PNP
The Latest Ontario PNP Draw Welcomes 2,615 New Applicants
Canada’s provinces continue to showcase their commitment to attracting skilled immigrants through various provincial nominee programs. The recent Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw has garnered significant attention, as it extended invitations to a total of 2,615 applicants. On August 15, 2023, the province of Ontario held a new draw within Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream and issued invitations to candidates from three different occupational categories.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has become a popular pathway for skilled individuals seeking to make Ontario their new home. The program operates through several streams, each designed to address specific labor market needs.
Latest Draw Highlights: OINP
By extending invitations to candidates from technical occupations, skilled trades occupations, and health care & tech occupation professionals—this draw is poised to have a significant impact.
This draw resulted in the issuance of the following invitations:
Employer Job Offer
| Foreign Worker Stream | Category 1 | Category 2 |
| Number of NOIs issued | 375 | 1131 |
| CRS Score | 30 and above | 46 and above |
| Type – Targeted Draw | Skilled Trades occupations | Health and Tech occupations |
| Profiles Created | Nov 22, 2022 – Aug 15, 2023 | Nov 22, 2022 – August 15, 2023 |
International Student Stream | Category 1 | Category 2 |
| Number of NOIs issued | 408 | 445 |
| CRS Score | 61 and above | 61 and above |
| Type – Targeted Draw | Skilled Trades occupations | Health and Tech occupations |
| Profiles Created | Nov 22, 2022 – Aug 15, 2023 | Nov 22, 2022 – Aug 15, 2023 |
In-Demand Skills Stream | Category | |
| Number of NOIs issued | 256 | |
| CRS Score | 23 and above | |
| Type of Draw | General Draw | |
| Profiles Created | Nov 22, 2022 – Aug 15, 2023 |
The emphasis on these categories showcases Ontario’s intention to engage experts in trades, health care, and technology. Skilled Trades covers diverse fields like carpentry and electrical trades, Health Care & Tech includes roles from medical specialists to dental hygienists, and the Tech Occupations category welcomes technology-driven roles, aligning well with contemporary trends.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the recent draw hinged on two factors: a favorable Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and a valid job offer within specific National Occupational Codes (NOCs).
Diverse Pathways to Ontario
The OINP offers various streams through which applicants can be nominated for permanent residency. These include the Human Capital Priorities Stream, the French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, the Skilled Trades Stream, and the Employer Job Offer Streams. Each stream caters to specific qualifications and skills, ensuring that a wide array of professionals can find a suitable pathway to Ontario.
Looking Ahead
As Canada continues to welcome immigrants who can contribute to its growth and development, provincial nominee programs like the OINP play a pivotal role. The recent draw’s invitation of 2,615 applicants reinforces the importance of these programs in shaping Canada’s future. This draw not only impacts the lives of the selected candidates but also underlines the significance of provincial nominee programs in shaping Canada’s diverse and vibrant future. As Ontario’s doors open to new talent, the province’s economy strengthened through the skills and expertise of these newcomers.
