The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on April 23, 2026: Employer Job Offer Streams: Candidates Invited in Northern Ontario.
On April 23, 2026, the OINP issued 303 invitations to candidates in Northern Ontario. Minimum scores: 60 (Foreign Worker), 87 (International Student), 35 (In-Demand Skills). Northern Ontario includes Algoma, Cochrane, Greater Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and surrounding Census Divisions.
This was an In-Demand Skills stream invitation round targeting workers in semi-skilled occupations essential to Ontario’s economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics.
Update at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Date | April 23, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker / International Student / In-Demand Skills |
| Region | Northern Ontario |
| Invitations Issued | 303 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 60 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 87 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | 35 |
Eligible NOC Codes
NOC Codes — Foreign Worker Stream
NOC 00015, 10010, 11100-13201 series, 21102-22303 series, 31204-33109 series, 41221, 70010, 72600, 73201, 92101
NOC Codes — International Student Stream
NOC 10010-13201 series, 20012, 21101-22313 series, 31103-33109 series, 41101, 41221, 42201, 42202, 70010, 70012, 72410-73400 series, 92101, 93100
NOC Codes — In-Demand Skills Stream
NOC 14400, 44101, 74205, 75101, 75110, 94105, 94111
What This Means for Applicants
If you received an invitation to apply from this OINP round, you typically have 17 calendar days to submit your application and payment through the OINP e-Filing Portal. Your employer must submit their portion within 14 calendar days. Ensure all mandatory documents are ready before you apply.
If you were not invited, your profile remains eligible for future rounds. The OINP issues draws targeting specific regions, occupations, and streams throughout the year — keep your profile current and attested.
About the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
The OINP allows Ontario to nominate foreign nationals for Canadian permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). An OINP nomination adds 600 CRS points to an Express Entry profile. As of June 2026, the OINP has introduced the new Ontario Workforce Priority stream replacing the previous 8 streams. Full details at ontario.ca/OINP.
📋 Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development — 2026 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates (ontario.ca). This website is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Ontario or the Government of Canada. Always verify information at ontario.ca/OINP.