Ontario Provincial Nomination

Ontario application pathway and process

The Workforce Priority stream is for applicants with a qualifying Ontario job offer. The applicant, employer and position must all meet the requirements. An EOI score does not establish eligibility or guarantee an invitation.

1. Employer submits the job offer; applicant registers an EOI

   After the employer submits the job offer in the portal, the applicant must register an EOI within 30 calendar days.

2. Apply after receiving an invitation

   From the date the invitation is issued, the employer has 14 calendar days to submit the application for approval of the position; the applicant has 17 calendar days to submit the nomination application and pay the fee. Both deadlines start on the same date.

3. Apply for permanent residence after nomination

   For the non-Express Entry route, submit the federal application before the nomination expires, usually within six months. For Express Entry, accept the nomination within 30 calendar days and submit the permanent-residence application within 60 calendar days after receiving the federal invitation.

Official application process ↗ · Applicant and employer requirements ↗