Ontario has issued 1,112 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest immigration draw through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The invitations were issued on March 25, 2026, targeting candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across multiple regions of the province.
These draws focused on candidates under the Employer Job Offer streams, including foreign workers, international graduates, and applicants working in in-demand occupations.
📊 Overview of the March 25, 2026 OINP Draw
Ontario conducted five targeted draws across different regions of the province.
| Region | Total Invitations |
|---|---|
| Greater Toronto Area (GTA) | 431 |
| Southwestern Ontario | 251 |
| Central Ontario (excluding GTA) | 199 |
| Eastern Ontario | 174 |
| Northern Ontario | 57 |
The GTA received the highest number of invitations, while Northern Ontario received the fewest.
These draws represent Ontario’s fourth round of invitations in 2026, following earlier selections held in February and March.
🧾 Immigration Streams Targeted
Invitations were issued through three major OINP streams under the Employer Job Offer category:
1️⃣ Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
This stream targets skilled foreign workers with job offers from eligible Ontario employers.
Minimum score requirements varied by region, for example:
- GTA: 61
- Southwestern Ontario: 53
- Central Ontario: 55
- Eastern Ontario: 57
- Northern Ontario: 54
2️⃣ Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
This stream is designed for recent graduates from eligible Canadian institutions who have job offers in Ontario.
Minimum score requirements included:
- GTA: 90
- Southwestern Ontario: 81
- Central Ontario: 82
- Eastern Ontario: 83
- Northern Ontario: 80
3️⃣ Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
This stream targets workers in high-demand occupations, particularly in sectors facing labour shortages.
In this draw, invitations were issued only in:
- Central Ontario
- Eastern Ontario
The minimum score ranged from 32 to 34, and the targeted occupation was:
- Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations (NOC 44101)
👩⚕️ Occupations Targeted in the Draw
The draws targeted a wide range of occupations across different sectors.
Some of the most common fields included:
Technology
- Software engineers
- Web developers
- Computer systems developers
- Information systems specialists
Healthcare
- Registered nurses
- Physicians
- Physiotherapists
- Medical technologists
Business and Administration
- Administrative officers
- HR professionals
- Business management consultants
Trades and Construction
- Construction managers
- Trades supervisors
- Maintenance managers
Many of these occupations are currently experiencing labour shortages in Ontario.
📋 Eligibility Requirements for Candidates
To be eligible for these draws, candidates needed to:
- Have an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile submitted by March 23, 2026
- Be living in Canada with a valid work or study permit
- Have a job offer from an eligible Ontario employer.
Profiles created before July 2, 2025 were not considered in these selection rounds.
⏭ What Happens Next for Invited Candidates?
Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) must:
- Submit their OINP application within 17 days.
- Their employer must submit employment documentation within 14 days.
If approved, candidates receive a provincial nomination, allowing them to apply to the federal government for Canadian permanent residence.
⚠ Upcoming Changes to the Ontario Immigration Program
Ontario is preparing to restructure its provincial immigration system later in 2026.
Proposed changes include:
- Replacing existing Employer Job Offer streams with a consolidated stream with two skill-level pathways
- Introducing new streams such as:
- Priority Health Care Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
- Exceptional Talent Stream.
These changes are expected to take effect May 30, 2026, although the province has not yet confirmed when the new streams will launch.
📌 Final Thoughts
Ontario’s latest immigration draw demonstrates the province’s continued effort to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and professionals in high-demand sectors. By issuing over 1,100 invitations, Ontario is addressing labour shortages across healthcare, technology, administration, and skilled trades.
For candidates working or studying in Ontario with valid job offers, the OINP Employer Job Offer streams remain one of the most important pathways to Canadian permanent residence.
