10 New Ontario OINP Draws on 11 December Issued 1,231 PR Invitations

The most recent news regarding Canadian immigration indicates that Ontario carried out 10
new rounds of invitations under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), where the Ontario OINP Draws on 11 December issued 1,231 PR invitations to different streams Foreign Worker, International Student and In-Demand Skills. The selections are aimed at addressing the labour shortage in healthcare, technology, regional communities, manufacturing, trades and essential services. The province of Ontario still uses the OINP to attract talented workers and international graduates who can contribute to the province’s economy and regional development objectives right away.

Stream-Wise Details of Ontario OINP Draws on 11 December

1. Foreign Worker Stream

Ontario has once again recognized four geographies and issued 4 draws under the Foreign Worker Stream. Selected candidates had active job offers, with EOIs that created from July 2, 2025, to December 9, 2025.

2. International Student Stream

Ontario, through the International Student Stream, has again held 4 targeted draws. The
stream is concerned with the international graduates who have current job offers and meet
the score minimums.

3. In-Demand Skills Stream

Ontario has as well held 2 draws by means of the In-Demand Skills Stream, which catches up with the workers in priority fields with job offers and relocates them to the areas that experience a great shortage of staff.

What These OINP Draws Mean for Applicants?

The Ontario OINP Draws of December 11 are proof that the provincial government has not
forgotten about regions that need labour the most. When done in this targeted manner, it
stops the employers from all parts of the province from hiring the skilled workers in regions
where there are no shortages at all; in fact, the areas that need workers the most would be
healthcare, trades, and business technology roles.

Summarised Major Points –

● Foreign Worker Stream provides support for job offers backed by employers in all parts of Ontario.
● International Student Stream makes sure that graduates studying in Ontario and having good job prospects won’t leave the province.
● In-Demand Skills Steam removes the barrier of unavailability of skills in local areas, thus creating a demand-ready economy.

How Invitations of Ontario OINP Function?

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) selects the candidates via the Expression of Interest (EOI) system. The eligible workers submit profiles that show their skills, job offers, regions, and streams. The profiles are then put in a digital pool and accordingly, Ontario makes periodical draws that issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in light of priority sectors and labor market needs. After the draw, candidates are required to submit a complete application via the OINP portal within the set time.

Receiving a nomination from OINP essentially means that the candidates have a solid head
start toward getting Canadian Permanent Residency when they apply to the federal government.

Why This Draw Matters?

The issuing of 1,231 invitations during this round greatly emphasizes Ontario’s active
immigration strategy in 2025, particularly as there is a demand for workers beyond the major urban areas. A mix of foreign workers, international graduates, and in-demand skills
indicates a balanced approach of economic development and regional labor fortification.

Recap of Ontario OINP Draws