Maple News reports that Ontario conducted three significant Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on September 2, inviting 2,643 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draws targeted applicants in the Employer Job Offer categories, specifically the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams.
These latest draws are among the most substantial held by Ontario in 2025, reflecting the province’s continued emphasis on addressing labour shortages in critical sectors such as healthcare and early childhood education.
The distribution of invitations is as follows:
– Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream — 1,305 invitations with a minimum score of 41
– Employer Job Offer: International Student stream — 1,105 invitations with a minimum score of 58
– Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream — 233 invitations with a minimum score of 33
The draws focused on applicants already residing and working in Canada, particularly those with experience in designated high-demand occupations. To be considered, candidates’ profiles must have been created between July 2 and September 2, 2025.
Candidates in the Foreign Worker and International Student streams were invited only if they had job offers in specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. These included positions such as general practitioners, surgeons, registered nurses, practical nurses, early childhood educators, and physician assistants, among others. The In-Demand Skills stream focused exclusively on those with job offers under NOC 44101 — home support workers and related positions.
All invited candidates must now submit a complete application to the OINP to be considered for provincial nomination, which brings them a step closer to Canadian permanent residency.
This draw underscores Ontario’s commitment to attracting skilled talent tailored to its labour market needs, and signals continued opportunities for professionals in healthcare and caregiving sectors.
Stay tuned to Maple News for ongoing updates on provincial and federal immigration programs.