A candidate who already had Express Entry (EE) and Saskatchewan (SINP) profiles asked whether they also needed to create separate profiles for Ontario (OINP) and Alberta (AINP).
What the thread clarified:- You cannot create an Ontario (OINP) or Alberta (AINP) profile proactively. Both provinces work through a Notification of Interest (NOI) — you can only create a profile with them after they invite you.
- Without a job offer, you're limited to a smaller set of provinces. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island are typically where candidates without a job offer can submit an Expression of Interest directly.
- Verify current rules on each province's official website, since eligibility criteria and which provinces accept profiles without a job offer can change.
Takeaway: don't try to pre-register with OINP or AINP — wait for their NOI, and in the meantime focus applications on provinces that accept EOIs without a job offer.