Employer Job Offer: International Student stream

The OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream turns a skilled job offer into a fast-track ticket to Canadian permanent residence—no prior work experience required! If you’ve wrapped up a diploma, degree, or graduate certificate in Canada and landed a TEER 0-3 position, this playbook will guide you from job offer to PR card with confidence.

1. Why the International Student Stream Rocks in 2025

Ontario’s booming economy needs fresh talent. By targeting recent grads, the OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream:

• Skips the work-experience hurdle - perfect for new grads.
• Rewards Canadian education - extra EOI points for local study.
• Offers predictable timelines - provincial processing averages 90-120 days.

1.1 Smooth PR Path Without Work-Experience Rules

Unlike Express Entry or the Foreign Worker stream, this pathway values your classroom hours over job hours. As long as your credential is recent (within two years) and you have a bona-fide job offer, you qualify.

1.2 TEER 0-3: What Counts as ‘Skilled’

Eligible National Occupational Classification tiers include:

• TEER 0 - Management (e.g., restaurant manager)
• TEER 1 - Professional roles (e.g., software engineer)
• TEER 2 - Technical (e.g., network tech)
• TEER 3 - Skilled trades & supervisors (e.g., pastry chef)

2. Three-Step Application Timeline

Step 1 – Employer Portal Job Offer (Day 0)
Your employer registers, fills in NOC code, wage, and duties, then receives a Job-Offer ID.

Step 2 – Expression of Interest (EOI) (Day 1-30)
Log into My Ontario, enter the Job-Offer ID, and submit your EOI within 30 days. The system auto-scores you on NOC tier, wage, education, language, region, and more.

Step 3 – Invitation to Apply (ITA) & Dual Deadlines
If your EOI crosses the draw cut-off:

• Employer → 14 days to file Employment Position Approval.
• You → 17 days (after employer submission) to upload docs & pay fees (CA$1,500 outside GTA | CA$2,000 inside GTA).

Pro Tip: Draft your application during the 17-day window; hit “submit” only after your employer files their part.

2.1 Employer Portal & Job Offer Creation

Employers must show:

• Active business ≥ 3 years
• Ontario premises
• Revenue ≥ CA$1 M (GTA) or CA$500 k (non-GTA)
• Five (GTA) or three (non-GTA) full-time Canadian/PR staff

2.2 Registering Your Expression of Interest (EOI)

Keep handy: passport scan, study permit, transcript, credential, language test (if taken), and résumé. EOIs stay valid 12 months or until invited.

2.2.1 EOI Scoring Cheatsheet

2.3 Invitation to Apply: 14- & 17-Day Deadlines

• Combine multi-page PDFs < 10 MB.
• Translate non-English docs via certified translator.
• Name files clearly (`Degree_BSc.pdf`).

3. Job-Offer Essentials: Read Before You Sign

3.1 Full-Time & Permanent Rulebook

• Full-time = 30 hrs/week, 1,560 hrs/year.
• Permanent = no end date; seasonal or contract roles fail.

3.2 TEER 0-3 Eligible Occupations

Examples:

• NOC 60030 - Restaurant Managers
• NOC 21231 - Software Engineers
• NOC 22220 - Computer Network Technicians
• NOC 63201 - Pastry Chefs

3.3 Low-Wage Threshold & Job Bank Walk-Through

1. Go to https://www.jobbank.gc.ca.
2. Enter your NOC code & Ontario city.
3. Record the Low Wage - your offer must be ≥ this.
4. Save a PDF screenshot as proof.

4. Applicant Eligibility Snapshot

4.1 Qualifying Canadian Credentials

Eligible if you earned:

• Two-year diploma/degree (full-time)
• One-year grad diploma or certificate (full-time)
• Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC)
• University Graduate Certificate (Ontario)

Note: Over 50% of classes must have been taken in Canada.

4.1.1 Two-Year Submission Window

Submit your OINP application within 24 months of the credential date. Missing the window means you must pursue another credential or stream.

4.2 Licence Requirements (If Any)

Jobs like nurse, engineer, or electrician need proof of Ontario licence when applying.

4.3 Proof of Ontario Intent

Attach:

• Job contracts
• Lease or mortgage
• Ontario volunteer letters
• Family affidavits

5. Employer Eligibility & Best Practices

5.1 GTA vs. Non-GTA Thresholds

5.2 “Reasonable Recruitment” Not Required

Unlike the Foreign Worker stream, employers don’t have to prove local recruitment for International Student hires—one less document to chase!

6. Turbo-Charging Your EOI Score

6.1 Education & Field-of-Study Points

• STEM/Health/Trades PhD = 22 pts (10 for PhD + 12 field).
• BHASE diplomas earn fewer points; compensate with wage or region boosts.

6.2 Northern Ontario Double Bonus

Work and study in Northern Ontario to stack 20 points - often enough to clear EOI cut-offs even with modest wages.

7. Life After Nomination: Work Permit & PR

• LMIA-Exempt Permit (C10) - apply within 6 months if needed.
• Start work within 10 months if not already employed.
• Maintain same employer, job title, wage, and hours until you get your COPR.

9. Conclusion & Action Plan

The OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream transforms your Canadian education into permanent residency faster than any other Ontario pathway. Lock down a TEER 0-3 job, ace the EOI scoreboard with region and wage boosts, and submit airtight documents. Follow this 2025 playbook, and Ontario won’t just be where you studied—it’ll be home.