Ontario issued 759 Invitations to Apply through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program on April 1, 2026, targeting candidates with job offers in construction and mining occupations.
The draw included three streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills. Candidates needed to already be in Canada with a valid work or study permit.
Key details
- Foreign Worker: 372 invitations (score 56)
- International Student: 355 invitations (score 85)
- In-Demand Skills: 32 invitations (score 34)
Jobs targeted included engineers, welders, mechanics, and equipment operators. This is the first OINP draw to include mining occupations.
What happens next
Employers have 14 days to submit job approval. Candidates then have 17 days to apply. Approved applicants can move forward with permanent residence.
Important
Ontario will replace its current immigration streams on May 30, 2026. New pathways have not yet been announced.
