Permanent residency · Ontario

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lets Canadian provinces and territories nominate people who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to their economy and who want to live and work in that province/territory permanently. Each province and territory has its own PNP streams with unique requirements.

Processing

2–4 months

Where

Ontario

Official fee

CA$1,365

Updated

May 2026

Overview

Best for: Ontario's Provincial Nominee Program for skilled workers, international students, and business owners

Program Overview

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is part of Canada's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Provinces and territories can nominate individuals who have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to their local economy. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points under Express Entry (virtually guaranteeing an ITA), or you can apply through the non-Express Entry paper-based process.

Available Streams

Human Capital Priorities Stream
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
Masters Graduate Stream
PhD Graduate Stream

Eligibility

You must meet every required item below. A licensed consultant can confirm your fit in minutes.

Work experience

Work ExperienceVaries by stream
Requirements vary by stream. Most streams require skilled work experience relevant to the province's labour needs. Some streams require a valid job offer from a local employer.

Language

Language ProficiencyCLB 4-7 (varies by stream)
Minimum CLB level varies by stream (typically CLB 4 to CLB 7). Express Entry-linked streams require at least CLB 7 for NOC TEER 0/1.

Education

EducationVaries by stream
Requirements vary by stream. Many streams require at least a high school diploma. International graduates from provincial institutions may qualify for special streams.

Process

Typical processing time: 2–4 months.

Choose a PNP Stream
Research the available streams and determine which one best matches your skills, work experience, and qualifications.
1–2 weeks
Apply to the Province/Territory
Submit your application to the province or territory's PNP. This may be an online Expression of Interest (EOI) system or a direct application.
1–4 weeks
Receive Provincial Nomination
If selected, you'll receive a nomination certificate from the province. For Express Entry-linked streams, this adds 600 CRS points to your profile.
1–6 months
Apply for Federal PR
Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry (with 600 nomination points) or through the paper-based non-Express Entry process.
1–9 weeks
Federal Processing & Decision
IRCC processes your PR application. Express Entry stream is typically faster (~6 months). Non-Express Entry can take 15-19 months.
1–2 years

Fees & costs

Paid to the government and third parties. Our professional fee is separate and fixed upfront.

Fee	Per	Amount
Federal PR Application Processing Fee	applicant	CA$1,365
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	applicant	CA$515
Provincial Nomination Application Fee	applicant	CA$300
Biometrics Fee	applicant	CA$85

Government fees change from time to time — we confirm the current amounts before you pay anything.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) FAQs

A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile. Since the maximum CRS score from other factors is approximately 600, having a PNP nomination virtually guarantees you will receive an Invitation to Apply in the next Express Entry draw.

Yes, you must have a genuine intention to live and work in the province or territory that nominates you. If you receive PR and then move to another province, the nominating province may withdraw future nominations or it may affect future immigration applications.

While there is no explicit rule preventing you from applying to multiple PNPs simultaneously, it is not recommended. Provinces may check if you have pending applications elsewhere, and applying to multiple provinces may raise concerns about your genuine intent to settle in a specific province.