OINP Application Processing Times and Nominations Issued
Get up-to-date information about application processing times and nominations issued to date.
Average application processing times as of September 9, 2021
Processing times vary depending on the stream. Applications that require clarification or more information take longer to process.
If your application is taking longer than the estimated processing time, there is no need to contact the program. We will contact you if more information is required.
| OINP stream | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|
| Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker | 30 – 60 days |
| Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities | 30 – 60 days |
| Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades | 30 – 60 days |
| Masters Graduate | 30 – 60 days |
| PhD Graduate | 60 – 90 days |
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 30 – 60 days |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 30 – 60 days |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 90 – 120 days |
| Entrepreneur |
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Annual nominations
Each year, the federal government, through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a certain number of nominations to the Ontario government (OINP).
In 2021:
- Ontario received an allocation of 8,350 plus an additional 250 nominations for temporary foreign workers in intermediate skilled occupations (NOC Skill Level C).
- As of September 9, 2021, 6,839 nominations have been issued.
Note: When an applicant is nominated for permanent residence by the OINP, they must then apply to IRCC. IRCC makes the final decision on who gets permanent residence.
Contact us
Ask us a question by email at ontarionominee@ontario.ca or by phone from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:
Tel: 416-327-0374 Toll-free: 1-866-214-6820 (toll-free within North America only)TTY: 416-325-0866 Toll-free TTY: 1-866-853-2137