After more than two months of inactivity, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has resumed selections, issuing a total of 2,049 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across two consecutive days on December 10 and December 11, 2025. These draws targeted candidates under multiple Employer Job Offer streams, with a strong focus on healthcare, early childhood education, regional development, and in-demand occupations across Ontario.
The sudden resumption of OINP draws signals renewed momentum for provincial nominations as Ontario addresses regional labour shortages and economic growth priorities.
OINP Draw Summary – December 10 –11, 2025
- Total ITAs issued: 2,049
- December 10 ITAs: 1,133
- December 11 ITAs: 916
- Streams targeted: Employer Job Offer – Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills
- Candidate location: In Canada only
- System used: OINP Expression of Interest (EOI)
All draws focused on candidates with active job offers in Ontario and profiles in the province’s EOI pool.
December 10 OINP Draws: 1,133 Invitations Issued
On December 10, Ontario conducted five draws across three Employer Job Offer streams:
- Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
- Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
These draws primarily targeted early childhood educators, priority healthcare professionals, and candidates eligible under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Pilot.
Regional Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI) Pilot
The REDI pilot aims to support economic growth and population stability in smaller Ontario communities. Targeted Census Divisions included:
- Lanark
- Leeds and Grenville
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream – December 10
Ontario issued invitations to two targeted groups:
- REDI pilot candidates: 29 ITAs (minimum score: 45)
- Healthcare and early childhood educators: 398 ITAs (minimum score: 49)
Eligible occupations included registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, pharmacists, early childhood educators, carpenters, heavy-duty equipment mechanics, and other high-demand roles.
Profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025 were considered.
The Foreign Worker Stream is open to candidates with job offers in TEER 0–3 occupations, both inside and outside Canada.
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream – December 10
Ontario issued:
- 33 ITAs under the REDI pilot (minimum score: 63)
- 659 ITAs for healthcare and early childhood occupations (minimum score: 73)
This stream is designed for international graduates with Ontario job offers in TEER 0–3 occupations and does not require prior work experience.
Profiles created between July 2 and December 10, 2025 were eligible.
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream – December 10
Ontario invited 14 candidates under the REDI pilot with a minimum score of 30, targeting occupations such as:
- Home support workers
- Machine operators
- Food and beverage processing labourers
Profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025 were considered.
December 11 OINP Draws: 916 Invitations Issued
On December 11, Ontario conducted additional draws targeting candidates based on:
- Job location in Ontario
- Occupation shortages
- Ontario-based education and work experience
Only candidates currently residing in Canada were selected.
Eligible regions included:
- Eastern Ontario
- Northern Ontario
- Southwestern Ontario
- Central Ontario (excluding the GTA)
Eastern Ontario Draw Results
- 305 ITAs issued across three streams
Minimum scores:
- Foreign Worker: 54
- International Student: 77
- In-Demand Skills: 30
Occupations targeted included senior managers, HR professionals, IT specialists, healthcare workers, social services professionals, and power engineers.
Northern Ontario Draw Results
- 68 ITAs issued across two streams
Minimum scores:
- Foreign Worker: 51
- International Student: 77
Targeted occupations included health care managers, medical radiation technologists, audiologists, dental hygienists, construction inspectors, and natural resources managers.
Southwestern Ontario Draw Results
- 239 ITAs issued across two streams
Minimum scores:
- Foreign Worker: 51
- International Student: 73
Ontario focused on management, healthcare, HR, engineering, telecommunications, skilled trades, agriculture, and manufacturing supervisory roles.
Central Ontario (Excluding GTA) Draw Results
- 304 ITAs issued across three streams
Minimum scores:
- Foreign Worker: 49
- International Student: 71
- In-Demand Skills: 30
Targeted roles included healthcare professionals, finance and HR occupations, construction managers, interior designers, transit operators, and skilled trades supervisors.
OINP Invitations Issued in 2025 So Far
As of December 2025, Ontario has issued 12,528 invitations through the OINP:
| Stream | ITAs Issued |
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 4,860 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 6,605 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 1,063 |
| Masters Graduate | 0 |
| PhD Graduate | 0 |
| Entrepreneur | 0 |
Proposed OINP Program Changes: What Candidates Should Know
Ontario has proposed a major overhaul of its provincial nomination system, including:
- Consolidating the three Employer Job Offer streams into one (Phase One)
- Eliminating existing streams and introducing three new pathways (Phase Two):
- Priority Healthcare Stream
- Entrepreneur Stream
- Exceptional Talent Stream
These changes are still under discussion and have not yet been finalized or implemented.
Final Thoughts
The issuance of 2,049 OINP invitations in December 2025 marks a strong return to provincial nominations after a prolonged pause. With targeted draws across regions and occupations, Ontario is clearly prioritizing healthcare, early childhood education, skilled trades, and regional economic development.
Candidates with Ontario job offers should keep their EOI profiles updated, monitor score thresholds closely, and consider professional guidance to maximize their chances as the OINP selection system continues to evolve.
