• $2,000 CAD if the job offer is within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). • $1,500 CAD if the job offer is outside the GTA.
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Federal Application Fee Including Right of Permanent Residence Fee:$1,590 CAD per adult applicant.
Dependent Child:$270 CAD per dependent child.
Biometric Fee:
• $85 CAD per person, if required. • $170 CAD maximum for a family applying at the same time.
Procedure:
1. Employer: Access the OINP e-Filing Portal and create or log in to a My Ontario Account. 2. Employer: Register the business in the OINP Employer Portal. 3. Employer: Submit the job offer through the Employer Portal. 4. Employee-applicant: Register an Expression of Interest (EOI) within 30 calendar days after the employer submits the job offer. 5. Invitation: If the employee-applicant is selected, they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). 6. Employer Application: The employer must submit the application for approval of the employment position within 14 calendar days from the date of the ITA. 7. Employee Application: The employee-applicant must submit the OINP application and payment within 17 calendar days from the date of the ITA. 8. Nomination: If approved, the applicant will receive a nomination approval letter, nomination certificate, and work permit support letter, if applicable. 9. Federal Application: Apply for permanent residence online through IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal within the validity period of the nomination.
EMPLOYER JOB OFFER CATEGORY – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM
OINP Application Fee: $1,500 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Federal Application Fee Including Right of Permanent Residence Fee:$1,590 CAD per adult applicant.
Dependent Child:$270 CAD per dependent child.
Biometric Fee:
• $85 CAD per person, if required. • $170 CAD maximum for a family applying at the same time.
Procedure:
1. Employer: Access the OINP e-Filing Portal and create or log in to a My Ontario Account. 2. Employer: Register the business in the OINP Employer Portal. 3. Employer: Submit the job offer through the Employer Portal. 4. Employee-applicant: Register an Expression of Interest (EOI) within 30 calendar days after the employer submits the job offer. 5. Invitation: If the employee-applicant is selected, they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). 6. Employer Application: The employer must submit the application for approval of the employment position within 14 calendar days from the date of the ITA. 7. Employee Application: The employee-applicant must submit the OINP application and payment within 17 calendar days from the date of the ITA. 8. Nomination: If approved, the applicant will receive a nomination approval letter, nomination certificate, and work permit support letter, if applicable. 9. Federal Application: Apply for permanent residence online through IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal within the validity period of the nomination.
HUMAN CAPITAL CATEGORY – HUMAN CAPITAL PRIORITIES STREAM
OINP Application Fee: $1,500 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Federal Application Fee Including Right of Permanent Residence Fee:$1,590 CAD per adult applicant.
Dependent Child:$270 CAD per dependent child.
Biometric Fee:
• $85 CAD per person, if required. • $170 CAD maximum for a family applying at the same time.
Procedure:
1. Express Entry Profile: Create and maintain a valid Express Entry profile with IRCC. 2. Notification of Interest: Ontario may issue a Notification of Interest (NOI) to the candidate through their Express Entry profile. 3. OINP Application: After receiving the NOI, the candidate has 45 calendar days to submit the OINP application through the OINP e-Filing Portal. 4. Nomination: If approved, the candidate will receive a nomination approval letter and nomination certificate. 5. Express Entry: The candidate must accept the nomination in their Express Entry profile within the deadline given by IRCC. 6. CRS Points: The provincial nomination gives the candidate 600 additional CRS points. 7. Federal Application: After receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry, the applicant must submit the federal permanent residence application within 60 days.
HUMAN CAPITAL CATEGORY – SKILLED TRADES STREAM
OINP Application Fee: $1,500 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Extra for adding a spouse or common-law partner)
Federal Application Fee Including Right of Permanent Residence Fee:$1,590 CAD per adult applicant.
Dependent Child:$270 CAD per dependent child.
Biometric Fee:
Procedure:
1. Express Entry Profile: Create and maintain a valid Express Entry profile with IRCC. 2. Notification of Interest: Ontario may issue a Notification of Interest (NOI) to the candidate through their Express Entry profile. 3. OINP Application: After receiving the NOI, the candidate has 45 calendar days to submit the OINP application through the OINP e-Filing Portal. 4. Nomination: If approved, the candidate will receive a nomination approval letter and nomination certificate. 5. Express Entry: The candidate must accept the nomination in their Express Entry profile within the deadline given by IRCC. 6. CRS Points: The provincial nomination gives the candidate 600 additional CRS points. 7. Federal Application: After receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Express Entry, the applicant must submit the federal permanent residence application within 60 days.
BRIDGING OPEN WORK PERMIT (BOWP)
Government Fee:$255 CAD ($155 CAD work permit processing fee & $100 CAD open work permit holder fee)
Biometric Fee:$85 CAD, if required
Procedure:
1. Confirm eligibility for a Bridging Open Work Permit. 2. Apply online through the IRCC secure account. 3. Select the appropriate open work permit option in the application form. 4. Pay the work permit processing fee and the open work permit holder fee. 5. Submit the application with the required supporting documents. 6. Check IRCC’s current processing time tool at the time of application.
