The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on April 15, 2026: In-Demand Skills Stream: Candidates Invited in Agriculture-Related and Other Priority Occupations.
On April 15, 2026, the OINP issued 1,334 invitations under the In-Demand Skills stream for agriculture-related (min score 35) and other priority occupations (min score 36). Eligible profiles must have been attested by April 13, 2026.
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 15, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills |
| Region | Province-wide |
| Invitations Issued | 1,334 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 35 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 36 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | — |
Eligible NOC Codes
NOC Codes — Foreign Worker Stream
Agriculture: NOC 84120, 85100, 85103, 94140, 94141, 95106
NOC Codes — International Student Stream
Other priority: NOC 14400, 14402, 44101, 74203-75212 series, 94100-94219 series, 95100-95103 series
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.