Ontario has conducted a new draw under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), creating fresh opportunities for candidates with employer-backed job offers.
On December 11, 2025, Ontario issued 916 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Employer Job Offer streams, targeting foreign workers who are already contributing to the province’s labour market.
This update highlights the province’s focus on addressing labour shortages, supporting employers, and offering a clear and reliable pathway to Canada PR for eligible candidates.
The latest Ontario PNP draw was held on December 11, 2025. A total of 916 were issued under the Employer Job Offer streams for Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills. The CRS score for this PNP draw is 30 and above.
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
The Foreign Worker stream in Ontario issued targeted invitations across Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA) to candidates with job offers. Profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025, were considered, with CRS cut-offs varying by region.
| Number of invitations issued | Score range | Profile Date Created | Targeted Area |
| 89 | 54 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Eastern Ontario |
| 29 | 51 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Northern Ontario |
| 103 | 51 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Southwestern Ontario |
| 84 | 49 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream, Ontario conducted region-specific selections for Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding GTA). Invitations targeted eligible graduates with job offers, considering profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025, with CRS cut-offs varying by region.
| Number of invitations issued | Score range | Profile Date Created | Targeted Area |
| 93 | 77 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Eastern Ontario |
| 39 | 77 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Northern Ontario |
| 136 | 73 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Southwestern Ontario |
| 105 | 71 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream
Under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream, Ontario issued region-specific invitations for Eastern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA). Candidates with job offers and profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025, were considered, with a minimum CRS score of 30 applied across both regions.
| Number of invitations issued | Score range | Profile Date Created | Targeted Area |
| 123 | 30 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Eastern Ontario |
| 115 | 30 and above | July 2, 2025 – December 9, 2025 | Central Ontario (excluding GTA) |
On December 11, 2025, Ontario conducted multiple targeted draws under the Employer Job Offer streams, issuing a total of 916 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates already residing in Canada and holding valid job offers in specific regions. These invitations were selected from the Expression of Interest (EOI) system pool to meet regional labour market needs.
In Eastern Ontario, 305 invitations were issued to candidates eligible under the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams, highlighting broad workforce demand. Northern Ontario received 68 invitations, targeting candidates under the Foreign Worker and International Student streams to support smaller and remote communities.
Meanwhile, Southwestern Ontario saw 239 invitations issued to candidates in the Foreign Worker and International Student streams, reflecting strong employer demand in the region. In Central Ontario (excluding the GTA), Ontario issued 304 invitations across all three Employer Job Offer streams.
This targeted, region-based strategy underscores Ontario PNP commitment to retaining in-Canada talent and supporting balanced economic growth across the province.
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Source: ontario.ca
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