Ontario continues to play a leading role in welcoming skilled talent through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The most recent rounds of invitations — held on August 28, 2025, September 2, 2025 and September 3, 2025 — focused on the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and Employer Job Offer: International Student streams.
With targeted draws prioritizing Northern Ontario, REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration), and other priority occupations, these updates bring new opportunities for candidates aiming to secure a provincial nomination and move one step closer to Canadian permanent residency.
📌 August 28, 2025 OINP Draws
On August 28, Ontario invited candidates under both the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and International Student streams.
- Foreign Worker Stream (Northern Ontario): 94 invitations, scores 53+
- Foreign Worker Stream (REDI): 57 invitations, scores 45+
- International Student Stream (Northern Ontario): 236 invitations, scores 66+
- International Student Stream (REDI): 56 invitations, scores 68+
📌 September 2, 2025 OINP Draws
On September 2, Ontario invited candidates under the Employer Job Offer streams in healthcare and early childhood education occupations.
- Foreign Worker Stream: 2,643 invitations, scores 41+
- International Student Stream: 2,643 invitations, scores 58+
- In-Demand Skills Stream: 2,643 invitations, scores 33+
📌 September 3, 2025 OINP Draws
Ontario issued 1,893 invitations under the Employer Job Offer streams targeting priority occupations such as HR managers, IT specialists, healthcare professionals, and skilled trades.
- Foreign Worker Stream: score 42+
- International Student Stream: score 63+
Candidates were only considered if their employer submitted the job offer through the new Employer Portal (effective July 2, 2025).
✅ What This Means for Applicants
If you received an invitation:
- You have 14 days for your employer to submit the job offer approval.
- You have 17 days to submit your application through the OINP e-Filing Portal.
Don’t waste your chance — even minor errors in your application can cause delays or refusals.
🎯 Final Takeaway
The OINP draws 2025 are opening doors for thousands of candidates. With lower cut-offs in some streams, it’s a golden opportunity for both international students and skilled workers in Ontario. If you’ve received an ITA, act quickly and carefully — and consider getting your application reviewed by an RCIC to maximize success.
Need Help With Your OINP Application?
Applying under the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) can be tricky, whether it’s the Employer Job Offer, International Student, or In-Demand Skills stream. Avoid mistakes and increase your chances of success with expert guidance.
Liz Mathew, RCIC, can help you check eligibility, review your documents, and ensure your application meets all OINP requirements — so you can confidently take the next step toward Ontario PR.
🌐 Visit our website: https://yokeimm.com/contact-us/
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