If OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) is asking for a Notification of Interest (NOI) on your Express Entry profile before you can apply, this comes from Ontario's own selection process, not something you request directly.
How it works:- You don't apply for an NOI on its own — it's sent to your Express Entry profile by Ontario when they select candidates from the EE pool who meet one of their specific stream criteria.
- Ontario runs several different Express Entry-aligned OINP streams (e.g., Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades), each with its own eligibility rules — check which stream matches your profile (NOC, language, work experience).
- Members reported receiving an NOI with CRS scores as low as ~480 when they had relevant skilled trade experience, showing that stream-specific criteria (not just CRS) can drive selection.
Takeaway: keep your EE profile accurate and up to date, review Ontario's current OINP Express Entry stream criteria, and wait to be selected — there's no separate NOI application form.