Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) – Investment Stream

The OINP Investment Stream facilitates significant business investments that drive Ontario’s economic development and job creation. Applicants must follow a structured process beginning with submission of an Investment Referral Form for review by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration, and International Trade (MCIIT).

Investment Eligibility Requirements

Qualifying investments must demonstrate substantial benefits to Ontario’s economy and workforce. Both new ventures and business expansions are eligible if they meet these criteria:

1. Government Endorsement: Requires official approval from an Ontario ministry at the Deputy Minister level
2. Economic Impact: Must create permanent, full-time employment opportunities for Ontario residents
3. Job Creation Threshold: Minimum job creation requirements apply, with proportional increases for multiple nominee requests

Requirements for Nominee Positions

Nominated positions must:

• Be essential to the investment’s long-term success
• Qualify as skilled occupations (NOC 0, A or B categories)
• Represent permanent, full-time employment
• Offer competitive market wages
• Not affect existing labor disputes or opportunities for Canadian workers

Application Process

1. Initial Review: Secondary ministry evaluates the investment proposal
2. Formal Application: Complete submission package reviewed by both ministries
3. Nomination Phase: Approved applicants receive nominee package for final processing

Pathway to Permanent Residence

Successful nominees may:

• Apply for permanent residence through IRCC
• Request temporary work permits to commence Ontario operations during processing

This program offers investors a strategic opportunity to contribute to Ontario’s economic growth while establishing permanent residency in Canada.