Required Supporting Documents

Employee’s documents

1. Job Offer Documents

• Job Offer Letter:

  • Must be less than six months old (exceptions noted below).
  • Printed on business letterhead with complete business contact details.
  • Signed by the responsible officer/supervisor and stamped with the corporate seal (if applicable).
  • Includes job title, NOC code, wage, duties, hours per week, vacation details, workplace location, start date, and full-time indeterminate duration statement.
  • If currently employed in the position: include the original job offer (even if older than six months) and a recent employer letter confirming ongoing employment and job conditions.

• Current Employment (if applicable):

  • Include copies of your two most recent pay slips.

• Collective Agreement (if applicable):

  • Include relevant sections outlining wages if the wage does not meet the low wage requirement.

• Licence or Authorization:

  • For occupations requiring a mandatory license in Ontario, include a copy of the license or authorization.

2. Education Documents

• For Completed Education:
  • Scan and upload degree, diploma, or certificate from a Canadian college or university.
  • Include official transcripts from the granting institution.
• For Pending Completion:
  • Official letter from the college or university confirming completion of program requirements, absence of outstanding fees, and scheduled date of credential granting.
  • Include official transcripts.
• Other Education Documents (if applicable):
  • Include degrees, diplomas, transcripts, occupational certificates, or licenses for licensed occupations in Ontario.

3. Resumé

• Include a scanned copy of your most current resumé.
• Ensure it outlines current and past work experience and education.
• Include your current residential address, email address, and phone number.

4. Intention to Reside in Ontario Documents

• List established ties to Ontario such as employment, job offers, education, volunteer work, lease agreements, property ownership, professional networks, family ties, social connections, or previous visits.
• Provide a statement of intent if no ties exist.
• Carefully redact any credit card numbers.

5. Expression of Interest Scoring Factors Documents

• Job Offer:
  • Include job offer letter with job description and wage.
• Work Permit Status in Canada:
  • Include copies of current and previous status documents from IRCC or CBSA (work permits, study permits, implied status documentation).
• Job Tenure with Job Offer Employer:
  • Provide employer job offer indicating start date and position details.
• Earnings History:
  • Include Notice of Assessment(s) from CRA for the last five years.
• Highest Level of Education:
  • Provide degree, diploma, certificate, or ECA report for foreign credentials.
• Field of Study:
  • Include official transcript from Canadian institution.
• Canadian Education Experience:
  • Copy of post-secondary credential from a Canadian institution.
• Official Language Ability:
  • Include language test results from an approved service (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF Canada, TCF Canada).
• Regional Immigration (Job Offer and Study):
  • Job offer letter with employment location and official transcript for location of study.

6. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for Foreign Credentials

• Choose an IRCC-designated organization for the assessment.
• Provide electronic copy of the ECA report (not older than five years).
• Authorize the OINP to access ECA results electronically.
• Follow specific steps for authorization based on the chosen ECA organization.
• Contact the ECA organization for any specific queries.

Important Notes:

• Ensure all documents are complete and legible.
• Redact sensitive information before uploading.
• Pay close attention to the age of documents (e.g., job offer letter) and the specific requirements for current employment verification.
• Follow specific steps for ECA result authorization and sharing with the OINP

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: International Student 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 Employer Job Offer: International Student 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: International Student Stream