The latest update was made on June 22, 22025, at 2:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time (Toronto). The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is set to launch a new employer portal on July 23, 2022, which will create a more efficient, employer-driven application process. This portal will simplify the application process for the Employer Job Offer streams, facilitating the hiring of international talent for employers and aiding applicants in obtaining permanent residency. The establishment of the Employer Portal marks a transition from a focus on applicants to an emphasis on employers, responding to long-standing concerns from stakeholders about the complexities of the OINP application process. These modifications are designed to improve user experiences, lessen administrative workloads, and adjust the program to meet the changing demands of Ontario’s job market. This guide serves as a valuable resource for both prospective immigrants and employers seeking to recruit international talent. You might also find it interesting: Canada has prolonged its Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot until December 2025. By focusing on the responsibilities of employers in starting applications, the portal guarantees that job postings match the demands of Ontario’s labor market, which enhances the nomination process’s efficiency. This update is anticipated to advantage: Employers will benefit from simplified tracking of applications, secure uploads of documents, and direct interaction with the OINP. For applicants, the process for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be more efficient once employers list job openings. This will help Ontario’s economy by speeding up the hiring of skilled workers to address important labor shortages. To facilitate a seamless shift to the new system, the OINP has provided a specific timeline and necessary steps for both employers and applicants. Below is an in-depth overview of the modifications and their effects on the application process, along with the timeline for launching the Employer Portal. From June 22025 to July 2, 2025, it will not be possible to submit any new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Employer Job Offer streams. The brief suspension enables the OINP to get ready for a system upgrade. On June 21-22, 2025, current EOIs in the Employer Job Offer streams (including Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams) will be withdrawn automatically. Candidates are required to collaborate with their employers to restart Expressions of Interest (EOIs) once the portal becomes operational. From June 27 (post-business hours) until June 2012, 2025, the OINP system will not be accessible for any streams.