The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on April 8, 2026: Employer Job Offer Streams: Francophone Candidates Invited.
On April 8, 2026, the OINP issued 146 invitations to Francophone candidates across all streams. Must have CLB 5+ in French. Minimum scores: 35 (Foreign Worker), 63 (International Student), 25 (In-Demand Skills). Eligible profiles must have been attested by April 6, 2026.
This was a Francophone-targeted invitation round for candidates with French language proficiency (CLB 5+), supporting Ontario’s French-speaking communities.
Update at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker / International Student / In-Demand Skills (Francophone) |
| Region | Province-wide (Francophone, CLB 5+ French) |
| Invitations Issued | 146 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 35 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 63 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | 25 |
Eligible NOC Codes
NOC Codes — Foreign Worker Stream
NOC 00015, 10019-13201 series, 21221-22311 series, 32111, 33102, 40021-42202 series, 52120, 72014-93100 series
NOC Codes — International Student Stream
NOC 00013, 11101-13201 series, 21211-22303 series, 33109, 41321, 42201, 42202, 51114, 52113, 70010-73301
NOC Codes — In-Demand Skills Stream
NOC 14400, 44101, 74205, 75110, 75119, 85103, 94132, 94141, 94143, 95101, 95106
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.