Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially closed the registration window for its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream after reaching the maximum number of registrants. The closure took effect shortly after the stream opened, as the quota was filled rapidly due to immense demand.
The OINP confirmed that no new registrations will be accepted at this time, and the stream will remain closed until further notice. Officials had anticipated high traffic on the application portal and warned candidates of potential delays or being placed in virtual queues during the opening hours.
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream is part of Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), designed to help employers fill labor gaps by supporting the permanent residency of qualified foreign workers.
Candidates applying for this stream must hold a valid job offer from an Ontario employer and obtain a current Employer Form. Registration and application are completed through the OINP’s e-Filing Portal, which only supports desktop access. Mobile devices are not compatible, and registrants are reminded to enter personal details, such as their date of birth, correctly, as errors in formatting (DD/MM/YYYY) cannot be edited later.
As demand for provincial nominee pathways increases, competition for spots in programs like Ontario’s Foreign Worker stream continues to intensify. Maple News advises immigration candidates to prepare documents well in advance and to stay updated on future openings through official government channels.
This recent closure reflects broader trends in Canada’s immigration landscape, where provinces are proactively selecting skilled workers to meet local labor needs. While this stream is now closed, other avenues under the OINP and Canada’s federal immigration programs remain active.
Maple News will continue to monitor developments in the OINP and other provincial nominee programs, offering timely updates and expert insights for international professionals eyeing pathways to Canadian permanent residence.