When was the last OINP draw in 2026?

The latest Express Ontario PNP (OINP) Draw: April 23, 2026, issued 2102 ITAs to candidates under the Foreign Worker, International Student or In-Demand Skills.

In Ontario, “draws” (selection rounds) happen in two different intake systems: The Expression of Interest (EOI) system, where Ontario sends invitations to apply The Express Entry system, where Ontario sends Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to eligible profiles in the federal pool. Regardless of the intake system, you can only apply to the OINP after Ontario invites you—either via an EOI invitation or an Express Entry NOI.

which are the Types of OINP Draws?

Ontario runs selection rounds in two ways: EOI invitations: sent through Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These apply only to the following streams: Employer Job Offer Streams: For targeted occupations Foreign Worker stream International Student stream In-Demand Skills stream Masters Graduate PhD Graduate We publish monthly updates covering the latest rounds, so you can follow along in our Ontario PNP Tracker. Express Entry–linked rounds (NOIs) — for streams tied to Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities French-Speaking Skilled Worker Skilled Trades In these rounds, Ontario issues Notifications of Interest (NOIs) (not EOI invitations). NOIs can be general or targeted (for example, the well-known tech draws under Human Capital Priorities).

OINP Draw: The Latest Invitations to Apply to Ontario PNP

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The latest OINP draw was held on April 23, 2026. Find here all the details!

Latest OINP Draw 2026: April 23, 2026

The Latest Ontario PNP Draw Updates

By type

Draws Policy Updates

Draw

Date

April 23, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

34

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

Ontario issued 719 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 34 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).
Draw

Date

April 23, 2026

Stream

International Student

Cut Off

84

Stream

International Student

Additional information

Ontario issued 686 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 84 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).
Draw

Date

April 23, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

60

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

Ontario issued 697 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 60 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw with Specific NOC codes, for Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario and Central Ontario (excluding GTA).
Draw

Date

April 22, 2026

Stream

PhD Graduates

Cut Off

56

Stream

PhD Graduates

Additional information

Ontario issued 244 invitations to apply to candidates under the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit. Candidates with a score of 56 and above received an invitation under the PhD Graduate stream.
Draw

Date

April 22, 2026

Stream

Masters Graduates

Cut Off

61

Stream

Masters Graduates

Additional information

Ontario issued 674 invitations to apply to candidates under the Masters Graduate. Candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit. Candidates with a score of 61 and above received an invitation under the Masters Graduate stream.
Draw

Date

April 15, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

35

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

Ontario issued 1334 invitations for the In-Demand Skills stream. Candidates with a score of 35 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for candidates in agriculture-related and other priority occupations.
Draw

Date

April 8, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

20

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

Ontario issued 617 invitations for the Foreign Worker stream. Candidates with a score of 20 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for Physicians, Francophones candidates, Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) and healthcare and early childhood education occupations.
Draw

Date

April 8, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

25

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

Ontario issued 31 invitations for the In-Demand Skills stream. Candidates with a score of 25 and above received an invitation. This was a targeted draw for Physicians, Francophones candidates and Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) program.
Draw

Date

April 8, 2026

Stream

International Student

Cut Off

46

Stream

International Student

Additional information

Ontario issued 1180 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 46 and above received an invitation. Invitations were targeted to healthcare and early childhood education occupations, Francophones candidates and Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI).
Draw

Date

April 1, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

34

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

32 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. Invitations were targeted to Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 34.
Draw

Date

April 1, 2026

Stream

International Student

Cut Off

85

Stream

International Student

Additional information

355 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. Invitations were targeted for Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 85.
Draw

Date

April 1, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

56

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

372 invitations issued under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Invitations were targeted to Priority Occupations in the Mining Sector, with a minimum score of 56.
Draw

Date

March 25, 2026

Stream

International Student

Cut Off

80

Stream

International Student

Additional information

418 invitations were issued under the International Student Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA), as well as in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 80 points was required.
Draw

Date

March 25, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

32

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

97 invitations were issued under the In-Demand Skills Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 32 points was required.
Draw

Date

March 25, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

53

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

597 invitations were issued under the Foreign Worker Stream. Invitations were issued to candidates in Eastern, Northern, Southwestern, and Central Ontario (excluding the GTA), as well as in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). A minimum score cut-off of 53 points was required.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

International Student

Cut Off

61

Stream

International Student

Additional information

Ontario issued 17 invitations for the International Student stream. Candidates with a score of 61 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

36

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

Ontario issued 97 invitations for the Employer Job Offer -Foreign Worker stream in a Targeted draw for Physicians. Candidates with a score of 36 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

