Ontario PNP Draw History

Recent Provincial Nominee Program invitation rounds for Ontario — minimum scores, invitations issued, and streams.

Last verified: May 14, 2026

Latest official draw

Mar 5, 2026 · Ontario · Stream: Human Capital Priorities

Minimum score: 444 OINP / CRS context

Invitations issued: 1,125

Draws tracked
7
Total invitations
7,215
Streams tracked
2
Most active stream
Human Capital Priorities

Draw history

Date Stream Min score Invitations
Mar 5, 2026 Human Capital Priorities 444 OINP / CRS context 1,125
Feb 12, 2026 Human Capital Priorities 440 OINP / CRS context 1,600
Jan 22, 2026 French-Speaking Skilled Worker 411 OINP / CRS context 320
Dec 11, 2025 Human Capital Priorities 452 OINP / CRS context 980
Nov 6, 2025 Human Capital Priorities 439 OINP / CRS context 1,510
Oct 17, 2025 French-Speaking Skilled Worker 408 OINP / CRS context 280
Sep 9, 2025 Human Capital Priorities 446 OINP / CRS context 1,400

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How PNP draws work

  1. What the OINP is

    The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is Ontario's provincial nominee program. It runs multiple streams — including Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, and Employer Job Offer — that let Ontario nominate candidates for Canadian permanent residence.

  2. How OINP invitation rounds work

    Ontario maintains an Expression of Interest (EOI) pool for each stream. Candidates complete a short online profile and receive a points-based EOI score. In each draw, Ontario sets a minimum score for the stream and invites candidates at or above that threshold.

  3. Enhanced streams and Express Entry

    Several OINP streams (Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking, Skilled Trades) are enhanced streams tied to Express Entry — a nomination adds 600 CRS points to a federal profile. Employer Job Offer streams operate as base streams with a direct-to-PR application path.

  4. After a notification of interest

    Receiving an invitation through the OINP does not by itself grant status or a nomination — it lets you apply for the nomination. Application windows are tight (typically 14 days from invitation) and require extensive documentation, so prepare supporting evidence before entering the EOI pool.

Key facts

  • Ontario runs the largest PNP in Canada by invitations issued, with regular draws across multiple streams throughout the year.
  • OINP EOI scores use a distinct points scheme that is not comparable to BC's SIRS, Saskatchewan's SINP, or the federal CRS.
  • Some OINP streams — notably Employer Job Offer streams — require a valid Ontario job offer; others rank candidates primarily on skills and language.
  • The French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream typically runs with lower cutoffs than the English Human Capital Priorities stream to support bilingual candidates.
  • OINP publishes each draw's stream, score range, and invitation count on its official Invitation Rounds page.

Frequently asked questions

What streams does Ontario draw from?

Ontario regularly runs draws under several streams, including Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, Employer Job Offer — International Student, Employer Job Offer — Foreign Worker, and Employer Job Offer — In-Demand Skills. The table above lists the stream for each recent draw.

What does an Ontario OINP score mean?

An OINP Expression of Interest score is points awarded for work experience, education, language ability, job offer, Ontario connection, and other factors specific to each stream. Because Ontario uses its own scoring model, these scores are not directly comparable to BC's SIRS (/200), Saskatchewan's SINP (/100), or the federal Express Entry CRS (/1200).

How do I get into the Ontario EOI pool?

Create an OINP online profile through the provincial portal, select a stream for which you meet the baseline eligibility, and submit an Expression of Interest. You will receive a score, and Ontario will invite candidates at or above the cutoff in each periodic draw. Check the official Ontario.ca page for current eligibility and the portal URL.

Is a nomination the same as permanent residence?

No. A nomination is an endorsement from Ontario that you can include in a separate application to IRCC for permanent residence. For enhanced streams, the nomination is submitted via Express Entry (adding 600 CRS points). For base streams, the nomination triggers a direct-to-IRCC PR application. IRCC still conducts final admissibility, medical, and security checks.

Where does this data come from?

Each row in the table is transcribed from Ontario's official OINP Invitation Rounds announcements at ontario.ca. The source links appear in the citation block below. We update whenever Ontario publishes a new draw; the "Last verified" badge shows the latest verification date.

Is this official OINP advice?

No. This page is a public reference that compiles OINP draw announcements. It is not legal or immigration advice, and past cutoffs are historical, not predictions. Always verify against ontario.ca before relying on any number for a real application decision.