Ontario has officially overhauled the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), marking one of the most significant structural changes to Ontario’s provincial immigration system in recent years. Under the new framework, all former streams have been removed and replaced with Workforce Priority categories aligned with TEER 0–5 occupations. This shift moves Ontario away from the previous Expression of Interest (EOI) system and toward a more controlled, employer-driven selection model where job offers and labour market demand play a central role in determining eligibility.
As part of this transition, the EOI system is now closed and no further invitations will be issued under the previous framework. The OINP e-Filing Portal is expected to reopen later in summer 2026 under the redesigned intake system, although no exact reopening date has been confirmed. This guide breaks down the new eligibility rules in detail, including updated employer requirements, education exemptions for select occupations, revised TEER 0–3 experience criteria, and what these changes mean for Filipino workers, international graduates, and skilled applicants currently building their future in Canada.
