Ontario replaced its eight previous streams with the Ontario Workforce Priority stream in June 2026. The new expression-of-interest portal opened on August 4. The stream includes pathways for job offers across TEER categories and for self-employed physicians, with specific applicant and employer requirements. Start by checking the current criteria and whether you are preparing a new expression of interest or following instructions for an application submitted under a former stream.
What to plan
- Check the current Ontario Workforce Priority pathway requirements.
- Identify which rules apply to an existing file.
- Organize employer, education and occupation evidence.
- Distinguish an expression of interest from an invitation and application.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Choose the current Ontario pathway
Review Workforce Priority criteria for the job offer or physician circumstances, and distinguish new candidates from previously submitted applications.
Coordinate employer and candidate requirements
Check the pathway’s employer steps and assemble education, language, employment and Ontario settlement evidence before registering an expression of interest.
Respond to an invitation
If invited, verify the deadline and current checklist, then submit accurate candidate and employer evidence through Ontario’s specified process.
Plan the federal stage
If nominated, follow the nomination instructions for permanent residence and maintain any required temporary status while the federal application proceeds.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Existing OINP correspondence and file details
- Job offer and employer information where relevant
- Education, language and employment records
- Current status and Ontario settlement evidence
Your questions, answered.
Check the official 2026 updates first. Previous stream names and eligibility guides may no longer describe an available application route.
Keep the submitted application, all program correspondence and your current status documents. Follow instructions issued for your actual file.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.