OINP & Provincial Nominations FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles, employer portal requirements, medical exam public policies, fee exemptions, and provincial nomination pathways.

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OINP & Provincial Nominations FAQ

What does the employer need to do before the applicant can create an OINP Expression of Interest?

What information should applicants carefully verify when creating their OINP Expression of Interest?

What should an applicant do if they are already eligible for Express Entry?

How can an Ontario provincial nomination affect an Express Entry candidate’s CRS score?

What should an applicant do if they discover an error in their EOI?

Under the new Ontario immigration program, is employer support mandatory, and what income requirement must the employer meet?

I have 1 year of Canadian work experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in healthcare and 2 years and 9 months of foreign work experience under a Tier 2 occupation. Can I return to India to complete the remaining 3 months?

How many full-time Canadian citizens or permanent residents must an employer have to qualify for OINP employer support in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)?

What is the minimum employee requirement for employers located outside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)?

Does an employer have to pay the OINP application fee when supporting an employee?

Is there any fee an employer may need to pay after an employee receives an OINP nomination?

What does a closed (employer-specific) work permit mean for an employee?

Is C-51 the same as the religious worker exemption?

Would an administrative position at a registered charity normally qualify for C-51?

Would working directly with homeless people at a shelter potentially qualify?

What charitable purposes can potentially support a C-51 application?

What does the employer have to do before the worker applies?

What number does the applicant need from the employer's submission?

What should the employer's job offer letter contain?

Can C-51 charitable work be unpaid?

Can the applicant also be exempt from the $155 work-permit processing fee for unpaid charitable work?

Does unpaid C-51 work automatically count as Canadian work experience for Express Entry?

Does a C-51 work permit itself lead directly to permanent residence?

What happens if an applicant needs a medical examination but does not complete it?

Can every C-51 occupation make the worker eligible for a spouse's open work permit?

What are the biggest reasons a C-51 application can be refused?

If my work permit expires and I return to my home country while waiting for an Express Entry invitation, does my profile remain valid?

What does R10 require?

Can someone inside Canada use a previous medical examination for a new PR Application?

What should be included in a reconsideration request?

Should an applicant wait for reconsideration before considering judicial review?

What should applicants do when submitting a PR application using a previous medical?

Does a spouse outside Canada need a new medical examination?

I am the only applicant listed in my PR application and I get married after AOR. Can I leave my spouse off the application because my AOR has already been issued?

When does reconsideration make sense after an NOC refusal?

Can I submit new documents with a reconsideration request?

Is judicial review worth pursuing if my CRS score is high enough to receive another Invitation?

What must my employer provide before I submit my T13 work permit application from outside Canada?

Which immigration documents should I have before applying for a T13 work permit from India?

Does being outside Canada prevent me from applying for a T13 work permit while my non-Express Entry PR application is being processed?

If my 2022 medical exam is still within the five-year period, what should I submit with my new application?

If I completed a short-term online course without a study permit, could leaving it out of my personal history create an issue with my work permits application?

If my baby is born after PPR but before I complete my landing, what should I do?

I am on maintained status and waiting for my visitor status decision. I got married in Canada a week ago. Should I wait for my marriage certificate before applying for spousal sponsorship, or should I apply now?

My PR application is in process, but my passport still has my ex-wife’s name. If I get a new passport after divorce or remarriage, could uploading the new passport cause delays or problems with my PR application?

My common-law partner received AOR under the OINP Masters Non-Express Entry stream. I am a dependent applicant. Her PGWP is expiring. Can she apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit, and can I apply for an open work permit as her dependent in the same application?

My Post-Graduation Work Permit expired in June, and I am currently on maintained status as a visitor. If I receive a Nova Scotia PNP approval, can I restore my status as a worker or apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit?

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