The Employer Job Offer: International Student stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for recent graduates who have a job offer in Ontario. It uses Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system, so you must be invited before you can submit a full application.
This stream is not Express Entry. If Ontario nominates you, you apply for permanent residence through IRCC’s non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee process.
Who this stream is for
Ontario describes this stream as a pathway for a recent graduate with an eligible Ontario job offer. It can be available to applicants inside or outside Canada, depending on their situation and whether they can meet the stream requirements at the time of application.
Basic eligibility (what to confirm first)
You generally need:
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A qualifying job offer in Ontario (Employer Job Offer category jobs are typically in NOC TEER 0–3).
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Recent graduate status (details depend on the stream’s education rules and timing requirements—follow the official stream page and checklist).
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Ability to perform the job, including licensing/registration if the occupation is regulated.
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Legal status in Canada if you apply from inside Canada (if applicable to your situation).
Internal guidance (important): If your job offer is TEER 4–5, this is usually the wrong stream. Ontario has a separate Employer Job Offer stream for In-Demand Skills.
New process (Employer Portal → EOI → invitation → two submissions)
Ontario’s Employer Portal process includes strict deadlines:
Step 1: Employer submits a job offer (Employer Portal)
The employer must submit the job offer through Ontario’s Employer Portal (even if you already work there).
Step 2: You register your EOI within 30 days
Ontario states you must register your EOI within 30 calendar days after the employer submits the job offer—otherwise the job offer expires and the employer must create a new one.
Step 3: If invited, both employer and applicant must act fast (14 / 17 days)
If you receive an invitation to apply:
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Employer deadline: submit the approval of an employment position application within 14 calendar days.
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Applicant deadline: submit your nomination application within 17 calendar days.
Ontario also states that if the employer misses the 14-day deadline, the application will be withdrawn and the employer must create a new job offer to try again.
Fees and processing time
OINP application fee
Ontario lists:
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$1,500 if the job offer is outside the GTA
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$2,000 if the job offer is within the GTA
IRCC fees (after nomination)
IRCC fees vary by application type and family size. The Provincial Nominee non-Express Entry process is handled through IRCC’s PR portal, and IRCC directs applicants to use the official fee list.
Processing times
Do not publish fixed processing timelines. Use IRCC’s tools/pages for the most current guidance and status steps.
Documents to prepare (remove wrong template items)
Delete this from your template (it’s unrelated):
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Endorsement Certificate From an Atlantic Province (AIP only)
Typical documents for this stream usually include:
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Job offer / contract details + Employer Portal information (Job Offer ID or portal references)
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Proof of graduation (credential + transcripts)
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Passport and (if applicable) proof of legal status in Canada
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Proof you meet licensing requirements (if regulated)
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Any additional documents Ontario requests in your invitation/application instructions
After nomination: PR is a separate step
If nominated, IRCC confirms you apply online for permanent residence under the non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee process. PR approval is still decided by IRCC after completeness and admissibility checks.
IRCC also notes biometrics are required for most PR applicants aged 14 to 79.
FAQ
Do I need Express Entry for this stream?
No. This is not an Express Entry stream. It is an OINP Employer Job Offer stream.
Do I need work experience?
Ontario indicates this stream is designed for recent graduates and does not require work experience as a mandatory criterion in the same way as some worker streams (always follow the official stream rules for your specific case).
How long do I have to register my EOI after the employer submits the job offer?
30 calendar days.
How long do I have after an invitation?
Employer: 14 days. Applicant: 17 days.
What are the fees?
Ontario: $1,500 outside GTA / $2,000 inside GTA.
Reality check
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This stream is invitation-based. Meeting requirements does not guarantee an invitation.
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The Employer Portal process has strict deadlines (30/14/17 days). Missing one can force you to restart with a new job offer.
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A nomination is helpful, but it is not permanent residence. IRCC makes the final PR decision.
OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student stream:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/oinp-employer-job-offer-international-student-stream
How to use the Employer Portal (30/14/17-day deadlines):
https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-use-employer-portal-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program
OINP EOI system (job offer expires if EOI not registered in 30 days):
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-expression-interest-system-streams
Applying to OINP (fees $1,500 / $2,000):
https://www.ontario.ca/page/applying-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp
IRCC: Provincial Nominee Program (Non-Express Entry) overview:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/non-express-entry.html
IRCC: Apply online (PR portal):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/non-express-entry/apply.html
IRCC: After you apply (biometrics 14–79):
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/non-express-entry/after-apply.html
IRCC fee list:
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
