The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a Invitation Round on April 22, 2026: Masters and PhD Graduate Streams: Candidates Invited.
On April 22, 2026, the OINP issued 674 invitations under the Masters Graduate stream (minimum score 61) and 244 invitations under the PhD Graduate stream (minimum score 56). Eligible profiles must have been attested by April 20, 2026.
This was an invitation round for international graduate students who completed a Masters or PhD at an eligible Ontario institution.
Update at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Date | April 22, 2026 |
| Update Type | Invitation Round |
| Stream(s) | Masters Graduate / PhD Graduate |
| Region | Province-wide |
| Invitations Issued | 918 |
| Min. Score — Foreign Worker | 61 |
| Min. Score — International Student | 56 |
| Min. Score — In-Demand Skills | — |
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.