The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 2,972 targeted invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams between June 3 and June 6, 2025. These draws targeted candidates living in Canada with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, holding a valid job offer in specific Ontario census divisions or working in priority occupations, including healthcare and regional economic development.
This blog outlines who was invited, the regions and occupations targeted, and what invited candidates must do next to secure their nomination.
Who Was Invited?
June 3, 2025 – Regional and Occupational Targeting
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Northern Ontario: 973 invitations
(Regions include: Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Kenora, Cochrane, Algoma, and others) -
Eastern Ontario: 334 invitations
(Regions include: Ottawa, Peterborough, Renfrew, Northumberland, etc.) -
REDI Pilot (Regional Economic Development through Immigration): 843 invitations
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Healthcare Occupations: Targeted NOC codes including:
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NOC 31301 – Registered nurses
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NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
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NOC 33102 – Nurse aides
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NOC 44101 – Home support workers
CRS-like Scores Required: -
68+ for Foreign Worker/International Student streams
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34+ for In-Demand Skills stream
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Targeted Occupation (NOC 41321): 1 occupation
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Career Development Practitioners and Counsellors
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Minimum score required: 45
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June 6, 2025 – System Correction in Greater Sudbury
An additional 72 invitations were issued to candidates in Greater Sudbury to address a system error in the June 3 draw. These candidates must also reside in Canada and hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Application Instructions and Deadlines
If you received an invitation to apply (ITA) under any of these draws:
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You must submit your application by June 20, 2025
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No extensions will be granted due to system upgrades
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Ensure you are using the updated Application for Approval of Employment Position form, introduced on April 10, 2024
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Submissions using outdated forms will be returned as incomplete, and your fee refunded
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To Apply:
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Review the specific Employer Job Offer stream page on the official OINP site
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Check that you meet all eligibility requirements and review the document checklist
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Log into the OINP e-Filing Portal
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Select the new file number with the prefix JOXX
(Note: The old EOI number will be greyed out—this is not an error)
Key Reminders
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These draws reflect Ontario’s continued strategy to align immigration with regional labour needs and address critical shortages, especially in healthcare and remote communities.
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The OINP continues to emphasize educational qualifications, job offer validity, and residency within Canada for its targeted draws.
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If you did not receive an invitation, there is no need to contact the program. Continue to monitor your profile and keep your EOI up to date.
Need Assistance?
If you have received an invitation and require support in filing your application correctly and on time, contact Visaserve Immigration Law P.C. Our legal team can assist with eligibility reviews, documentation, and form compliance to help you move forward with confidence.
