OINP Issues Over 1,100 Invitations Across Five Draws After Two-Month Pause: Full Breakdown and What It Means for Applicants

By Vikrant Singh, December 13, 2025

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially resumed issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) after a two-month pause, releasing 1,133 new invitations across five targeted draws on December 10, 2025. These draws mark Ontario’s first major immigration movement since October 9 and signal renewed momentum for skilled workers, international graduates, and in-demand occupations across the province.

If you are planning to immigrate to Ontario or are already living in Canada with an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile, this update offers important insights into who was selected, which occupations were targeted, and what the future may hold for the OINP.

Why These New OINP Draws Matter

Ontario’s latest immigration draws focused exclusively on candidates already residing in Canada, reflecting the province’s continued emphasis on retaining talent currently contributing to its labour market.

Invitations were issued under three of the OINP’s 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 targeted applicants from priority sectors including healthcare, early childhood education, and skilled trades. A significant portion of ITAs also went to candidates eligible under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot, which aims to strengthen economic stability in underserved regions.

REDI Pilot: Boosting Growth in Smaller Ontario Communities

The REDI pilot continues to be a strategic tool in Ontario’s efforts to support population and labour market needs outside major cities.

The December 10 draws focused on candidates who plan to live and work in the following Census Divisions:

• Lanark

• Leeds

• Grenville

These communities are actively seeking workers across economic and healthcare sectors, making the REDI pilot an attractive pathway for candidates open to living in smaller regions.

Full Breakdown of the December 10 OINP Draws

Below is a detailed, SEO-friendly summary of all five draws conducted on December 10.

1. Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

REDI Pilot Draw

• ITAs issued: 29

• Minimum EOI score: 45

• Targeted NOC 2021 occupations:Administration professionals, pharmacists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, carpenters, electrical mechanics, agricultural supervisors, and more.

Health and Early Childhood Educators Draw

• ITAs issued: 398

• Minimum EOI score: 49

• Targeted NOCs:Nursing coordinators, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, nurse aides, early childhood educators.

Both draws targeted profiles created between July 2 and December 9, 2025.

Who qualifies under this stream?Foreign workers with a job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.

2. Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

REDI Pilot Draw

• ITAs issued: 33

• Minimum EOI score: 63

• Targeted occupations:Administrative service managers, financial analysts, web designers, engineering technologists, pharmacy assistants, machinists, carpenters, food processing supervisors, and more.

Health and Early Childhood Educators Draw

• ITAs issued: 659

• Minimum EOI score: 73

• Targeted NOCs:Nursing supervisors, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, midwives, ECE assistants.

Profiles considered were created between July 2 and December 10, 2025.

Stream advantage:International students do not need previous work experience if they have a valid job offer in a skilled occupation.

3. Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream

REDI Pilot Draw

• ITAs issued: 14

• Minimum EOI score: 30

• Targeted NOC 2021 occupations:Home support workers, material handlers, machine operators in mineral and metal processing, food and beverage processing labourers, electronics assemblers, and related occupations.

Profiles were selected from those created between July 2 and December 9, 2025.

Who is this stream for?Workers with job offers in TEER 4 and 5 in-demand occupations—especially in agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and caregiving.

Total ITAs Issued by OINP in 2025

Ontario has now issued 11,612 invitations so far in 2025, all through its Employer Job Offer streams:

Stream	ITAs issued (2025)
Foreign Worker Stream	4,555
International Student Stream	6,232
In-Demand Skills Stream	825
Masters Graduate Stream	0
PhD Graduate Stream	0
Entrepreneur Stream	0

The absence of draws in Ontario’s graduate and entrepreneur streams is noteworthy, especially as the province prepares for major structural changes to its nominee program.

Major Changes Proposed for the OINP Selection System

Ontario has announced potential reforms that could redefine how provincial nominees are selected. The proposal includes:

Phase 1: Consolidation

• Merging all Employer Job Offer streams into one unified stream.

Phase 2: Program Restructure

Eliminating current streams and replacing them with:

• A Priority Healthcare Stream

• An Entrepreneur Stream

• An Exceptional Talent Stream

These changes are not yet finalized but could significantly impact future applicants.

What This Means for Future Applicants

The December 10 OINP draws show a clear direction:

• Ontario is prioritizing healthcare professionals, early childhood educators, skilled trades, and in-demand occupations.

• The province is focusing heavily on candidates already living in Canada.

• Regional development through the REDI pilot remains a key strategic focus.

• Upcoming reforms may reshape OINP pathways, making it crucial for applicants to stay informed.

If you are planning to immigrate to Ontario, now is the time to ensure your EOI profile is updated, your job offer meets eligibility criteria, and you remain aware of ongoing policy changes.

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