The Immigrant Nominee Program in Ontario started in 2007. It is also known as the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. It was a response to severe labour shortages in every industry in the province. Ontario has created many high-demand jobs to support its economy. It needs qualified workers.
Immigrants seeking permanent status in Canada are most often drawn to Ontario. In 2021, almost half of all new Canada Permanent Residents arrived in Toronto and Ottawa. These cities are two of the most populous in Ontario. Currently, there are three ways to immigrate to Ontario.
Human Capital Program Ontario
Employer Job Offer Program Ontario
Business Immigration Program Ontario
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The Insider’s Guide to Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
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Ontario’s Latest PNP Draw 2024
On January 24, 2024, the most recent Ontario PNP draw took place. They gave a total of 1,481 ITAs, with a focus on Masters and PhD Graduate streams. This draw’s CRS score range was 45 and above. OINP highlights the province’s dedication to attracting qualified workers.
Masters Graduate Stream Draws 2024
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | Score Range | Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 1,344 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 50 and above | General Draw |
PHD Graduate Stream Draws 2024
| Date | ITAs Issued | Date Profiles Created | Score Range | Draw |
| January 24, 2024 | 125 | January 24, 2023 – January 24, 2024 | 45 and above | General Draw |
Notifications of interest issued in 2024
- Human Capital Priorities stream – 0
- French-speaking Skilled Worker stream – 984
- Skilled Trades stream – 2,552
Human Capital Priorities stream
| Date NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | CRS score range | Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system | Notes |
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French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | CRS score range | Profiles created in IRCCs Express Entry system | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2024 | 984 | 317-469 | January 18, 2023 – January 18, 2024 | General Draw |
Skilled Trades stream
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | CRS score range | Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | 350-424 | January 11, 2023 – January 11, 2024 | Targeted draw Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations |
When Will The Next Draw Take Place?
The Ontario PNP draws on a bi-monthly basis, with rare exceptions. This information is not released in advance by the Ontario government. These are the specifics of the most recent Ontario PNP draw.
