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Ontario Conducts 6 New OINP Draws — 1,680 Invitations Issued for PR Under Key Job Offer Streams

Yogesh shukla

Conducted on October 9, 2025, these invites targeted healthcare, education, and regional economic development (REDI), important sectors noted as being crucial to Ontario’s long-term labour and immigration growth strategy. It's a huge and new opportunity for the Indians looking for Permanent residency, as the portfolios are wide. The invites focus on various Job types, whether high talent or labour-intensive skills.

This multi-stream draw shows Ontario’s continued intention to address skill shortages and build stronger communities while fulfilling Canada’s larger objectives for immigration and regional development. Ontario has become one of the best places to get a PR in Canada.

Breaking Down the October 9, 2025, OINP Draws

The draws covered all three major Employer Job Offer streams, with specific focus areas and EOI score ranges as detailed below:

Stream	Invitations Issued	EOI Score Range	Focus Area
Foreign Worker Stream	24	51+	Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) – 23 occupations
	671	38+	Healthcare & Early Childhood Education (ECE) occupations
International Student Stream	53	75+	REDI – 43 occupations
	757	56+	Healthcare & ECE
In-Demand Skills Stream	13	33+	REDI – 9 occupations
	162	31+	Healthcare & allied support occupations

Total Invitations: 1,680
Profiles Considered: July 2 – October 9, 2025

Top Occupations Targeted

Healthcare & Early Childhood Education:

NOC Code	Occupation
31301	Registered nurses & psychiatric nurses
31302	Nurse practitioners
31303	Physician assistants & midwives
33102	Nurse aides & patient service associates
42202	Early childhood educators & assistants

REDI (Regional Economic Development) Occupations:

NOC Code	Occupation
11102	Financial advisors
12200	Accounting technicians & bookkeepers
21300	Civil engineers
22310	Electrical & electronics technologists
32101	Licensed practical nurses
72410	Automotive service technicians
82030	Agricultural service contractors

Ontario’s Support for International Graduates

The International Student Stream remains a powerful bridge for global graduates, particularly those from India.

Ontario’s focus on job offers in healthcare, education, engineering, and technology allows thousands of international students to secure permanent residency after graduation.

With over 810 invitations in this round alone, the province reaffirmed its role as the top destination for Indian graduates in Canada seeking stable career growth and PR opportunities.

Application Timeline & Employer Portal Update

Candidates invited in the October 9 draw must complete the following within strict deadlines:

Employers: Submit job position approvals in the OINP Employer Portal within 14 days.
Applicants: Submit PR applications through the OINP e-Filing Portal within 17 days of receiving their invitation.

This Employer Portal system, introduced in July 2025, ensures transparency and prevents fraudulent job offers by requiring employers to register positions before nomination applications can proceed.

Ontario’s 2025 Invitation Summary (as of October 2025)

Stream	Total Invitations in 2025
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker	4,128
Employer Job Offer: International Student	5,540
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills	811
Total (2025)	10,479 Invitations

These figures show Ontario’s continued expansion under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), ensuring more opportunities for skilled workers, graduates, and tradespeople to transition to PR.

Why This Update Matters for Indian Applicants

For Indian professionals and graduates, the latest Ontario draws offer several advantages:

Lower EOI score thresholds – as low as 31 for In-Demand Skills, allowing wider access to PR opportunities.
Healthcare & education demand – matching the profiles of many Indian nurses, teachers, and health professionals already working or studying in Ontario.
REDI pilot expansion – providing new chances for Indian skilled workers to settle in smaller communities with strong job markets.
Employer-driven model – offering direct PR pathways for those with valid Ontario job offers.

With more targeted draws expected through the final quarter of 2025, Ontario remains a highly promising province for Indians seeking to build long-term careers and families in Canada.

Aptech Visa Insight: Your Partner in the Canada PR Journey

At Aptech Visa, we understand how competitive Canada’s immigration process has become — and we specialise in helping Indian workers and graduates navigate every stage of it.

Here’s how we can help you succeed with Ontario OINP and Express Entry applications:

Identify your best-fit OINP stream and estimate your CRS/EOI score.
Get assistance with credential assessment, employer documentation, and reference letters.
Learn how to secure valid job offers recognised by the OINP Employer Portal.
Improve your language proficiency to boost your CRS ranking.
Let our experts handle your submission within deadlines, ensuring compliance with IRCC and OINP policies.

Aptech Visa has successfully guided thousands of Indian candidates to achieve Canadian permanent residency through OINP, Express Entry, and PNP Visa options.

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