Use the OINP Entrepreneur Stream to invest and live in Ontario The Entrepreneur stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) benefits entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who are interested in starting or buying a business in Ontario. Once their business has been established in Ontario, the entrepreneur (and up to one foreign national business partner) have the opportunity to be nominated for permanent residency by the OINP. What you need to know Type of business Applicants must start or buy a business in Ontario. Business partner Applicants may have up to one additional foreign national business partner, or may partner with a Canadian. Investment and net worth OPTION 1: Businesses located outside the Greater Toronto Area or within IT sector Minimum investment of $200,000 Minimum net worth of $400,000 OPTION 2:Businesses located inside the Greater Toronto Area Minimum investment of $600,000 Minimum net worth of $800,000 Job creation Minimum 1 job for businesses located outside of the Great Toronto Area or for ICT businesses anywhere in Ontario. Minimum 2 jobs for businesses located inside the Greater Toronto Area. Applicants must be actively involved in the management of the business. How to apply Expression of interest (EOI) As a first step, applicants will be required to register an EOI. Invitation to apply (ITA) If invited, applicants apply online. Interview An in-person interview is conducted by OINP as part of the application assessment. Establish business Applicants sign a performance agreement, receive work permit support, arrive in Ontario, and have 20 months to establish the business. Nomination and permanent residence If all requirements are met, an OINP nomination is issued and applicants may then apply for permanent residency. Learn more about how to apply to the Entrepreneurship Stream Download the OINP Entrepreneur Stream quick guide (875.19 KB)
