Dear future neighbour,
After a four-month pause, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a significant series of draws on June 3, 2025, issuing a total of 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across 10 distinct draws.
The invitations were distributed through three OINP Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills.
See below details of 10 OINP draws on June 3, 2025
1. Foreign Worker Stream Draws:
The Foreign Worker Stream is designed to attract skilled professionals who have secured job offers in occupations experiencing high demand. On June 3, 2025, three separate draws were held under this stream:
– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw
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Number of Invitations: 391
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Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025
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Minimum Score Required: 56
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This draw was tailored for individuals with job offers specifically located in Northern Ontario. To qualify, candidates needed to be living in Canada and possess at least a bachelor’s degree.
– Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Targeted Draw
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Number of Invitations: 411
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Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025
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Minimum Score Required: 32
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Focused on applicants participating in the REDI pilot, this draw supported regional economic growth through immigration. Eligible candidates were expected to be residing in Canada at the time of consideration.
– Career Development Practitioners and Career Counsellors Draw
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Number of Invitations: 5
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Profile Submission Window: Between June 3, 2024, and June 3, 2025
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Minimum Score Required: 45
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This niche draw targeted professionals with job offers falling under NOC 41321 – Career Development Practitioners and Career Counsellors (excluding the education sector). Candidates had to be physically present in Canada to be considered.
2. International Student Stream Draws:
The International Student Stream is intended for recent graduates from recognized Canadian post-secondary institutions who have secured job offers in Ontario.
On June 3, 2025, four separate invitation rounds were held under this stream:
– Eastern Ontario Targeted Draw
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Invitations Sent: 334
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Profile Creation Period: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Cut-off Score: 85 and above
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This draw specifically selected individuals holding job offers based in Eastern Ontario. Eligible applicants were required to be living in Canada and to have completed at least a bachelor’s degree.
– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw
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Invitations Sent: 493
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Profile Creation Period: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Cut-off Score: 54 and above
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Aimed at supporting the labor force in Northern Ontario, this draw invited candidates who had received job offers in the region. Applicants needed to be residing in Canada and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to qualify.
– REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration) Targeted Draw
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Total Invitations: 363
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Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Minimum Score: 60
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This draw focused on applicants involved in the REDI pilot project, which supports regional growth by attracting skilled immigrants. To be eligible, candidates had to be physically residing in Canada at the time of consideration.
– Healthcare Occupations Targeted Draw
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Total Invitations: 1,350
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Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Minimum Score: 68
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Marking the largest draw of the day, this round prioritized candidates with job offers in key healthcare roles. Applicants were required to be living in Canada and meet specific National Occupation Classification (NOC) criteria, as outlined in the detailed guidelines.
3. In-Demand Skills Stream Draws:
The In-Demand Skills Stream is designed for individuals working in sectors facing labor shortages, including industries like healthcare and construction.
On June 3, 2025, three targeted draws were conducted under this stream:
– Northern Ontario Targeted Draw
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Number of Invitations: 89
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Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Score Threshold: 32 and above
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This draw focused on attracting candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario, particularly those possessing skills needed to support the region’s economic development. Applicants were required to be residing in Canada at the time of the draw.
– REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration) Targeted Draw
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Number of Invitations: 69
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Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Score Threshold: 23 and above
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Conducted under the REDI pilot, this draw aimed to bring in candidates with high-demand skills to bolster growth in designated economic regions. Canadian residency was a mandatory criterion for selection.
– Healthcare Occupations Targeted Draw
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Number of Invitations: 214
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Eligible Profile Dates: June 3, 2024, to June 3, 2025
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Score Threshold: 34 and above
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Focused on addressing staffing shortages in the healthcare sector, this draw selected candidates with relevant job offers in priority medical occupations. Applicants needed to be living in Canada and meet specific occupational requirements.
Comprehensive List of Eligible Healthcare Occupations
A total of 1,564 invitations were extended to candidates holding job offers in key healthcare roles—1,350 through the International Student Stream and 214 via the In-Demand Skills Stream.
These targeted draws underscore Ontario’s pressing demand for healthcare professionals, driven by the continued impact of global health crises and the province’s aging demographic.
Applicants in the Foreign Worker and International Student Streams were required to have a minimum score of 68 and possess a job offer corresponding to one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes:
- NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31300: Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered 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 44101: Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations
Applicants in the In-Demand Skills Stream were required to have a score of at least 34 and hold a job offer under the following NOC code:
- NOC 44101: Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations
See below full list of regions in Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario includes census divisions of:
- Muskoka
- Haliburton
- Nipissing
- Parry Sound
- Manitoulin
- Sudbury
- Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury
- Timiskaming
- Cochrane
- Algoma
- Thunder Bay
- Rainy River
- Kenora
A total of 973 invitations were issued across the Employer Job Offer streams—391 to Foreign Workers, 493 to International Students, and 89 under In-Demand Skills. These draws prioritized candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario, especially those holding at least a bachelor’s degree (for the first two streams). The focus supports economic growth in rural areas, where industries like mining, forestry, and tourism rely on skilled labor.
See below full list of regions in Eastern Ontario:
- Ottawa
- Leeds and Grenville
- Lanark
- Frontenac
- Peterborough
- Hastings
- Stormont
- Dundas and Glengarry
- Renfrew
- Kawartha Lakes
- Northumberland
- Prescott and Russell
- Lennox and Addington
- Prince Edward
A single draw under the International Student Stream issued 334 invitations to candidates with scores of 85+, a job offer in Eastern Ontario, and at least a bachelor’s degree. By focusing on this region—home to key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and tech, the OINP aims to attract young, educated talent to support regional growth and innovation.
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