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Ontario PNP Issues 1,728 Invitations in Latest Foreign Worker Stream Draw

In a bid to meet the rising labor demands across key industries, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a series of major draws under its Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) on October 8, 2024. The draws saw 1,728 invitations issued to international professionals, including those in skilled trades, priority occupations, and participants in the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP).
OINP Draw Highlights – 8 October, 2024
In the latest draw, Ontario distributed invitations as follows:
A total of 885 invitations were issued to candidates with skilled trades experience. To qualify, applicants needed to have a minimum score of 48 in the provincial scoring system.
An additional 841 invitations were sent to professionals in other key sectors, with candidates requiring a minimum score of 52.
Two invitations were issued under the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP), a unique initiative aimed at helping refugees immigrate to Canada through economic programs.
To participate in this draw, candidates had to have created a profile between October 8, 2023, and October 8, 2024. With this latest draw, Ontario has now invited 42,592 candidates this year under its various immigration streams.
Why This Ontario Draw Matters for Foreign Workers
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) plays a vital role in addressing the province’s labor market needs by nominating skilled individuals for Canadian permanent residency. The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream is specifically designed to target professionals who have job offers in Ontario and possess the skills necessary to fill labor shortages in key industries.
This program is particularly important for candidates in skilled trades, where demand remains high across the province. A provincial nomination through the OINP also adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, drastically improving their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency through the federal Express Entry system.
Ontario’s Foreign Worker Stream and Other Pathways
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream is tailored for international workers who have a valid job offer from an employer in Ontario. To qualify, applicants must meet several criteria, including:
Relevant work experience in a skilled occupation.
A full-time job offer from an employer in Ontario.
Ontario assesses candidates through an Expression of Interest (EOI) system, which ranks profiles based on factors such as work experience, education, and employer needs. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply.
The OINP also operates other streams under the Employer Job Offer category, including:
International Student Stream: For graduates from Canadian institutions who have job offers in Ontario.
In-Demand Skills Stream: Targeting candidates with work experience in specific sectors with high labor demand.
With competition in the OINP draws increasing, candidates are advised to strengthen their profiles by:
Securing a valid job offer from an Ontario employer in an in-demand sector.
Acquiring relevant work experience in industries prioritized by the OINP, such as skilled trades, technology, or healthcare.
Enhancing their language proficiency in English or French, as this is a key criterion in both provincial and federal immigration systems.
If you were not selected in the latest draw, don’t worry—Ontario regularly conducts draws throughout the year. Your profile will remain in the EOI pool for up to 12 months, giving you multiple opportunities to receive an invitation. Stay informed on the latest immigration news and opportunities as you work towards your dream of living and working in Ontario.