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
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