If you are planning to immigrate to Ontario through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), then there’s an important update you need to know. On July 2, 2025, the Government of Ontario officially launched a new Employer Portal that has changed how applications under the Employer Job Offer streams are submitted. This post will explain the changes step-by-step, who they affect, and how international applicants and Ontario employers can prepare.
🔄 What Has Changed in OINP as of July 2, 2025?
Previously, candidates who wanted to apply under the Employer Job Offer stream would first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). After receiving an invitation, they could then complete their application.
Now, this process has reversed. As of July 2, 2025, the employer must take the first step.
✅ New Flow of the Application Process:
- Employer creates an account on the new OINP Employer Portal.
- Employer submits job offer information to the system.
- A job offer ID is generated.
- Candidate uses this job offer ID to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI).
- If selected, the candidate is invited to apply for nomination.
This change affects all Employer Job Offer streams, including:
- Foreign Worker Stream
- International Student Stream
- In-Demand Skills Stream
🛑 Temporary Pause Before Launch (June 20 to July 2, 2025)
To prepare for the transition to the new portal, the OINP temporarily shut down part of its system.
Here is the important timeline:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | Last day EOIs were accepted under the old system. |
| June 21–22, 2025 | All pending EOIs were automatically withdrawn. |
| June 27–29, 2025 | Full system outage (no access to OINP services). |
| July 2, 2025 | New Employer Portal launched. Applications resumed. |
💻 About the New Employer Portal
The newly designed Employer Portal makes it easier for Ontario employers to support immigration candidates. The portal includes:
- A fully online system for submitting job offers
- Secure file uploads for sensitive company documents
- Ability to track application status in real time
- Access for multiple users (HR departments, authorized reps)
- Auto-saving and auto-fill functions for convenience
- Integration with MyOntario account for smoother login
These updates are designed to reduce fraud, improve efficiency, and ensure that Ontario’s labor market needs are being met with accurate job matches.
📌 Who Is Affected?
This change is especially important for:
🏢 Employers in Ontario
Employers must now take the first step before any candidate can submit an Expression of Interest. This means employers must be willing and prepared to:
- Create an account in the new portal
- Submit required documents and job details
- Work closely with their candidates to share the Job Offer ID
🌍 International Candidates
Candidates hoping to apply for permanent residency through the OINP must:
- Wait for their employer to submit the job offer
- Use the Job Offer ID to register their EOI
- Submit accurate and complete documentation when invited
Note: All old EOIs submitted before June 20, 2025, have been deleted. Candidates must start fresh.
📎 Documents Needed from Employers
Employers need to gather and submit the following documents:
- Offer of employment form
- Proof of business legitimacy
- Proof of compliance with employment standards
- Details of the position and wage being offered
Employers can upload all these documents directly through the portal, making the process much faster and more secure than before.
🛡️ Stronger Integrity Measures Introduced
With the July 2 update, Ontario is also increasing fraud prevention efforts within the OINP. These include:
- Random site visits to verify employer operations
- Interview requests for applicants or employers
- Application refusals or returns if jobs don’t match Ontario’s labor needs
This ensures that only genuine job offers and skilled workers are accepted into the program.
📅 What Happens After You Submit?
Once the employer completes the job offer submission, the candidate:
- Receives the Job Offer ID.
- Registers their EOI in the OINP e-Filing system.
- Waits to be selected in the draw.
- If selected, receives an Invitation to Apply.
- Submits full application within 14 days.
The EOI is now valid for 12 months, giving applicants more flexibility and time.
⚠️ Tips for Applicants and Employers
👨💼 For Employers:
- Register early in the new portal to avoid delays.
- Make sure your business documents are up to date.
- Prepare wage and job offer details in advance.
👩💼 For Applicants:
- Stay in regular contact with your employer.
- Gather your own documents such as resume, education credentials, language test results, etc.
- Be ready to act quickly when invited.
📣 Summary: What You Need to Know
| Feature | Before | After July 2, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Who Starts the Application? | Applicant | Employer |
| EOI First? | Yes | Only after job offer ID |
| Portal System | Basic OINP e-Filing | New Employer Portal |
| Job Offer Check | Manual upload | Digital and secure upload |
| EOI Validity | Varies | 12 months |
| Inspection Powers | Rare | More enforcement |
📍 Final Words
The July 2, 2025 update to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is a big improvement that will benefit both employers and skilled workers. By shifting responsibility to employers first, Ontario is making sure that only real job offers move forward. This improves the quality and fairness of immigration processing, and helps match newcomers to real labor shortages in the province.
If you’re an employer, now is the time to register and prepare your job offers. If you’re a candidate, stay in touch with your employer and be ready to apply once they complete their part.
How to use the Employer Portal: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program | ontario.ca
❓ ਅਕਸਰ ਪੁੱਛੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਸਵਾਲ (FAQs) – OINP ਅਪਡੇਟ 2 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025
1. OINP Employer Portal ਕੀ ਹੈ?
ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਨਵਾਂ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਹੈ ਜੋ 2 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025 ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋਇਆ ਹੈ। ਹੁਣ ਕੰਮ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ (employer) ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਅਕਾਊਂਟ ਬਣਾਕੇ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਦਰਜ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ।
2. ਇਹ ਨਵਾਂ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਕਿਹੜੇ streams ‘ਤੇ ਲਾਗੂ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ?
