Ontario Holds New OINP Draws: 190 Invitations Issued on June 17, 2024
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Ontario's latest OINP draws on June 17, 2024, issued 190 PR invitations under the Foreign Worker and International Student streams, focusing on early childhood educators and assistants. The annual nomination cap has increased to 21,500, reflecting Ontario's commitment to addressing labor market needs.
Ontario conducted two new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draws on June 17, 2024, issuing a total of 190 invitations for permanent residency. These draws targeted candidates under the Foreign Worker stream and the International Student stream.
Details of the June 17 Draws
In these latest draws, 106 invitations were issued under the Foreign Worker stream, and 84 invitations were issued under the International Student stream.
Both streams focused on early childhood educators and assistants, classified under National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 42202.
The cutoff scores for these draws were lower than those in the previous week, with the Foreign Worker stream requiring a minimum score of 39 and the International Student stream requiring a minimum score of 60.
Summary of Recent OINP Draws
| Date | Stream | Number of Invitations | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | Foreign Worker stream | 106 | 39 and above |
| June 17, 2024 | International Student stream | 84 | 60 and above |
| June 11, 2024 | Foreign Worker stream | 124 | 43 and above |
| June 11, 2024 | International Student stream | 120 | 65 and above |
These draws are considered Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles submitted between June 17, 2023, and June 17, 2024.
Increased Nomination Cap for 2024
The annual nomination cap for the OINP has been increased by 5,000, bringing the total to 21,500 for 2024. This increase represents approximately 20% of Canada’s annual provincial nominee plan.
New OINP Employer Guidance
The OINP has updated its Employer Guide and related Employer Job Offer stream pages to clarify the minimum number of employees required when hiring mobile workers. The updated guidance specifies that the minimum number of workers includes those working at or reporting to the location where the applicant will work. This number is set at 5 for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and 3 for locations outside the GTA.
Overview of 2024 OINP Draws
The tables below provide a detailed summary of all Foreign Worker and International Student stream draws held in 2024, including the number of invitations, cutoff scores, and targeted occupations.
1. Foreign Worker Stream
| Date | Invitations | Cut-off Score | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 106 | 39 and above | Targeted draw for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
| June 11, 2024 | 124 | 43 and above | Targeted draw for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
| April 23, 2024 | 209 | 53 and above | Targeted draw for 61 skilled trades occupations |
| January 19, 2024 | 1,654 | 50 and above | General Draw |
| January 9, 2024 | 630 | 33 and above | Targeted draw for 63 skilled trades occupations |
| January 9, 2024 | 821 | 40 and above | Targeted draw for 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations |
2. International Student Stream
| Date | Invitations | Score Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 84 | 60 and above | Targeted draw for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
| June 11, 2024 | 120 | 65 and above | Targeted draw for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) |
| March 12, 2024 | 1,306 | 72 and above | General Draw |
| March 12, 2024 | 649 | 66 and above | Targeted draw for 63 skilled trades occupations |
| March 12, 2024 | 684 | 72 and above | Targeted draw for 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,182 | 78 and above | General Draw |
| February 8, 2024 | 1,252 | 73 and above | Targeted draw for health and tech occupations |
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GetGIS offers a streamlined pathway to obtain your Canada Permanent Residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Recent draws on June 17, 2024, saw 190 invitations issued to candidates under the Foreign Worker and International Student streams, targeting early childhood educators and assistants. With the annual nomination cap increased to 21,500, GetGIS provides comprehensive guidance to navigate the application process successfully.
