OINP: Average Application Processing Times

We understand your application is taking longer to process than expected. The most up to date status information can be found by logging into your account via our e-Filing portal. Our telephone Inquiry Officers do not have any additional status information.

Average processing times are noted below. If your application is taking longer than the estimated processing time, there is no need to contact the program. We will contact you if more information is required.

OINP stream Average processing time

(As of January 11, 2024)

Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker 90 – 120 days
Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities 60 – 90 days
Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades 120 – 150 days
Masters Graduate 30 – 60 days
PhD Graduate 30 – 60 days
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker 120 – 150 days
Employer Job Offer: International Student 90 – 120 days
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills 120 – 150 days
Entrepreneur Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment:
Less than 30 days

 

Applications:
Depends on application complexity