Since you applied through the OINP International Graduate Stream (no job offer required), your permanent residence application with IRCC is not tied to your current employment, so changing jobs does not negatively impact your eligibility. That said, IRCC expects applicants to keep their information up to date, especially if there are changes related to proof of funds, employment, or contact details. Because you used your salary letter as part of your proof of funds, a job change could matter if it affects your ability to demonstrate sufficient settlement funds. In terms of timing, it’s best to inform IRCC once the change is finalized—meaning after you have officially left your current role and started with the new employer—so you can provide updated documents like a new employment letter or recent pay stubs if needed. Sending a webform before your new job begins could create confusion since you would still technically be employed at your current position. As long as you maintain adequate proof of funds and update IRCC promptly after the transition, your application should not be negatively affected.
Since you applied under the International Graduate Stream without a job offer, proof of funds (POF) is required to show that you can support yourself in Canada, and IRCC typically expects to see either liquid savings (bank statements, GICs, etc.) or reliable income evidence. If you used your salary letter as proof, IRCC may see your ongoing job as part of your financial stability.
If your new role has a probation period or there’s a short gap between jobs, it’s safest to maintain separate liquid savings (e.g., in a bank account) that meet or exceed IRCC’s minimum settlement fund requirement for your family size. This way, even if your pay stubs stop for a month or two, you can still demonstrate sufficient funds if IRCC asks for updated proof. If you rely only on employment letters, a probationary contract could look less secure, so it’s always better to have bank statements showing you have the required funds available.
In practice, you don’t need to send new documents immediately unless IRCC specifically requests them, but if you do update them via webform after starting the new job, you should include both your new job letter and recent bank statements. That way, you cover both employment and liquid funds, which strengthens your file and avoids delays.