47

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

Ontario issued 11 invitations for the Employer Job Offer - Foreign Worker stream in a Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). Candidates with a score of 47 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

30

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

Ontario issued 11 invitations for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream in a Targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI). Candidates with a score of 30 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

Masters Graduates

Cut Off

30

Stream

Masters Graduates

Additional information

Ontario issued 582 invitations for the Masters Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 30 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

March 18, 2026

Stream

PhD Graduates

Cut Off

49

Stream

PhD Graduates

Additional information

Ontario issued 525 invitations for the PhD Graduate stream. Candidates with a score of 49 and above received an invitation.
Draw

Date

February 2, 2026

Stream

Foreign Worker

Cut Off

33

Stream

Foreign Worker

Additional information

Ontario held 3 targeted OINP Employer Job Offer draws on February 2, 2026, issuing 129 invitations for physicians, 14 for REDI candidates, and 634 for priority healthcare occupations and early childhood educators/assistants.
Draw

Date

February 2, 2026

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Cut Off

34

Stream

In-Demand Skills

Additional information

Ontario issued 7 invitations in a targeted draw for Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) candidates.
Draw

Date

February 2, 2026

Stream

International Student Stream

Cut Off

56

Stream

International Student Stream

Additional information

Ontario held two targeted OINP Employer Job Offer draws, issuing 26 invitations for REDI candidates, and 1,015 for priority healthcare occupations and early childhood educators/assistants.

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What are Ontario PNP (OINP) Draws?

A commonly called “OINP draw” is an official selection round conducted by the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), where the province invites qualified candidates from its Expression of Interest (EOI) pool or the Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nomination.

These draws are similar in concept to federal Express Entry draws, but they operate independently under Ontario’s own priorities and labour market needs.

How OINP Draw Works

In Ontario, “draws” (selection rounds) happen in two different intake systems:

The Expression of Interest (EOI) system, where Ontario sends invitations to apply
The Express Entry system, where Ontario sends Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to eligible profiles in the federal pool.

Regardless of the intake system, you can only apply to the OINP after Ontario invites you—either via an EOI invitation or an Express Entry NOI.

Types of Ontario PNP Draws

Ontario runs selection rounds in two ways:

EOI invitations: sent through Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system. These apply only to the following streams:
- Employer Job Offer Streams: For targeted occupations
  - Foreign Worker stream
  - International Student stream
  - In-Demand Skills stream
- Masters Graduate
- PhD Graduate
We publish monthly updates covering the latest rounds, so you can follow along in our Ontario PNP Tracker.
Express Entry–linked rounds (NOIs) — for streams tied to Express Entry:
- Human Capital Priorities
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker
- Skilled Trades
In these rounds, Ontario issues Notifications of Interest (NOIs) (not EOI invitations). NOIs can be general or targeted (for example, the well-known tech draws under Human Capital Priorities).

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Your FAQs about OINPs Answered

How often does an OINP draw occur?

OINP does not follow a fixed schedule for its draws. Historically, the province conducts draws every few weeks, but the frequency depends on nomination quotas and labour market demand. For example, during high-demand months, there might be multiple draws in a single week, while other periods may see pauses as the province processes existing applications.

Why the OINP Draws Are Important

Understanding how and why these draws take place helps temporary residents in Ontario strategically time their Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions, choose the right stream, and align their profiles with the province’s current labour market priorities.

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When is the next OINP draw?

Short answer: Ontario does not publish a calendar or pre-announce dates. Selection rounds happen as needed and are posted after the fact on the province’s official Program Updates page.

Recent cadence (for context, not a schedule): In 2025, OINP rounds were concentrated in January, June, August, and September—a clear shift from 2024 OINP Draws, when draws occurred in almost every month except May, November, and December. This shows that Ontario may cluster activity and operate without a fixed timetable or advance notice.

Where to track the latest OINP draws:

Receive our daily Newsletter: Receive the latest updates in provincial draws directly in your email. Register here for the newsletter.
Check our official PNP tracker for the latest updates: Access the full list of Ontario PNP Draws by selecting the Ontario province in the filter.
Check our Latest OINP Draw page regularly: Bookmark this page in your browser to check the latest OINP Draw details
Check Provincial official sources: The Ontario EOI invitations Page and the Express Entry–linked rounds (NOIs) Page.

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About the author

Indira Duarte

Indira specializes in creating clear, accessible, and culturally sensitive content for immigrant audiences. As an immigrant herself, she brings a personal understanding of the challenges newcomers face, crafting practical guides, informative articles, and inclusive resources that empower individuals at every stage of their immigration journey.