Ontario Resumes Provincial Nomination Draws- Issues Over 3,700 Invitations

The invitations were primarily issued under the OINP's Employer Job Offer streams, encompassing the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills categories. All considered profiles were created between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025.

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Breakdown of OINP Invitation Rounds

1. Foreign Worker Stream (3 Draws on June 3):

Targeted Group	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations Issued
Candidates in Northern Ontario*	56	391
Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI)**	32	411
Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)	45	5

• 391 ITAs were issued to individuals with job offers in Northern Ontario, currently residing in Canada with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 411 ITAs were issued to candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool potentially qualifying for the REDI pilot, residing in Canada. The REDI pilot offers a permanent residence pathway for skilled foreign workers with job offers in specific Ontario communities.
• A limited 5 ITAs were issued to candidates with job offers under NOC code 41321 (Career development practitioners and career counsellors, except education).
• Eligibility for this stream requires a job offer in a skilled occupation (TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupation Classification - NOC) for foreign workers wishing to live and work in Ontario.

2. In-Demand Skills Stream (3 Draws on June 3):

Targeted Group	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations Issued
Candidates in Northern Ontario*	32	89
Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI)**	23	69
Health occupations	34	214

• 89 ITAs were issued to individuals with job offers in Northern Ontario, currently residing in Canada with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 69 ITAs were issued to candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool potentially qualifying for the REDI pilot, residing in Canada.
• 214 ITAs were issued to candidates with job offers under NOC code 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations), currently residing in Canada.
• This stream targets foreign workers with job offers in specific in-demand sectors such as agriculture and construction.

3. International Student Stream (4 Draws on June 3):

Targeted Group	Minimum Score	Number of Invitations Issued
*Health occupations	68	1,350
**Candidates in Eastern Ontario	85	334
Candidates in Northern Ontario	54	493
Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI)	60	363

• 1,350 ITAs were issued to candidates in health occupations who are currently residing in Canada and met the minimum score of 68. Eligible NOC codes include various medical and nursing professions (e.g., Specialists in surgery, Registered nurses, Nurse practitioners, Home support workers).
• 334 ITAs were issued to individuals with job offers in Eastern Ontario, currently residing in Canada with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 493 ITAs were issued to individuals with job offers in Northern Ontario, currently residing in Canada with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 363 ITAs were issued to candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool potentially qualifying for the REDI pilot, residing in Canada.
• This stream provides a pathway to permanent residence for international students with job offers in skilled occupations (TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3) and a credential from an eligible Canadian institution. Work experience is not a mandatory requirement for this stream.

Impact of Reduced Nomination Allocation:

These draws come shortly after the OINP confirmed a 50% reduction in its 2025 nomination allocation, bringing the total down to 10,750 slots. The provincial government has advised foreign nationals to anticipate longer processing times due to this reduced allocation.

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