The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on March 18, 2026: Employer Job Offer Streams: Candidates Invited Under the REDI Pilot.
On March 18, 2026, the OINP issued 39 invitations under the REDI pilot for Lanark or Leeds and Grenville. Minimum scores: 47 (Foreign Worker), 61 (International Student), 30 (In-Demand Skills). Profiles must have been attested by March 16, 2026.
This was a Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot invitation round, targeting candidates with job offers in rural Ontario communities — specifically Lanark or Leeds and Grenville.
Update at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker / International Student / In-Demand Skills (REDI Pilot) |
| Region | Lanark / Leeds and Grenville (REDI Pilot) |
| Invitations Issued | 39 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 47 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 61 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | 30 |
Eligible NOC Codes
NOC Codes — Foreign Worker Stream
NOC 11100, 22302, 32104, 33102, 72302, 72410
NOC Codes — International Student Stream
NOC 33102, 42201, 42202, 70010, 72100, 73202
NOC Codes — In-Demand Skills Stream
NOC 44101, 94100, 94111, 94140, 94201, 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.