Ontario Issues 2,643 Invitations in Latest OINP Draw on Sep 2, 2025
- September 2, 2025
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a major round of invitations under its Employer Job Offer streams. A total of 2,643 candidates received invitations in targeted draws for health occupations and early childhood educators.
Results of the September 2, 2025 Draws
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Invitations issued: 1,305
- Score range: 41 and above
- Focus: Health occupations and early childhood educators
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
- Invitations issued: 1,105
- Score range: 58 and above
- Focus: Health occupations and early childhood educators
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
- Invitations issued: 233
- Score range: 33 and above
- Focus: Health occupations
Eligible Occupations
Invitations were issued to candidates with job offers in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
- NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
- NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 44101 – Home support workers, housekeepers, and related roles
These occupations reflect Ontario’s priority to address staffing shortages in health care and child care.
How Candidates Were Selected
Candidates only received invitations if they had an active Expression of Interest (EOI) profile and their employer submitted a job offer through the OINP Employer Portal.
- Employers must submit the employment position within 14 calendar days.
- Applicants must submit their application and pay fees in the OINP e-Filing Portal within 17 calendar days.
OINP notified both candidates and their employers directly by email.
Why This Draw Matters
This was one of the largest OINP draws of 2025, showing Ontario’s focus on filling critical health care and child care roles. By targeting specific NOCs, the province ensures that nominations go to applicants most needed in local communities.
What to Do Next
If you received an invitation:
- Review the Employer Job Offer stream guide to confirm you meet requirements.
- Gather mandatory documents listed in the checklist.
- Ensure your employer submits the employment position on time.
- Submit your application in the OINP e-Filing Portal before the deadline.
Looking Ahead
Ontario has already issued thousands of invitations in 2025 under Employer Job Offer streams. With federal reductions to provincial nominee quotas this year, targeted draws in health care, child care, and in-demand roles are expected to continue through the fall.
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