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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:

1. 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.

2. 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).

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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