The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a set of targeted draws under the category of Employer Job Offer on August 28, 2025, and extended an Invitation to a total of 468 candidates under Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams.
The province targeted Northern Ontario-related applicants and redi-eligible candidates with the capacity to support Regional Economic Development through Immigration (redi). These ITAs are a continuation of the attempt by Ontario to fill the workforce in less-settled areas and to stimulate the province’s balanced economic development.
Also Read Ontario Invites 468 Candidates in Employer Job Offer Draws Focused on Regional Growth
Draw Summary
- Total Invites Sent: 468
- Streams focused on: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills
- Sub-theme areas: Northern Ontario and REDI (Regional Economic Development through Immigration)
- Profile setup window: Jul 2, 2025 – Aug 28, 2025
- Score range: Minimum cut-offs varied between 34 and 68, depending upon the stream and the targeted group
The August 28 rounds accentuate Ontario’s twin emphases: responding to Northern Ontario’s labour gaps where the challenges of recruitment are more pronounced and boosting regional communities through the REDI initiative that urges the settlement of skilled newcomers and contributions to regional economies beyond the larger metropolitan centre.
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
Ontario released 151 nominations under this category in two different rounds of Invites:
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
| August 28, 2025 | 94 | July 2 – August 28, 2025 | 53 and above | Targeted draw for candidates in Northern Ontario |
| August 28, 2025 | 57 | July 2 – August 28, 2025 | 45 and above | Targeted draw for REDI candidates |
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
There were two draws conducted under this stream, and it attracted 292 invitations of recent graduates:
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
| August 28, 2025 | 236 | July 2 – August 28, 2025 | 66 and above | Targeted draw for candidates in Northern Ontario |
| August 28, 2025 | 56 | July 2 – August 28, 2025 | 68 and above | Targeted draw for REDI candidates |
Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
In this stream, Ontario chose 25 candidates in accordance with REDI priorities:
| Date | Invitations | Profile Creation Period | Score Range | Notes |
| August 28, 2025 | 25 | July 2 – August 28, 2025 | 34 and above | Targeted draw for REDI candidates |
What it Means for Applicants
The Aug 28, 2025, draws illustrate Ontario’s strategic immigration approach with a concentration on priority regions and fields of work in order to address pressing Labour Market needs. Job offer candidates from Northern Ontario or REDI-regional areas were highly favored, with in some instances, lower threshold scores compared to larger draws. The attraction for foreign students is the emphasis on the demand in the province of Ontario for new graduates prepared to establish careers in regional or Northern communities. Likewise, the In-Demand Skills stream is another opportunity for experienced individuals in fields with severe shortages.
