Canada Immigration Update – Ontario Issues 2,643 Invitations in September 2025 PNP Draw
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has conducted some of its largest draws of the year on September 2, 2025, issuing a total of 2,643 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Employer Job Offer streams. This major selection round highlights Ontario’s strong demand for skilled workers, international graduates, and professionals in high-priority occupations.
Breakdown of Ontario PNP Draws – September 2, 2025
Ontario invited candidates from three major streams of the Employer Job Offer category. Here is the full breakdown:
| Stream | Minimum Score | Number of Invitations |
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream | 41 | 1,305 |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream | 58 | 1,105 |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream | 33 | 233 |
Focus on Healthcare and Education Occupations
The September 2 OINP draws specifically targeted candidates working in priority sectors such as:
- Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, medical technicians)
- Early childhood educators and assistants
- Home support and related care roles under the In-Demand Skills stream
Only candidates with valid job offers in eligible NOC (National Occupational Classification) codes were considered.
Eligibility and Profile Requirements
To qualify for these draws, candidates needed to:
- Have an active Expression of Interest (EOI) profile submitted between July 2, 2025, and September 2, 2025.
- Possess a valid job offer from an Ontario employer in eligible occupations.
- Meet the minimum score cut-offs depending on the Employer Job Offer stream.
Why This Draw Is Significant
- With 2,643 ITAs issued, this marks one of the largest Ontario PNP draws in 2025, reinforcing the province’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants to address labor shortages in healthcare, education, and essential services.
- The Ontario PNP (OINP) continues to play a crucial role in Canada’s immigration strategy, offering foreign workers and international graduates a pathway to permanent residency (PR) in Canada.