OINP Employer Job Offer (FSW Stream) – Work Permit Change, LMIA, PCC & CELPIP Questions

[Darsh007]

Title: OINP Employer Job Offer (FSW Stream) – Work Permit Change, LMIA, PCC & CELPIP Questions

Hi everyone,

I recently received an invitation under the OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, and I’m trying to make sure I handle everything correctly before submitting my application. I’d really appreciate insights from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Here’s my situation:

1. Work Permit & Wage (Profile vs Current)

• When I created my OINP profile, I had an open work permit and my wage at that time met/exceeded the median wage requirement.
• Since then, my wage/employment details have changed (still meets requirements).
• Question:
  Should I update this in the application with an explanation letter, or is it fine to submit as-is since eligibility is still met? Is the update is possible at this stage?

2. New LMIA-Based Closed Work Permit (Just Received)

• I just received a closed work permit (LMIA-based) with the same employer (literally ~2 days ago), after getting the OINP invitation.
• Question:
  Should I:
  
  • Update OINP with the new WP details and proceed?
  • Or continue based on my previous open WP info?
  • Any risk in switching WP type during this stage?
  • Is this even possible at this stage?

3. PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) & Proof of Funds

• Do we need to submit:
  
  • Police certificates at the OINP stage, or only later during PR (IRCC)?
  • Proof of funds for this stream? (Given I already have a valid job in Canada)

4. CELPIP Expiry

• My CELPIP will expire in about 3 months.
• Question:
  
  • Is it okay to use it for OINP now and worry about renewal later?
  • Or should I retake it immediately to avoid issues for PR/Express Entry?

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Would really appreciate if anyone who went through OINP (especially Employer Job Offer stream) can share:

• What you did in similar WP change situations
• Whether OINP is strict about profile vs current employment mismatch
• Any pitfalls I should avoid before submitting

Thanks in advance