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Ontario PNP Update – New Job Employer Form Released
Are you considering immigrating to Ontario, Canada, through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)? If so, you’ll want to stay informed about the latest developments, especially regarding the Employer: Job Offer stream. Recently, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) made a significant announcement that could impact your application process.
The Latest Update: New Employer Form Released
On April 10, 2024, the OINP introduced an updated Employer Form, officially named the Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form). This new form bears the version code 2024/04 on the bottom left corner of every page. It is now mandatory for all nomination applications submitted under the Employer: Job Offer stream of the OINP.
Why It Matters
If you’re planning to apply for nomination through the Employer: Job Offer stream, it’s crucial to ensure that you use the updated Employer Form. Failure to do so may result in your application being deemed incomplete, leading to delays and potential complications. The OINP will return applications that include older versions of the form and refund the associated fees.
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As you prepare your application for the Ontario PNP, it’s essential to review the stream-specific document checklist provided by the OINP. This checklist will outline all the necessary documents and forms, including the updated Employer Form, ensuring that you submit a complete application package.
Key Employer Job Offer Streams
The Employer: The job Offer stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program includes several pathways for individuals seeking employment opportunities in the province. Let’s explore the eligibility requirements for each stream:
1. Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Job Offer Criteria: Permanent and full-time job offer under NOC TEER category 1, 2, or 3, meeting Ontario’s median wage levels.
- Work Experience: Two cumulative years of relevant work experience in the previous five years.
- Licensing: Relevant mandatory licensing in Ontario, if applicable.
- Residency Status: Can reside abroad or have legal status in Canada.
- Intention: Intent to settle in Ontario.
2. Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
- Job Offer Criteria: Permanent and full-time job offer under NOC TEER category 1, 2, or 3, Skill Type 0, or Skill Levels A or B, meeting low wage levels for Ontario.
- Education: Graduated from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university or completed specific post-graduate programs.
- Study Requirement: Completed studies in Canada for a specified duration.
- Residency Status: Legal status in Ontario.
- Intention: Intent to settle in Ontario.
3. Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
- Job Offer Criteria: Permanent and full-time job offer in specific occupations, meeting Ontario’s median wage levels.
- Work Experience: Nine months of cumulative work experience in eligible occupations.
- Education: Equivalent of Canadian high school education or higher.
- Language Proficiency: Minimum CLB/NCLC 4 in English or French.
- Residency Status: Can reside abroad or have legal status in Canada.
- Intention: Intent to settle in Ontario.
Eligible Occupations
| Stream | Occupations in Any Location | Occupations Eligible Outside GTA Only |
| In-Demand Skills Stream | NOC 44101 – Home support workers, caregivers, and related occupations | NOC 94100 – Machine operators, mineral and metal processing |
| NOC 75110 – Construction trades helpers and laborers | NOC 94105 – Metalworking and forging machine operators | |
| NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators | NOC 94106 – Machining tool operators | |
| NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers | NOC 94107 – Machine operators of other metal products | |
| NOC 85101 – Harvesting labourers | NOC 94110 – Chemical plant machine operators | |
| NOC 85103 – Nursery and greenhouse labourers | NOC 95102 – Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities | |
| NOC 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers | NOC 94111 – Plastics processing machine operators | |
| NOC 65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale | NOC 94124 – Woodworking machine operators | |
| NOC 94132 – Industrial sewing machine operators | ||
| NOC 94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing | ||
| NOC 94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers | ||
| NOC 94204 – Mechanical assemblers and inspectors | ||
| NOC 94213 – Industrial painters, coaters, and metal finishing process operators | ||
| NOC 94219 – Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors |
Looking Ahead
With the release of the updated Employer Form, the Ontario PNP continues to streamline its processes, making it easier for individuals to pursue opportunities in the province. Whether you’re a foreign worker, or international student, or possess in-demand skills, there’s a pathway for you to explore under the Employer: Job Offer stream. Stay informed, stay proactive, and embark on your journey to Ontario with confidence!
