Last Updated on February 23, 2023
Key Points
- On May 11, 2021, the Ontario government introduced updates to the Ontario Immigrant Nomination Program (OINP). The updates impact the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream.
- OINP released Invitations to Apply to international workers in the Expression of Interest pool. Individuals are only eligible to apply if they received an invitation from OINP.
- Individuals who received invitations do not need to contact OINP.
Overview
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream offers permanent residence pathways to high-skilled international workers who meet certain requirements. The OINP sent invitations to international workers in these in-demand occupations, and those whose employment and skillset scored a 31 or above.
Health Care:
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- General practitioners and family physicians
- Optometrists
- Chiropractors
- Allied primary health practitioners
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- Pharmacists
- Dietitians and nutritionists
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- Medical radiation technologists
- Medical sonographers
- Practitioners of natural healing
- Massage therapists
Skilled Trades:
- Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- Carpenters
- Roofers and shinglers
- Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- Machine fitters
- Elevator constructors and mechanics
With this update, OINP hopes to better assess high-demand international workers’ professional experience and merit.
What are the Changes?
Prior models of the Expression of Interest system left international workers and applicants in a space of uncertainty. Using the updated invitational system will offer applicants more transparency in their processing.
Looking Ahead
The OINP, and the Canadian government as a whole, are developing several streams to support a more efficient immigration environment. Employers with Canada-bound talent should check if any of their employees received OINP invitations.
Content in this publication is not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an Envoy-affiliated attorney or another qualified professional.
