On September 3, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a targeted invitation round under its Employer Job Offer category. Invitations were issued to candidates who are living in Canada and working in priority occupations.
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Streams included: Foreign Workers and International Student
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Total invitations issued: 1,893
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Selection system: Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) scoring framework
This draw highlights Ontario’s continued focus on attracting skilled talent already contributing to the province’s labour market. It came just one day after another large-scale draw on September 2, where over 2,600 invitations were sent across Employer Job Offer sub-streams, particularly for healthcare and in-demand occupations.
The September 3 draw reflects Ontario’s strategy of running back-to-back targeted rounds, ensuring that both international graduates and experienced foreign workers have opportunities to secure a provincial nomination and, ultimately, permanent residency in Canada.
Ontario Draw Details : Invitations , CRS Scores
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Stream (full form) |
Invitations |
Minimum OINP EOI score |
Notes |
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Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker |
1,134 |
42+ |
Targeted draw for other priority occupations |
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Employer Job Offer: International Student |
759 |
63+ |
Targeted draw for other priority occupations |
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Total |
1,893 |
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Candidates had to be currently in Canada |
Target Occupations For This OINP Draw
Ontario’s update calls this group “other priority occupations.” It is a targeted selection within Employer Job Offer streams and distinct from the Sept 2 health-focused round. Always cross-check the OINP updates page for the exact wording of the targeting criteria used on the day.
Deadlines & What To Do Next
If you received an OINP invitation on September 3:
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Submit your OINP application within 17 calendar days of the invitation.
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Employer actions must be completed as directed by OINP.
Prepare Canadian Residence Documents
For this round, Ontario explicitly considered only applicants already in Canada. Practically, that means you should be able to evidence your current Canadian residence/status (e.g., work permit, study permit, maintained status) when you apply. Always rely on the OINP instructions in your e-Filing Portal for exactly what to upload.
Employer Job Offer Application Checklist
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What you do |
Why it matters |
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Align with Employer Portal requirements (HR + position approval if applicable) |
OINP requires employer submissions through the New Employer Portal (since July 2, 2025). |
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Prepare your e-Filing application within 17 days |
Missing the deadline can void your invitation. |
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Evidence residence in Canada + valid status |
This round was limited to candidates residing in Canada. |
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Verify job offer compliance (full-time, permanent, wage requirements) |
Core Employer Job Offer eligibility foundation. |
Guidance For Applying OINP For Next Draw
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Stabilize your status and residence proof: Keep your Canadian work/study authorization current; upload clean evidence. This round was Canada-residents only.
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Tight filecraft: OINP checks that your job offer meets stream rules (full-time, eligible occupation, wage). Confirm letters match the portal fields.
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Employer alignment: Share Ontario’s Employer Portal guide with HR so they complete their part promptly.
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EOI levers you control: Wage updates in a new contract, region of employment, and accurately declared Ontario credentials/work can affect EOI points—keep data precise in the portal.
Summary
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1,893 invitations issued on September 3, 2025 under Employer Job Offer streams, targeting other priority occupations for candidates residing in Canada.
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Foreign Worker stream: 1,134 invitations, EOI 42+. International Student stream: 759 invitations, EOI 63+.
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Application deadline: 17 calendar days from your invitation; employer actions run through Ontario’s Employer Portal (in effect since July 2, 2025).
References:
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New Employer Portal (effective July 2, 2025)