The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issues invitations to apply for various immigration streams through an expression of interest system. The OINP regularly conducts targeted draws for streams such as Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills, each with specific score requirements for candidates.

Regulatory amendments related to the OINP are scheduled to become effective on May 30, 2026. These amendments may impact future program parameters and application processing. The program also provides detailed statistics on invitations issued from previous years, including the numbers of invitations and the dates of the draws for each stream.

Candidates interested in applying for provincial nomination through Ontario should monitor the official OINP website for the latest updates on draws and program requirements. The OINP provides transparency with its invitation rounds, publishing information on the number of invitations issued and the minimum scores required for each category.

The OINP's approach of using an expression of interest system allows the province to select candidates who best meet its economic and labor market needs. This system ensures that invitations are issued to individuals whose skills and experience align with the current priorities of the province's immigration strategy.

For comprehensive information on invitation rounds, stream-specific criteria, and future program changes, applicants should refer directly to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program website.

Source: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp-invitations-apply)