The regulations that govern the OINP have been amended to expand the list of factors that may be taken into account in making a decision to return an application before a nomination is issued. This change builds on previous regulatory amendments announced in a July 2nd program update.
This change enables the OINP to return applications in consideration of a variety of factors, which will allow the program to focus on applications that meet current labour market priorities.
OINP applicants and/or their representatives would be notified by the program in the case their application is returned. The full application fee will be refunded.
These changes are now in effect. The amended regulations can be found on Ontario’s e-Laws website: