Ontario PNP Issues 468 Invitations in August 28, 2025 Draws

Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has once again invited skilled workers and international graduates through multiple draws. On August 28, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a total of 468 invitations to apply (ITAs) across five draws under the Employer Job Offer streams.

The invitations targeted candidates with job offers in Northern Ontario and those eligible under the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot.

Key Highlights of the August 28, 2025 OINP Draws

• Total invitations issued: 468
• Streams covered: Employer Job Offer – Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills
• Targeted regions: Northern Ontario + REDI pilot communities (Lambton, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville)
• Profile submission window: Between July 2, 2025 and August 28, 2025

Invitations for Candidates in Northern Ontario

• Ontario issued invitations to Foreign Workers and International Students with job offers in Northern Ontario.

Stream	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	53	94
Employer Job Offer: International Student	66	236

REDI Pilot: 138 Invitations Issued

As part of the REDI pilot program, Ontario issued 138 invitations through the EOI system:

Stream	Minimum Score	Invitations Issued
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	45	94
Employer Job Offer: International Student	68	56
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	34	25

Targeted regions under REDI:

• Lambton
• Lanark
• Leeds and Grenville

NOC Codes Targeted Under REDI

• In-Demand Skills Stream: Home support workers, farm machinery operators, machine operators, construction laborers, and food processing workers.
• Foreign Worker & International Student Streams: Accountants, HR professionals, software engineers, web developers, nurses, social workers, educators, machinists, carpenters, auto technicians, and agricultural supervisors.

The REDI pilot runs until December 31, 2025, offering a pathway to permanent residence for candidates with job offers in smaller Ontario communities.

Ontario’s New Employer-Led EOI System

Since July 2, 2025, Ontario has transitioned to a new employer-led Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

• Employers must now submit job offers through the OINP Employer Portal.
• Only candidates with an employer-submitted and approved EOI are eligible for draws.
• Candidates who submitted EOIs before July 2 must re-submit with their employer’s support.

This change shifts the OINP Employer Job Offer streams to an employer-driven process, ensuring that Ontario selects candidates aligned with real labor market needs.

The August 28, 2025 OINP draws highlight Ontario’s strategy of targeting skilled workers, international graduates, and in-demand occupations to support economic development in both Northern Ontario and smaller REDI communities.

With 468 invitations issued, the draws reinforce Ontario’s commitment to attracting talent in healthcare, skilled trades, IT, finance, and social services to address ongoing labor shortages.