Ontario PNP (OINP)
The Ontario Workforce Priority stream
Since June 25, 2026, the OINP has one stream for new applicants. Most workers need a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer and CLB 6. Eligible self-employed physicians can apply without a job offer.
- Official sources
- Checked October 18, 2026
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Ontario PNP at a glance
One open stream
On June 25, 2026, the Ontario Workforce Priority stream replaced the 8 earlier streams. Ontario says more changes are coming.
Job-offer and physician pathways
Most workers need a full-time, permanent job offer submitted by their employer. Eligible self-employed physicians can apply without one.
CLB 6 for most jobs
CLB 6 in all four abilities, CLB 5 for listed skilled trades and CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs. Recent Ontario graduates with an eligible credential need no test.
+600 CRS with Express Entry
TEER 0–3 workers and physicians can accept the nomination in Express Entry and get 600 extra CRS points.
Language tests and EOI points
Ontario accepts CELPIP-General (taken for IRCC purposes), IELTS General Training and PTE Core for English, and TEF Canada and TCF Canada for French. The test date must be within 2 years before you apply. Your lowest ability earns EOI points: CLB 9 or higher 15, CLB 8 12, CLB 7 8, CLB 6 4. Knowledge of official languages adds 5 points for one, or 10 points for English and French at CLB 6 or higher.
Ontario Workforce Priority stream
The only stream open to new applicants. Requirements differ between job-offer applicants and self-employed physicians.
| Pathway | Who it is for | Express Entry option | Job offer | Minimum English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job offer, TEER 0–3 | Skilled workers with a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer. Experience: 6 months in the job offer position (3 months for a recent Ontario graduate), or 2 years in the occupation in the last 5 years. Education: a post-secondary credential of 1 year or more (high school for skilled trades). | Yes, optional | Required | CLB 6 in all 4 abilities (CLB 5 for listed skilled trades); no test for recent Ontario graduates with an eligible credential |
| Job offer, TEER 4–5 | Workers with a full-time, permanent Ontario job offer in a TEER 4 or 5 occupation, with 9 months in the position within 2 years and a high school diploma. | No | Required | CLB 4 in all 4 abilities |
| Self-employed physician | Doctors with an OHIP billing number and a certificate of registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, in good standing. | Yes, optional | Not required | Not stated |
Closed streams
- Closed on June 25, 2026: Employer Job Offer (Foreign Worker, International Student and In-Demand Skills), Masters Graduate, PhD Graduate, and the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker and Skilled Trades streams. Applications submitted before then are assessed under the old rules.
- Skilled Trades stream applications were suspended on November 14, 2025.
- The Entrepreneur stream page is archived.
How to apply with a job offer
Your employer submits the job offer
The employer registers in the Employer Portal and submits the job offer. You get a job offer ID.
Register an Expression of Interest
Register a free EOI within 30 calendar days of the job offer. It is valid for 12 months. Ontario scores it on factors such as occupation, wage, Ontario work experience, education, language and region.
Get an invitation
Ontario invites the highest-ranking candidates, on a general or targeted basis.
Apply in the e-Filing Portal
Your employer has 14 calendar days and you have 17 calendar days from the invitation. The fee is $1,500, or $2,000 if the job is in the Greater Toronto Area, and is not refunded.
Get nominated, then apply for PR
Outside Express Entry, apply to IRCC within 6 months. With Express Entry, accept the nomination within 30 days to get 600 points, then apply within 60 days of an invitation.
Official sources
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (ontario.ca)
- Ontario Workforce Priority stream (ontario.ca)
- 2026 OINP updates (ontario.ca)
- How provincial nominees immigrate (IRCC)
Checked against ontario.ca and canada.ca on October 18, 2026. Ontario says more changes are coming, so check the official pages before you apply.
Ontario EOI points calculator
Estimate your Expression of Interest score for the Ontario Workforce Priority stream (job offer applicants). Ontario invites the highest-ranking candidates.
Choose an answer for every visible question to see your estimated score.
Based on Ontario's published scoring factors (ontario.ca, updated October 6, 2026). Self-employed physicians are scored differently. Your official score is the one Ontario assigns to your EOI.
Reach CLB 6 with CELPIP
Most Ontario Workforce Priority jobs need CLB 6 in all four abilities, and a higher CLB earns more EOI points (CLB 9 or higher = 15 points). CELPIP levels match CLB levels one to one.
- CELPIP 4 = CLB 4
- CELPIP 5 = CLB 5
- CELPIP 6 = CLB 6
- CELPIP 7 = CLB 7
- CELPIP 8 = CLB 8
- CELPIP 9 = CLB 9
- CELPIP 10 = CLB 10
Ontario PNP questions
Which OINP streams are open?
Only the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. On June 25, 2026, Ontario closed its 8 earlier streams and the old Expression of Interest system. Applications submitted before then are still assessed under the rules that applied when they were submitted.
Do I need a job offer for the Ontario PNP?
Yes, for workers. Your employer must start by submitting a full-time, permanent job offer in the Employer Portal, and you then register an EOI within 30 calendar days. Self-employed physicians are the exception.
What English level does the Ontario PNP need?
CLB 6 in all four abilities for most TEER 0–3 jobs, CLB 5 for listed skilled trades, and CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs. You do not need a test if you graduated from an eligible Ontario institution in the last 3 years with a 2-year diploma or degree, an Ontario College Graduate Certificate, a Master's or a PhD.
Can an Ontario nomination add 600 CRS points?
Yes, if you choose the Express Entry option, which is open to TEER 0–3 jobs and self-employed physicians. You have 30 calendar days to accept the nomination in your Express Entry profile, and then get 600 extra points.
How much does it cost to apply?
Registering an EOI is free. The application fee is $1,500, or $2,000 if the job offer is in the Greater Toronto Area. Ontario does not refund it if the application is unsuccessful.
How many people can Ontario nominate in 2026?
Ontario's 2026 allocation is 14,119 nominations. In 2025 it issued 10,750, after the federal government cut provincial nominee admissions by 50%.
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