6 New Ontario-OINP Draws Sent 1,680 Permanent Residency Invitations

Last Updated On 10 October 2025, 9:35 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

6 New Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program-OINP draws sent out a total of 1,680 invitations for permanent residency under its Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams.

The latest OINP draws, held on October 9, 2025, targeted priority occupations in healthcare, early childhood education, and regional development, representing a significant effort by Ontario to strengthen its workforce through strategic immigration.

Let’s dive deep into the full details of all these rounds of invitations!

Breaking Down The October 9 OINP Draws

Ontario continues to refine its approach to immigration, aligning with its economic development and labour market needs.

These rounds consisted of two separate targeted invitation sets—one for healthcare and early childhood educators, and another under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative under 3 major streams, totalling 6 new invitation rounds.

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

Number of invitations	Date profiles created	EOI Score range	Focus
24	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	51 and above	Targeted draw for 23 occupations under Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
671	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	38 and above	Targeted draw for 10 health occupations and early childhood educators.

This stream remains a popular pathway for foreign workers already in Canada with job offers from eligible Ontario employers.

Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

Invitations	Date profiles created	EOI Score range	Notes
53	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	75 and above	Targeted draw for 43 occupations under Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
757	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	56 and above	Targeted draw for 10 health occupations and early childhood educators and assistants.

This stream continues to help international graduates transition from study to permanent employment, particularly in fields experiencing acute labour shortages.

Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

Invitations	Date profiles created	EOI Score range	Focus
13	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	33 and above	Targeted draw for 9 occupations under Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
162	July 2, 2025 – October 9, 2025	31 and above	Targeted draw for 10 health occupations.

The In-Demand Skills stream supports workers in semi-skilled and support roles, vital for Ontario’s healthcare, agricultural, and industrial sectors.

This brings the total invitations under the Employer Job Offer category in 2025 to well over 10,000, a clear indicator of Ontario’s commitment to retaining skilled professionals already living and working in the province.

Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream: 4,128
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream: 5,540
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream: 811

Full List Of Healthcare & Early Childhood Occupations Targeted

Candidates were selected under the Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams if they held job offers in key healthcare and childcare occupations such as:

NOC Code	Occupation
31100	Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
31101	Specialists in surgery
31102	General practitioners and family physicians
31300	Nursing coordinators and supervisors
31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
31302	Nurse practitioners
31303	Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
32101	Licensed practical nurses
33102	Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants

These occupations continue to face high vacancy rates across Ontario, particularly in rural and northern regions, where staffing shortages have persisted post-pandemic.

Full List Of Targeted Occupations Under Regional Economic Development (REDI) Draw

The REDI pilot—short for Regional Economic Development through Immigration—aims to attract and retain skilled professionals in smaller Ontario communities facing chronic labour shortages.

The October 9, 2025 REDI draw invited candidates under all three Employer Job Offer streams in communities like Lambton, Lanark, and Leeds and Grenville.

Foreign Worker Stream REDI Occupations

NOC Code	Occupation
10019	Other administrative services managers
10022	Advertising, marketing, and public relations managers
11102	Financial advisors
11202	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and PR
12100	Executive assistants
12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
13110	Administrative assistants
13112	Medical administrative assistants
22100	Chemical technologists and technicians
22212	Drafting technologists and technicians
22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
31301	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
32101	Licensed practical nurses
33102	Nurse aides and patient service associates
42201	Social and community service workers
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
72022	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
72204	Telecommunications line and cable installers
72310	Carpenters
72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
72410	Automotive service technicians and mechanics
82030	Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors

This wide list shows Ontario’s strategic effort to address skill gaps in diverse sectors—from health to trades to administrative roles.

International Student Stream REDI Occupations

NOC Code	Occupation
00014	Senior managers – trade, broadcasting, and other services
11102	Financial advisors
11200	Human resources professionals
12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
21222	Information systems specialists
21232	Software developers and programmers
21300	Civil engineers
22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists
32101	Licensed practical nurses
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants
72410	Automotive service technicians
80020	Managers in agriculture
90010	Manufacturing managers
92101	Water and waste treatment plant operators

These occupations show a balanced approach between technical and managerial professions, giving opportunities to both STEM graduates and health-sector professionals.

In-Demand Skills Stream REDI Occupations

NOC Code	Occupation
44101	Home support workers, housekeepers, and related occupations
75101	Material handlers
84120	Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
94106	Machining tool operators
94111	Plastics processing machine operators
94123	Industrial sewing machine operators
94140	Process control and machine operators (food & beverage)
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters
94201	Electronics assemblers, fabricators, and testers

The inclusion of these positions underlines Ontario’s commitment to the backbone of its regional industries—agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing.

How To Apply If You Received An Invitation

Candidates invited under the October 9, 2025 draws must act quickly.

Step 1: Review the Employer Job Offer stream page for your category (Foreign Worker, International Student, or In-Demand Skills) to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
Step 2: Review the document checklist to confirm you have all required documents ready.
Step 3: Your employer must submit an application for employment position approval within 14 calendar days of the invitation.
Step 4: Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and complete your application within 17 calendar days from the date of the invitation.

Your new application file number (prefix JOXX) will appear in your OINP profile, while your Expression of Interest file will be greyed out—this is normal and not an error.

Since July 2, 2025, all Employer Job Offer applications must be submitted through the Employer Portal.

This step ensures faster, more transparent processing and helps OINP track job offers and regional demand effectively.

Employers are required to create an account, submit job details, and receive approval before a candidate can apply.

Without a registered job offer, candidates are not eligible for an invitation—a change introduced to increase accountability and prevent fraudulent job offers.

The healthcare and early childhood education continue to dominate OINP’s targeted draws due to the ongoing demand for nurses, educators, and healthcare assistants—particularly in Ontario’s smaller communities.

The REDI initiative, launched in mid-2024, has now become an essential tool for reviving smaller towns and rural regions, ensuring immigration benefits are distributed beyond Toronto and the GTA.

This round also emphasizes Ontario’s alignment with the federal government’s regional development goals, ensuring sustainable population growth and economic stability across the province.

As 2025 enters its final quarter, the OINP is expected to continue conducting targeted draws focused on:

Healthcare and education occupations
Tech and manufacturing sectors
REDI communities under the regional pilot

With upcoming updates to the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, Ontario may receive higher PNP allocations from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), allowing it more flexibility to nominate foreign workers and students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the OINP Employer Job Offer stream?

It’s a provincial immigration pathway that allows Ontario employers to nominate foreign workers, international graduates, and in-demand skills workers for permanent residency if they have valid job offers.

What is the minimum score to qualify for the October 9 OINP draws?

It varied by stream:
1. Foreign Worker: 38+ (Health & ECE) / 51+ (REDI)
2. International Student: 56+ (Health & ECE) / 75+ (REDI)
3. In-Demand Skills: 31+ (Health & ECE) / 33+ (REDI)

What is the REDI initiative?

The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot supports Ontario’s smaller communities in attracting skilled workers to fill local job shortages.

What is the new Employer Portal rule?

Since July 2, 2025, all employer job offer approvals must be submitted through the Employer Portal before candidates can apply under OINP.

When is the deadline to apply if invited by the OINP Draws on October 9?

Employers have 14 days to submit job position approvals, and candidates have 17 days to complete their applications.

Satinder Bains

Satinder brings expertise, knowledge, and experience related to internal work flows at IRCC. She worked at Canadian Consulate in Chandigarh before moving to Canada. Her articles on “Chinook – An internal IRCC tool used to bulk process temporary applications” was one of the notable work on our news website