Ontario Shifts to Employer-Led Process for Job Offer Streams: What You Need to Know

Ontario is making significant changes to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer streams, transitioning from an applicant-led to an employer-led process. Starting July 2, foreign nationals will no longer apply directly; instead, employers must initiate applications through the new OINP Employer Portal.

Key Changes and Timeline

• June 20 to July 2: No new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be accepted.
• June 21-22: Existing EOIs will expire and be automatically withdrawn.
• June 27-29: OINP’s online system will be temporarily unavailable.
• July 2: The new Employer Portal opens for registration.

Affected Streams

• Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
• Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
• Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

Foreign nationals with existing EOIs must collaborate with their employers to resubmit profiles under the new system. New EOIs registered after July 2 will be valid for 12 months and eligible for future program draws.

Additional Upcoming Changes

• Inspectors may conduct in-person interviews with OINP applicants.
• Job posting platforms will need dedicated sections for reporting fraudulent ads.
• Review of how employers access electronic candidate information, focusing on privacy practices.

For those impacted, the province promises more details soon on navigating the new employer-led process.