OINP NEW EMPLOYER PORTAL LAUNCHING ON JULY 2, 2025
The province of Ontario will officially launch the Employer Portal on July 2, 2025, replacing the traditional paper-based submission process for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This marks a shift from a candidate-driven to an employer-driven application process for the Employer Job Offer streams.
🔎 What’s Changing?
Instead of candidates submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) first, employers will now initiate the process by creating an account and submitting job offer details directly via the Employer Portal.
Only after the employer’s information is verified can candidates submit or resubmit their EOI.
🚀 Key Features of the Employer Portal:
- Full online submission and management of job offer applications—no more paper forms
- Integrated with My Ontario, the province’s one-stop digital government platform
- Secure document upload and storage
- Direct communication between employers and OINP officers
- Auto-fill features to reduce duplication and save time
- Option to add contacts or authorized representatives
- Real-time status tracking of applications
⚠️ Critical Dates to Watch:
- June 20–July 2, 2025: Candidates cannot submit new EOIs for Employer Job Offer streams
- June 21–22, 2025: All current EOIs will be automatically withdrawn
- June 27 (end of business)–June 29, 2025: Entire OINP system unavailable (all streams affected)
- July 2, 2025: Employer Portal goes live
- Employers must register an account and submit job offer details before candidates can submit EOIs
‼️ Note: Withdrawn EOIs will not carry over. Candidates must resubmit from scratch once the employer has completed the initial steps.
📌 Three OINP Streams Affected:
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
💼 SICON Recommendations for Employers and Applicants:
For Employers in Ontario:
- Be proactive—register for the Employer Portal starting July 2
- Submit job offer details promptly to avoid delays
- Coordinate early with your candidates or immigration representatives to ensure a smooth process
For Applicants currently in the OINP process:
- Check your current EOI status—your old EOI will be withdrawn
- Work closely with your employer to resubmit a new EOI
- Prepare all documents and be ready to submit once the new system opens
- New EOIs will be valid for 12 months, and only valid EOIs will be considered for future draws
📞 How SICON Can Help:
- Strategic advice tailored to both employers and candidates under the new system
- Step-by-step guidance for employers in setting up their accounts and submitting job offers correctly
- Hands-on support for candidates in resubmitting EOIs, preparing documents, and monitoring upcoming selection rounds
📞 Contact SICON today if you need strategic planning, EOI coordination, or end-to-end support navigating this major OINP update.
