{"id":1901,"date":"2026-04-23T07:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/news\/?p=1901"},"modified":"2026-04-23T07:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:25:08","slug":"latest-ontario-oinp-draw-in-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sernexuss.com\/news\/latest-ontario-oinp-draw-in-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest Ontario OINP Draw on 22 April Issued 918 PR Invitations"},"content":{"rendered":"

There has been a Latest Ontario OINP Draw on April 22, 2026<\/a>, by which 918 OINP Invitations were issued in April 2026 based on education. The Latest Ontario OINP Draw of 2026 was for foreign-educated individuals who pursued their master\u2019s and doctoral degrees from Ontario. The Latest OINP Draw of 2026 shows that Ontario is still making efforts to retain educated professionals. Ontario Immigration News April 2026 includes Ontario OINP Draw 22 April 2026 in which immigrants can apply for permanent residency while staying in Canada.<\/p>\n

Highlights of Latest Ontario OINP Draw<\/h2>\n

\u25cf Total Invitations \u2013 918 OINP Invitations
\n\u25cf Streams<\/strong> –
\n\u25cb OINP Masters Graduate Stream Draw
\n\u25cb OINP PhD Graduate Stream Draw
\n\u25cf Masters Invitations – 674
\n\u25cf PhD Invitations – 244<\/p>\n

Ontario PNP Draw Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>\nMasters Graduate<\/th>\nPhD Graduate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Invitations Issued<\/strong><\/td>\n674<\/td>\n244<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum EOI Score<\/strong><\/td>\n61<\/td>\n56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Profile Creation Window<\/strong><\/td>\nApr 22, 2025 \u2013 Apr 20, 2026<\/td>\nApr 22, 2025 \u2013 Apr 20, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n14 calendar days<\/td>\n14 calendar days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File Prefix<\/strong><\/td>\nNMAS<\/td>\nNPHD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Ontario OINP Draw for April 2026 reiterates the continued emphasis on international graduates by Ontario, through specific immigration programs designed for them.<\/p>\n

Comparison of Invitations for OINP Masters Graduate Stream vs PhD Graduate Stream<\/span><\/h2>\n

The OINP Masters Graduate Stream Draw saw most invites, with 674 being the highest among all categories, keeping up with Ontario’s long standing tradition of favoring master\u2019s graduates.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Cut-off point still at 61; same as March 18 draw
\n\u25cf More number of candidates than PhD stream<\/p>\n

Ontario PhD Graduate Stream Draw saw 244 invitations –<\/p>\n

\u25cf Cutoff point lower than Masters draw, at 56
\n\u25cf Based on small number of candidates
\n\u25cf Indicates higher research qualifications<\/p>\n

Both these streams are not associated with Express Entry.<\/p>\n

Important Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h3>\n

The applicants who will be invited in this Ontario PNP latest draw 2026 must be –<\/p>\n

\u25cf Present in Canada
\n\u25cf Possess a valid work\/study permit
\n\u25cf Having active Express Interest Profile (EOI)
\n\u25cf Created on or after April 22, 2025 to April 20, 2026
\n\u25cf Alumni of eligible Ontario university
\n\u25cf Must fulfill specific eligibility criteria<\/p>\n

Application Procedure Post-OINP Selections 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

For invited applicants –<\/p>\n

1. Log into Ontario PNP e-filing portal
\n2. Verify file no. (NMAS or NPHD)
\n3. Gather needed documents
\n4. Apply within 14 days from invitation date
\n5. Make relevant payments<\/p>\n

Any delay will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n

Significance of This Ontario Immigration News April 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u25cf Education-based pathways were closed in 2025
\n\u25cf Reopened on March 18, 2026
\n\u25cf Subject to removal from May 30, 2026 program revamp
\n\u25cf Job offer not needed for application eligibility
\n\u25cf Alternative to top CRS score<\/a> in Express Entry<\/p>\n

It becomes imperative for international graduates to participate in the latest OINP draw 2026.<\/p>\n

Meaning of This Ontario OINP Draw April 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u25cf Ontario is issuing more invitations prior to program overhaul
\n\u25cf A massive boost for international graduates
\n\u25cf Non-Express Entry pathway still open (temporarily)
\n\u25cf Applications must be submitted as soon as invited<\/p>\n\n

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