Applicants who choose to work as a foreign worker under the OINP General Category must meet the following requirements:
Have at least two years (24 months) of paid and verifiable work experience in their intended occupation, either in Canada or abroad, during the previous five years OR have the requisite Ontario registration if applying for a regulated occupation in the province.
Have a permanent, full-time employment offer from an employer who is also submitting an application in a professional occupation (NOC levels 0, A, or B); and Be living abroad OR residing, employed, or visiting Canada on a valid work permit, study permit, or visitor record.