200 - Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
● NOC 32201 - Massage therapists
● NOC 32209 - Other practitioners of natural healing
● NOC 33100 - Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
● NOC 33101 - Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
● NOC 33102 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
● NOC 33103 - Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
● NOC 33109 - Other assisting occupations in support of health services
Other Priority occupations
Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 77 and above, and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below:
● NOC 00015 - Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities
● NOC 12200 - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
● NOC 13101 - Property administrators
● NOC 13102 - Payroll administrators
● NOC 10010 - Financial managers
● NOC 10011 - Human resources managers
● NOC 10022 - Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
● NOC 11100 - Financial auditors and accountants
● NOC 11200 - Human resources professionals
● NOC 11202 - Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
● NOC 12100 - Executive assistants
● NOC 12102 - Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
● NOC 21300 - Civil engineers
● NOC 21301 - Mechanical engineers
● NOC 21310 - Electrical and electronics engineers
● NOC 22212 - Drafting technologists and technicians
● NOC 22233 - Construction inspectors
● NOC 22303 - Construction estimators
● NOC 22310 - Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
● NOC 22311 - Electronic service technicians (house... [continue]