ਇਹ ਤਿੰਨ OINP Employer Job Offer streams ਉੱਤੇ ਲਾਗੂ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ:
- Foreign Worker Stream
- International Student Stream
- In-Demand Skills Stream
3. ਕੀ ਹੁਣ ਵੀ ਅਪਲੀਕੈਂਟ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ EOI ਭੇਜ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ?
ਨਹੀਂ। ਹੁਣ employer ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਰਜਿਸਟਰ ਕਰੇਗਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਨੂੰ Job Offer ID ਦੇਵੇਗਾ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਹੀ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰ ਆਪਣਾ EOI ਭੇਜ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ।
4. ਜੇਕਰ ਮੈਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ EOI ਭੇਜ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਹੋਇਆ?
ਜੋ EOI 20 ਜੂਨ 2025 ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਭੇਜੇ ਗਏ ਸਨ, ਉਹ ਆਟੋਮੈਟਿਕ ਰੱਦ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਨਵੇਂ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਅਧੀਨ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦੇਣੀ ਪਵੇਗੀ।
5. ਜੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਤੋਂ job offer ਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਨਵਾਂ ID ਲੈਣਾ ਪਵੇਗਾ?
ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੰਮ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਵੀਂ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਰਾਹੀਂ job offer ਨੂੰ ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਦਰਜ ਕਰਨਾ ਪਵੇਗਾ ਤਾਂ ਹੀ ਨਵਾਂ Job Offer ID ਮਿਲੇਗਾ।
6. Job Offer ID ਕੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ?
ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਕੋਡ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ employer ਵਲੋਂ job offer ਦਰਜ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਬਣਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਕੋਡ applicant ਨੂੰ EOI ਭੇਜਣ ਲਈ ਲੋੜੀਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
7. ਹੁਣ ਭੇਜੇ ਗਿਆ EOI ਕਿੰਨੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਲਈ ਵੈਧ ਰਹੇਗਾ?
ਨਵਾਂ EOI ਹੁਣ 12 ਮਹੀਨੇ ਲਈ ਵੈਧ ਰਹੇਗਾ।
8. ਕੀ ਇੱਕ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਈ ਬੰਦਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ portal ਵਰਤਣ ਦੀ ਇਜਾਜ਼ਤ ਹੈ?
ਹਾਂ। ਇਹ ਪੋਰਟਲ multi-user access ਦੀ ਸੁਵਿਧਾ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
9. ਕੀ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਹੋਰ ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ?
ਨਹੀਂ। ਇਹ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਸਿਰਫ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਫਰੈਂਚ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੀ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ।
10. Employer ਵਲੋਂ ਕਿਹੜੇ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਚਾਹੀਦੇ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ?
- Offer of Employment form
- Business license ਜਾਂ ਰਜਿਸਟਰੇਸ਼ਨ
- ਸਾਲਰੀ ਦੇਣ ਦੀ ਸਮਰੱਥਾ ਦਾ ਸਬੂਤ
- Employment standards ਦੀ ਪਾਲਣਾ ਦਾ ਸਬੂਤ
11. Job offer ਸਬਮਿਟ ਕਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਨੋਮੀਨੇਸ਼ਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਸਮਾਂ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ?
ਇਹ ਲਗਭਗ 60 ਤੋਂ 90 ਦਿਨ ਲੱਗਦੇ ਹਨ, ਜੇਕਰ ਸਾਰੇ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਠੀਕ ਹਨ।
12. ਕੀ immigration consultant employer ਵਲੋਂ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਵਰਤ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ?
ਹਾਂ, ਜੇਕਰ employer ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ।
13. ਜੇਕਰ employer portal ਨਹੀਂ ਵਰਤਦਾ ਤਾਂ ਕੀ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ?
ਤਦ applicant ਅਪਲੀਕੇਸ਼ਨ ਦੀ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕੇਗਾ। Job Offer ID ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ।
14. ਕੀ Employer Portal ਵਰਤਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਫੀਸ ਹੈ?
ਨਹੀਂ। ਇਹ ਪੋਰਟਲ ਵਰਤਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਈ ਵਾਧੂ ਫੀਸ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ, ਪਰ applicant ਨੂੰ OINP ਦੀ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਫੀਸ ਦੇਣੀ ਪਵੇਗੀ ($1,500-$2,000 ਦੇ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ)।
15. ਕੀ ਇਹ ਨਵਾਂ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਸਥਾਈ ਹੈ?
ਹਾਂ। ਇਹ ਪੱਕਾ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਹੁਣ OINP ਦੇ Employer Job Offer Streams ਲਈ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਕ ਤਰੀਕਾ ਹੈ।