{"id":1850,"date":"2026-03-26T08:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/news\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:01:58","slug":"new-ontario-oinp-draws-in-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/news\/new-ontario-oinp-draws-in-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Ontario OINP Draws Issued 1,112 PR Invitations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ontario government has begun its next immigrant selection process through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) which serves as its immigration strategy for 2026. The province conducted five new OINP draws on March 25 which resulted in 1112 Invitations<\/a> to Apply (ITA) for permanent resident status. The draws took place in different regions of Ontario which selected candidates who possessed genuine employment offers through their available pathways. The selection demonstrates how Ontario continues to meet regional workforce requirements while driving economic development.<\/p>\n

Highlights of 5 New Ontario OINP Draws<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u25cf Draw Date<\/strong> \u2013 25 March 2026
\n\u25cf Total Draws<\/strong> \u2013 5
\n\u25cf Number of Invitations<\/strong> \u2013 1,112
\n\u25cf Streams<\/strong> \u2013 Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills<\/p>\n

Complete Information About All 5 OINP Draws<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ontario executed five area-specific draws which selected candidates from various regions of the province according to existing labour requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Region<\/th>\nInvitations<\/th>\nStreams<\/th>\nMin. Score Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Greater Toronto Area (GTA)<\/td>\n431<\/td>\nForeign Worker, International Student<\/td>\n61-90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Southwestern Ontario<\/td>\n251<\/td>\nForeign Worker, International Student<\/td>\n53-81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Central Ontario (excl. GTA)<\/td>\n199<\/td>\nForeign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills<\/td>\n32-82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eastern Ontario<\/td>\n174<\/td>\nForeign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills<\/td>\n34-83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Northern Ontario<\/td>\n57<\/td>\nForeign Worker, International Student<\/td>\n54-80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/td>\n1,112<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Greater Toronto Area received the highest number of invitations, which demonstrated\u00a0the strong need for skilled workers in Ontario’s largest economic area.<\/p>\n

Selection Strategy Based on Geographic Regions<\/h3>\n

The draw selected candidates from specific regions through its job offer system, which required candidates to possess work offers in particular geographic locations.<\/p>\n

The selection process included the following areas –<\/p>\n

\u25cf GTA (Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto, York)
\n\u25cf Southwestern Ontario
\n\u25cf Central Ontario (excluding GTA)
\n\u25cf Eastern Ontario
\n\u25cf Northern Ontario<\/p>\n

Ontario uses targeted draws to distribute immigrants throughout different areas, which helps to decrease population pressure on major urban centers while it promotes development in less populated regions.<\/p>\n

Minimum Score Requirements by Stream<\/h3>\n

The minimum score requirements varied by region and stream –<\/p>\n

\u25cf Foreign Worker Stream – 53 to 61+
\n\u25cf International Student Stream – up to 90 (highest in GTA)
\n\u25cf In-Demand Skills Stream – as low as 32 (Central Ontario)<\/p>\n

The lowest score (32) under the In-Demand Skills stream shows that candidates with lower scores still have strong chances if they meet labour market needs.<\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria for This Draw<\/h3>\n

To be eligible for these OINP draws<\/a>, candidates needed to:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Have a valid job offer in Ontario
\n\u25cf Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile
\n\u25cf Create their profile before March 23, 2026 (11:59 PM)
\n\u25cf Meet requirements under the selected stream<\/p>\n

The system only considered profiles which had all required conditions for invitation assessment.<\/p>\n

What Happens After Receiving an Invitation<\/h3>\n

Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) must submit their application within –<\/p>\n

\u25cf 17 days (Employer Job Offer streams)
\n\u25cf The employer needs to complete job approval submission within 14 days.<\/p>\n

The successful candidates who receive provincial nomination have a better chance to secure Canada permanent residency.<\/p>\n

Why This Draw Is Important<\/h3>\n

The March 25, 2026 OINP draws are significant because they –<\/p>\n

\u25cf Issued 1,112 PR invitations across 5 regions
\n\u25cf Focused on regional labour market needs
\n\u25cf Offered opportunities even at lower score ranges (32+)
\n\u25cf Targeted both foreign workers and international graduates<\/p>\n

The immigration system of Ontario now adopts a regional approach according to this development.<\/p>\n\n

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