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Entrepreneur Stream Quiz

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Entrepreneur Stream, which closed to new applications in late 2024 to adapt to economic changes, had strict limitations designed to ensure high-value investment and genuine, active management. These limitations focused on location, financial capacity, job creation, and specific ineligible business types.

By Radmila Lim, RCIC (R414423) — Lawseph & Associates Inc.


OINP Entrepreneur Stream Eligibility Questionnaire

Live eligibility score for Ontario business immigration screening.

Disclaimer: This is a preliminary screening tool only. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee an invitation, nomination, work permit, or permanent residence.

Business Location


Core Eligibility Questions

2. Do you have at least 24 months of full-time business owner or senior manager experience in the last 60 months?


3. Do you meet the required personal net worth?



4. Can you make the required personal investment into the Ontario business?



5. Will you own at least 33.3% of the business?


6. Will you be actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business?


7. Will the business create the required full-time permanent jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents?



8. Is the business designed to earn profit from active goods or services, not mainly passive investment income?


9. Do you intend to live in Ontario and establish yourself in Ontario?


Existing Business Purchase

10. If buying an existing business, have you completed or planned a business-related visit to Ontario?



11. If buying an existing business, will ownership be transferred and existing full-time permanent jobs preserved?



Profile Strength Factors

12. Do you have a strong business concept or business plan showing economic benefit to Ontario?



13. Can you provide documents for net worth, source of funds, business experience, and investment funds?



14. Do you have English or French ability at CLB 4 or higher?





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