Ontario has issued its first round of invitations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for 2025, sending 3,723 invitations to apply for permanent residency. This draw targeted specific occupations and regions, including
– Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream: 811 invitations, with 391 going to candidates with a score of 56+ in Northern Ontario.
– Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream: 2,540 invitations.
– Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream*: 372 invitations.
The invitations were part of Ontario’s efforts to manage its immigration program under tighter constraints, following a 50% reduction in nomination allocation for 2025 compared to 2024. This reduction reflects the province’s efforts to align nominations with current labor market needs.
Notably, no invitations were issued to candidates in the Masters and PhD Graduate Streams or the Entrepreneur stream in this draw. The OINP’s draws have been strategic, focusing on addressing labor shortages in specific industries and regions.
To stay updated on future OINP draws and immigration news, it’s best to follow reliable sources like Moving2Canada or Royal Citizen Immigration Services.
