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Highlights of Recent Ontario Draw
Ontario's Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has been conducting consecutive invitation rounds, underscoring the province's continuous efforts to attract skilled foreign workers and international graduates to bolster its diverse and thriving labor market.
The latest draws held on August 01, 2023, witnessed a total of 840 Skilled Workers and International Graduates receiving invitations from the candidate pool. To qualify for these rounds, the invited candidates needed to attain a minimum score of 26 or higher.
Highlights of Current Ontario Draw:
Ontario regularly issues Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to eligible candidates on a weekly basis, aligning with its application inventory needs in terms of frequency, size, and date of the draws.
Draw 1: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- Date of NOIs issued: August 01, 2023
- Type of draw: Focused on Economic Mobility Pathways Project candidates.
- Number of NOIs issued: 1
- Profiles created between: November 22, 2022, and August 1, 2023
- Minimum score: 36 and above
Draw 2: Masters Graduate Stream
- Date of NOIs issued: August 01, 2023
- Type of draw: General draw
- Number of NOIs issued: 755
- Profiles created between: November 22, 2022, and August 1, 2023
- Minimum score: 48 and above
Draw 3: Ph.D. Graduate Stream
- Date of NOIs issued: August 01, 2023
- Type of draw: General draw
- Number of NOIs issued: 84
- Profiles created between: November 22, 2022, and August 1, 2023
- Minimum score: 39 and above
These recent draws demonstrate Ontario's commitment to selecting candidates with the necessary skills and potential to thrive in its dynamic economy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply for provincial nomination, thereby enhancing their chances to secure permanent residency in Canada.
In 2023, Ontario has issued a total of:
- 2,256 invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
- 3,374 invitations under the Masters Graduate Stream
- 349 invitations under the Ph.D. Graduate Stream
These record-breaking invitation rounds reiterate Ontario's dedication to attracting and retaining talented individuals worldwide, thereby fortifying its workforce and fostering robust economic growth. The OINP's consecutive invitation rounds in 2023 make this an opportune time to consider immigrating to Ontario.
