Two new Ontario OINP draw April 30, 2026, have been held by the province, resulting in the issuance of 997 Ontario OINP invites April 2026 for candidates in the Employer Job Offer categories. The recent Ontario OINP draw April 2026 has specifically aimed at attracting immigrants through the Employer Job Offer streams into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This most recent Ontario OINP draw April 30 2026 shows the province’s efforts in tackling the problem of labour shortage in its urban areas.
Highlights of New Ontario OINP Draws On last April
| Detail | Foreign Worker | International Student |
|---|---|---|
| Date Issued | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 |
| Invitations Issued | 720 | 277 |
| Minimum EOI Score | 57 | 81 |
| Draw Type | Targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area | Targeted draw for the Greater Toronto Area |
The OINP Draw in April 2026 is a targeted GTA draw in which candidates having a job offer in the GTA were selected.
OINP Foreign Worker Stream Draw
This draw has invited 720 candidates with a minimum score of 57.
This stream aims to select individuals who have –
● A valid job offer in Ontario
● Work experience in the related field
● Meet wage and occupation criteria
The low score shows more accessibility to workers in the GTA area.
OINP International Student Stream Draw
In the latest OINP International Graduate Stream draw, 277 candidates were offered to apply and a relatively high minimum CRS score of 81 was set.
These candidates will be considered for selection who are:
● Recent graduate from Ontario institutions
● Have job offer for skilled positions
● Meet other requirements of the program
The increased cut-off indicates high competition amongst international graduates
Targeted GTA Draw – What It Means
This Ontario Provincial Nominee Program Draw for April 30 was a targeted draw for those employed in the Greater Toronto Area.
Insights –
● Ontario is concentrating on urban employment demands
● There is a shortage of workforce in the GTA region
● Region-specific draws are happening regularly
● Immigration is aligned with the regional demand
No In-Demand Skills Category in the Current Draw
Unlike previous draws, this draw lacked the In-Demand Skills category that usually focuses on TEER 4 & 5 occupations.
It means that –
● There is a shift towards job offer streams requiring more skills
● Prefer candidates who are in structured employment
● Selecting candidates strategically by region and not profession
Main Requirements
Candidates selected in the OINP 2026 Draw should meet the following criteria –
● Have an open Expression of Interest (EOI) profile
● Must have an offer of employment from Ontario
● Candidate needs to be in Canada (generally speaking)
● Other relevant stream-specific requirements
Why This Ontario Immigration News April 2026 Is Important
This draw emphasizes –
● Migration selection by region for Ontario
● More attention to GTA labor market issues
● Dependency on Employer Job Offer streams
● Preparation ahead of changes to the OINP program (May 2026)
Future Expectations
Considering current OINP invites April 2026 patterns –
● Regional draws will likely become more frequent
● Focus on Employer Job Offer streams will persist
● Potential changes post-May 2026
● International Students stream will become increasingly competitive