Ontario Issues 2,487 ITAs in Second PNP Draw of September 2024

On September 10, 2024, Ontario held its second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing 2,487 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in three streams under the Employer Job Offer category.

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Foreign Worker stream: 10 ITAs were issued, targeting candidates under the Economic Mobility Pathways Project.

International Student stream: 1,823 ITAs were divided between health professions (806 ITAs) and skilled trades (1,017 ITAs), with a minimum score of 67

In-Demand Skills stream: 649 ITAs were issued in a general draw, with a minimum score of 34.

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