Last Updated On 10 December 2025, 6:49 PM EST (Toronto Time)
New OINP Update: Ontario has conducted one of its largest multi-stream OINP invitation rounds of the year, issuing a total of 1,133 invitations on December 10, 2025.
Five separate targeted draws were held under various categories focusing on 38 occupations under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot.
All invited candidates were required to be residing in Canada and have a valid job offer submitted through the Employer Portal.
Below is the complete breakdown of all the OINP Draws today.
2 OINP Draws For Foreign Worker Stream
Healthcare & ECE Occupations (General Draw)
Ontario issued targeted invitations to candidates with job offers in high-demand healthcare roles or NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants).
Number of invitations issuedDate profiles createdScore rangeNotes398July 2, 2025 – December 10, 202549 and aboveTargeted draw for the below-listed 7 health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants.
- Eligible occupations included:
- 31300 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- 31302 Nurse practitioners
- 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
Physician occupations under NOC 31100, 31101, and 31102 were not invited.
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REDI Pilot (Targeted Regional Draw)
Candidates residing in Canada with a job offer in Lambton, Lanark, or Leeds and Grenville were also invited.
- Targeted occupations included:
- 11202: Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
- 12200: Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 13110: Administrative assistants
- 31120: Pharmacists
- 31301: Registered nurses
- 32101: Licensed practical nurses
- 33102: Nurse aides
- 72310: Carpenters
- 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- 72422: Electrical mechanics
- 82030: Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
2 OINP Draws For International Student Stream
Healthcare & ECE Occupations (General Draw)
Date issuedNumber of invitations issuedDate profiles createdScore rangeNotesDecember 10, 2025659July 2, 2025 – December 10, 202573 and aboveTargeted draw for health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants. Please refer to the OINP Program Updates page for more information.
- Targeted occupations included:
- NOC 31300 – Nursing co-ordinators 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 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
Candidates with the physician NOC codes 31100, 31101 and 31102 have not been issued invitations.
REDI Pilot (Regional Draw)
International students with employer-submitted job offers in one of the targeted census divisions also received invitations.
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- Eligible occupations included:
- 10019 Other administrative services managers
- 11101 Financial and investment analysts
- 12200 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 13110 Administrative assistants
- 21233 Web designers
- 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists
- 22311 Electronic service technicians
- 33103 Pharmacy technical assistants
- 42202 Early childhood educators and assistants
- 72100 Machinists
- 72310 Carpenters
- 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- 72410 Automotive service technicians
- 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- 92012 Supervisors, food and beverage processing
OINP Draw For In-Demand Skills Stream
REDI Pilot (Regional Draw Only)
The In-Demand Skills stream formed part of the invitations issued under REDI.
All candidates were required to reside in Canada and have a job offer in Lambton, Lanark, or Leeds and Grenville.
- Targeted occupations included:
- 44101 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
- 75101 Material handlers
- 94100 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing
- 94140 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
- 94201 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers
- 94202 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance manufacturing
- 95106 Labourers in food and beverage processing
How Candidates Can Apply
Candidates invited on December 10 may now apply to the stream for which they received an invitation. Key timelines apply:
Applications appear under a newly created file number with the prefix JOXX.
The older Expression of Interest file number will be greyed out and should be disregarded.
OINP notes that invited candidates do not need to contact the program directly.
Ontario continues to rely heavily on targeted draws to fill specific labour shortages rather than conducting broad invitation rounds.
With the Employer Portal requirement fully in place and regional selection deepening under REDI, the province is expected to maintain a structured, employer-driven model throughout 2026.
The December 10 draws also show sustained demand for healthcare workers, early childhood educators, skilled trades professionals, and food processing workers across Ontario’s largest urban centres and rural communities alike.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What factors determine OINP Employer Job Offer scoring?
OINP Employer Job Offer scoring is based on criteria such as wage offered, job offer location, skill level of the occupation, Canadian work experience, and education level. Higher wages, permanent full-time roles, and job offers outside the GTA typically result in stronger scores. Each stream has its own cutoff thresholds depending on labour market demand and competition within the Expression of Interest pool.
How does the Employer Portal impact OINP processing?
Since July 2025, employers must submit job offer applications through the Employer Portal, which centralizes verification of job offers and reduces incomplete submissions. This system also helps Ontario authenticate employer legitimacy faster, improving program integrity and reducing backlogs.
What counts as residing in Ontario for OINP eligibility?
To be considered residing in Ontario, candidates must hold valid temporary resident status such as a work permit, study permit, maintained status, or visitor record. Physical presence in Canada is required, and OINP may request proof such as pay stubs, leases, or utility statements to confirm residency at the time of invitation.
How does the REDI pilot differ from regular OINP draws?
The REDI pilot focuses exclusively on supporting smaller and rural regions with acute labour shortages. Unlike standard provincial draws, REDI invitations are restricted to specific census divisions and prioritize occupations tied to regional economic needs, including trades, healthcare, and food processing. Scoring thresholds under REDI are often lower to encourage workforce growth in these communities.
Do OINP invitations guarantee permanent residency?
An OINP invitation allows candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, but PR is not guaranteed. After nomination, candidates must still submit a complete application to IRCC, pass admissibility checks, and meet federal requirements related to medical exams, biometrics, and background screening.
Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon moved to Canada in 2010 on a study visa. She navigated through the ups and downs of her student life and gained her permanent residency in 2015. Today, she is a proud Canadian citizen residing in Calgary, Alberta. She is mother of 2 beautiful daughters and making her difference through writing and guidance at INC – Immigration News Canada.
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