The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on March 25, 2026: Employer Job Offer Streams: Candidates Invited in Northern Ontario.
On March 25, 2026, the OINP issued 57 invitations to candidates in Northern Ontario under the Foreign Worker (min 54) and International Student (min 80) streams. Profiles must have been attested by March 23, 2026.
This was an OINP invitation round for candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario under the Employer Job Offer streams. A successful provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points to an Express Entry profile.
Update at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Date | March 25, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker / International Student |
| Region | Northern Ontario |
| Invitations Issued | 57 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 54 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 80 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | — |
Eligible NOC Codes
NOC Codes — Foreign Worker Stream
NOC 10022, 11200, 12013, 12101, 12102, 13100, 20012, 22233, 31112, 31202, 31301, 32101, 72014, 92014, 92100, 93100
NOC Codes — International Student Stream
NOC 10019, 11200, 12013, 12101, 13100, 13112, 20012, 31301, 32101, 70012, 72020, 92100
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.