Ontario PNP Draw Issued 984 EOIs to Candidates Under the Employer Job Offer Category

Recently, on May 09, 2023, the province of Ontario held a new draw and issued EOIs to 984 candidates from more than 109 NOCs. The province invited candidates under the Employer Job offer category that includes the following streams:

• Foreign Worker stream
• International Graduate stream

The OINP’s current backlog of applications affects the scope and frequency of the Expression of Interest (NOI) selection. The draws are conducted every month having a few exceptions. Also, there is no prediction or announcement related to the dates of selection for the next Ontario on any PNP draw.

Highlights of the Draw – Who Was Invited?

Foreign Worker Stream

Under the foreign worker stream, a total number of 400 potential candidates were invited with a CRS score ranging from 43 and above. The draw invited candidates with an Express Entry profile that was created between November 22, 2022 – May 09, 2023. The province conducted a targeted draw that included skilled trade occupations.

International Graduate Stream

Ontario under the following Graduate Stream issued a total number of 584 invitations with a CRS score ranging between 62 and above.  The province in its targeted draw invited candidates with an Express Entry profile that was created between November 22, 2022 – May 09, 2023.

Here’s a Guide to Immigrating to Ontario in 2023: Employer Job Offer Stream

Employer Job Offer’s Foreign Worker stream facilitates the recruitment of foreign workers with valid job offers from Ontario employers in order to address specific labor market needs.

OINP utilizes the Expression of Interest (EOI) system in order to determine which potential candidates meet the requirements and eligibility standards for this immigration stream.

Even, this latest draw highlights the OINP’s commitment to selecting candidates with the necessary skills, qualifications, and potential to succeed in Ontario’s dynamic economy. Once, it is done, an invitation to apply is issued to candidates.

An Invitation to Apply (ITA), however, does not automatically entitle you to one of the OINP streams. If you meet the requirements for the stream listed in your ITA and have obtained an ITA to apply for Canada PR updates, only then you may submit your application online.

After getting the invitation to apply, you have 14 days to submit your Canada PR application.