Required Supporting Documents

Employee’s documents

1. Summary

• Scan and upload all mandatory documents with your application.
• Avoid including non-mandatory documents to prevent delays.

2. Attestation

• Complete, sign, and upload the Attestation Form on the application submission date.

3. Identity Documents

• Photograph:
  • Scan of a physical photo meeting passport or visa requirements.
• Passport:
  • Scan of the personal details page and all pages with Canadian visas and entry stamps.
• Family Members’ Passports:
  • Scan of the personal details page for each dependent family member.

4. Status Documents in Canada

• Scan and upload current and previous status documents from IRCC or CBSA (work permits, study permits, temporary resident visas, etc.).
• For implied status, upload the IRCC acknowledgment letter, fee receipt, and/or post office mailing receipt.

5. Employer Documents

• Include a completed and signed Employer Form.
• Upload your employer’s job advertisements and CVOR Certificate for specific NOC codes if applicable.

6. Job Offer Documents

• Job Offer Letter:
  • Signed by you and your employer, less than six months old.
  • Includes job title, NOC code, wage, duties, hours per week, weeks of work per year, vacation details, workplace location, start date, and full-time indeterminate duration statement.
• Current Employment:
  • Two most recent pay slips if working in the job offer position.
• Collective Agreement:
  • If applicable for wage requirements.
• Licence or Authorization:
  • For occupations requiring a mandatory license in Ontario.
• Labour Market Impact Assessment:
  • If working on a work permit supported by an LMIA.

7. Work History Documents

• Reference Letters:
  • Detailing employment period, positions, duties, salary, and benefits.
• Work Contracts (optional):
  • For the required work experience.
• Proof of Compensation:
  • Pay slips, bank statements, income tax documents, or employer letters.
• Canada Revenue Agency Statements:
  • T4 Statements and Notice of Assessment if worked in Canada.
• Self-Employment Documentation:
  • Business registration, tax returns, client letters, invoices, etc.
• Other Work-Related Documentation (optional):
  • Additional supporting documents for work experience.

8. Resumé

• Scan and upload your current resumé outlining work experience, education, and duties.

9. Intention to Reside in Ontario Documents

• List established ties to Ontario or provide a statement of intent to reside in Ontario.

10. Expression of Interest Scoring Factors Documents

• Job Offer:
  • Job offer letter with duties and wage.
• Work Permit Status in Canada:
  • Copies of current and previous status documents from IRCC or CBSA.
• Job Tenure with Job Offer Employer:
  • Employer job offer indicating start date and position details.
• Earnings History:
  • CRA Notice of Assessment(s) for the last five years.
• Official Language Ability:
  • Language test results from approved services.
• Regional Immigration (Job Offer):
  • Job offer letter with employment location.

Important Notes:

• Redact any credit card numbers and social insurance numbers before uploading documents.
• Ensure all scans are clear, complete, and comply with the specified requirements.

Employer’s documents

• 1. Employer Form

  • Complete and sign the Employer Form.
  • If appointing a representative, ensure both you and the representative complete and sign section A.

  2. Job Offer

  • Provide the original job offer signed and dated by both you and the applicant.
  • Ensure the job offer:
    • Is less than six months old (exceptions for current employees).
    • Is printed on business letterhead with full business contact details.
    • Identifies responsible officer/supervisor and includes their signature.
    • Is stamped with the corporate seal (if applicable).
    • Includes job title, NOC code, wage, duties, hours per week, weeks of work per year, vacation details, workplace location, start date, full-time indeterminate duration statement, and confirmation of terms effective as of the date of nomination.
  • If the applicant is currently working in the same position, provide a letter confirming ongoing employment, job conditions, and any changes.

  3. Other Documents (If Applicable)

  • Job advertisements for recruitment efforts.
  • Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), if available for the same NOC code.
  • Section of the collective agreement outlining wages, if applicable.

  4. Specific for Transport Truck Driver Positions

  • Valid Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) certificate.
  • Safety rating (Excellent, Satisfactory, or Satisfactory Unaudited).

  5. Additional Documents (Post-Submission, If Requested)

  • Business operation proof for at least three years.
  • Proof of business presence in Ontario.
  • Gross annual revenue documentation.
  • Proof of full-time employees (Canadian citizens or permanent residents).
  • Recruitment efforts for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (if required).
  • Specifics for each document type detailed below.

  6. Active Business Documents

  • For businesses active in Canada: CRA Schedules 125 and 141 or CPA-signed financial statements.
  • For businesses active outside Canada: Foreign tax returns, incorporation documents, and proof of affiliation with the Ontario business.
  • For amalgamated businesses: Relevant documents for predecessor businesses.
  • For businesses purchased within the last three years: Financial statements, purchase agreement, and proof of continuous operation.

  7. Business Premise Documents

  • Deed to the property or valid lease/license/notice of license.

  8. Gross Annual Revenue Documents

  • CRA Schedules 125 and 141 or CPA-signed financial statements for the most recently completed fiscal year.

  9. Number of Full-Time Employees Documents

  • Completed full-time employee chart.
  • Business’s organizational chart.
  • Individual T4 statements and pay slips.

  10. Recruitment Efforts Documentation (For Foreign Worker or In-Demand Skills Streams)

  • Proof of recruitment efforts (job bank advertisement, print media, general/specialist employment websites, employer’s career website, job fairs).
  • Advertisement details (operating name, address, position title, skill requirements, wage, work location, contact information, advertisement duration).

  How to Submit Documentation

  • Give the Employer Form, signed job offer, and any applicable documents (job advertisements, LMIA, collective agreement, CVOR certificate) to the applicant to upload with their application.
  • Additional supporting documents will be requested by OINP post submission if needed.

  Important Notes:

  • Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents can be considered part of the employer’s full-time staff.
  • Avoid submitting personal information about candidates in recruitment documentation.
  • SIN numbers beginning with nine are issued to temporary residents and do not count as full-time employees.
  • Be prepared to provide additional supporting documents post submission as requested by OINP.

Application Process

To obtain Permanent Residence through the Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, candidates must follow these steps:

• Create a profile in the OINP e-Filing Portal, or have your authorized representative do it on your behalf from their portal;
• Submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the OINP job offer foreign worker stream;
• Receive an invitation to apply (ITA);
• After receiving an invitation to apply, submit the application through the OINP e-Filing Portal within 14 days by filling in forms and uploading the required documents;
• Receive the provincial nomination;
• Apply for permanent residence to the federal government (IRCC) within 6 months of receiving the nomination.

Processing Times and Fees

The Foreign Worker Stream has an application fee of $1,500 CAD (If the job offer is outside GTA) or $2,000 (if the job offer is within GTA), which can only be paid using a credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard). The processing times for a Foreign Worker Stream application are estimated to be between 90 to 120 days.

By meeting the eligibility criteria and successfully navigating the application process, applicants can build a future in Ontario and contribute to its vibrant workforce through the OINP Employer Job Offer program: Foreign Worker Stream.