How to Apply for a Express Entry?
STEP 1: BOOK A CONSULTATION
Consultation via video, phone or in-person.
Step 2: UNDERSTAND
Know the different pathways to study/work in Canada.
STEP 3: CHOOSE A CANADIAN INSTITUTION
Select programs at Canadian institutions that meet your goals.
STEP 4: APPLY
Gather your documents as requested by Canadian Institutions.
Are you looking to settle permanently in Ontario? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is your fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Right Source Immigration in Mississauga helps skilled workers, international graduates, and business professionals navigate Ontario’s immigration streams with confidence and success.
Our Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program services ensure your application meets the latest eligibility criteria and policy updates, giving you the best chance of approval.
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Why Choose Ontario for Immigration?
Ontario is Canada’s most populous province, home to over 13.5 million people, including Toronto and a thriving immigrant community in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Every year, Ontario welcomes a large portion of Canada’s newcomers.
Reasons people choose Ontario include:
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Abundant job opportunities in tech, healthcare, trades, and business
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High average income and strong economic growth
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Diverse and multicultural communities
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Top universities for international students
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Best Consultancy Agency
About the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The OINP Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows Ontario to nominate skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs for Canadian permanent residence. A nomination gives applicants an extra 600 points in Express Entry, effectively guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.
Ontario has multiple OINP streams, some aligned with Express Entry (enhanced) and others as base streams. Right Source Immigration helps you identify the stream that fits your profile and ensures your application meets all Ontario immigration program reforms and 2026 updates.
OINP Streams (2026 Update)
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Express Entry – Human Capital Priorities Stream
- Job offer required:
- NoEligibility: Valid Express Entry profile, Canadian degree or equivalent, 1+ year full-time work experience (FSWP or CEC), CLB 7+ English or French, intend to live in Ontario.
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Express Entry – French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
- Job offer required: No
- Eligibility: Express Entry profile, 1 year work experience, CLB 7+ French & CLB 6+ English, Canadian degree or equivalent.
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Express Entry – Skilled Trades Stream (Temporarily Suspended)
- Currently unavailable; candidates must explore alternative streams.
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Masters Graduate Stream
- Job offer required: No
- Eligibility: Master’s degree from eligible Ontario university, 1 year legal residence in Ontario within past 2 years, CLB 7+ English or French.
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PhD Graduate Stream
- Job offer required: No
- Eligibility: PhD from eligible Ontario university, 2 years study in Ontario, CLB 7+ English or French.
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Employer Job Offer Streams
- Job offer required: Yes
- Foreign Worker Stream: Full-time permanent job in TEER 0–3, 2 years work experience if no license required
- International Student Stream: Full-time job for graduates, above low-wage threshold, degree/diploma requirements
Step-by-Step Guide: OINP Application
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Check Your Eligibility:
Determine the stream that fits your profile. Right Source Immigration Ontario immigrant nominee program consultant can assess your work experience, education, language, and legal status.
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Register an Expression of Interest (EOI):
Create your profile online via OINP portal.
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Receive Notification of Interest (NOI):
Ontario selects candidates and issues invitations.
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Submit Application:
Complete the OINP application, provide supporting documents, and pay fees.
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Receive Provincial Nomination:
Express Entry streams get 600 CRS points; base streams can apply directly to IRCC.
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Apply for Permanent Residence:
Submit PR application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Eligibility & Documents Checklist
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Valid passport & identity documents
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Canadian degree/diploma or credential assessment (if required)
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Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF Canada)
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Work experience letters and pay stubs
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Job offer letter (for Employer Job Offer streams)
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Proof of legal status in Canada (if applying from within)
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Settlement funds (bank statements, employment income, or job offer proof)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Applying under a stream without meeting minimum requirements
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Submitting incomplete or inconsistent documents
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Using expired language test results
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Ignoring program updates such as Skilled Trades stream suspension
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Not demonstrating genuine intention to live in Ontario
Benefits of Using Right Source Immigration
The Comprehensive Ranking System assigns points based on:
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Expert guidance through all OINP streams
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Local knowledge: Mississauga / GTA based, aware of employer and community networks
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Assistance with EOI registration, document preparation, and IRCC submission
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Updates on Ontario immigration program reforms and eligibility
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Personalized support for international students, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs
Frequently Asked Question
Does the OINP require a job offer?
Some streams do (Employer Job Offer), while others, like Human Capital or Masters/PhD streams, do not.
Can I apply for OINP from outside Canada?
Yes, most streams accept international applicants, though some require legal status in Ontario.
How long does the OINP process take?
Processing times vary by stream; Express Entry aligned streams are usually faster due to CRS points.
What is the cost of applying?
$1,500–$2,000 for Human Capital and Employer Job Offer streams $3,500 per business partner/key staff for business streams
Can I switch streams if not eligible for one?
Yes, alternative Ontario immigration programs may be available. Right Source Immigration can guide you.