OINP - International Student with a job offer

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Hi everyone,
question here:
Does anybody have an experience applying for OINP program under International Student with a job offer? I'm interested to apply, but I have few questions...
Why does an employer need to be approved by OINP? What is an exact purpose for this approval? Is this process similar to LMIA- proving no Canadian could take this job so they hired a foreign worker?
Also, my 2 years from the day I have graduated will be April 2017. Would I be still eligible if I apply for an OINP in February or March( depending when my employer gets an approval letter).


thanks!

 

[frankivy]

if you are already hired, then no need to prove employer's efforts of employment. just prove you already work there is good enough

 

[lorerodri]

Please read this from the OINP
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What is the International Student with a Job Offer Stream?

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) (OINP) offers international students with a job offer the opportunity to permanently live and work in Ontario.

Prospective nominees (the applicant) can only apply if they have received an approved permanent full-time job offer from an Ontario employer, or from a business making an approved and endorsed investment in Ontario.

Important: Before Applying as a Nominee

In order to apply as a nominee, the applicant must have a job offer that has been approved by OINP. To do this:
Ontario employers must first submit a Pre-Screen Application to have the position they wish to fill approved by OINP. For information on the Pre-Screen application process for Ontario employers, visit the Employer section of the OINP website.