Ontario Job Offer Visa: 468 Invited for Immigration

By Visa Jobs CanadaAugust 30, 2025August 30, 2025PNP & Provincial ImmigrationCanada immigration, employer sponsorship, job offers, Ontario immigration, work permits

On August 28, 2025, Ontario welcomed candidates for permanent residency through its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), specifically under the Employer Job Offer streams. A total of 468 invitations to apply (ITAs) were extended, creating opportunities for skilled workers, international graduates, and in-demand workers to secure their futures in Canada.

If you were invited in this draw, you’ll receive your ITA via your OINP e-Filing Portal account. Following the invitation, you have a 14-day window to submit a complete application for permanent residency.

Ontario Latest Draw Highlights

The most recent Ontario PNP draw took place on August 28, 2025, with 468 candidates invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency (PR).

Date of Draw: August 28, 2025
Total ITAs issued: 468
Streams: Employer Job Offer – Foreign Worker stream, International Student stream, In-Demand Skills stream
Minimum scores: 34 and above

Streams	No. of Invitations	Score range	Targeted draw
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream	94	53 and above	Candidates in Northern Ontario
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream	236	66 and above	Candidates in Northern Ontario
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream	25	34 and above	Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)

Targeted Invites for Candidates in Northern Ontario

This draw focused on individuals registered in the Expression of Interest (EOI) system, who are looking to qualify under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker or International Student streams. Notably, a majority of the invitations went to those residing in Northern Ontario.

To receive an invitation under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream, candidates needed a score of 53 or higher. For the International Student stream, a score of at least 66 was required. Important occupations attracted through this draw fell under specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, such as:

NOC 10022 – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Managers
NOC 11100 – Financial Auditors and Accountants
NOC 30010 – Managers in Health Care
NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses

Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)

In the same draw, another 138 invitations were granted to candidates under the REDI pilot, also related to the Employer Job Offer streams. For these, applicants in the Foreign Worker stream required a score of 45 or above, while those in the International Student stream needed a minimum of 68. Key occupations in demand under this pilot also correspond to specific NOC codes, including:

NOC 12200 – Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers
NOC 94100 – Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing

How to Apply

If you’ve received an ITA, follow these steps to proceed:

Review the Employer Job Offer stream relevant to your situation to confirm eligibility.
Check the document checklist to gather all necessary documents.
Your employer must submit the application to secure the job position within 14 days of receiving the invitation.
Log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal and complete the application process within 17 days from the date your invitation was issued.

Next Steps

Receiving an ITA is just the beginning; you need to fully qualify under one of the OINP streams. This requires a complete application for permanent residency.

Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant Employer Job Offer stream.
Collect all essential supporting documents as listed in the applicant guidelines.
Use the OINP e-Filing Portal to submit your application within the specified timeframe.

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