Ontario Issues 468 Provincial Nominee Invitations in August 28 Draws
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Ontario recently conducted five separate draws under its Provincial Nominee Program, issuing a total of 468 invitations to candidates with job offers in certain specific regions, focusing on Northern Ontario and select communities as part of the REDI pilot initiative.
Northern Ontario August 28 Draws
|
Stream |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
Key Eligible Occupations (NOC Codes) |
|
Foreign Worker |
53 |
94 |
Managerial, technical, healthcare, education, and various trade roles |
|
International Student |
66 |
236 |
Managerial, technical, healthcare, education, and various trade roles |
Eligibility: Candidates must have a job offer in Northern Ontario and be residing in Canada.
Also Read: IRCC Revises Processing Times for the Third Time in August 2025
REDI Pilot Draws Summary
|
Stream |
Minimum Score |
Invitations Issued |
Target Communities |
Key Occupation Criteria |
|
Foreign Worker |
45 |
94 |
Lambton, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville |
Administrative, technical, healthcare, trades |
|
International Student |
68 |
56 |
Lambton, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville |
Administrative, technical, healthcare, trades |
|
In-Demand Skills |
34 |
25 |
Lambton, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville |
Support, trades, processing, farm work (specific NOCs) |
Also Read: Nova Scotia PNP Plans to Invite 1,312 More PR Candidates Amid High Demand
Ontario’s EOI System Update
Ontario has recently introduced a change to its Expression of Interest (EOI) system on July 2, 2025, shifting to an employer-led submission model. Employers must now file job offers directly and candidates are only considered if their employer has registered an EOI through the Employer Portal.
Any EOIs submitted before July 2 must be re-initiated through employer action.
The recent Ontario draws features a strong commitment to filling jobs in specific regions and targeted occupations, with a clear shift toward employer-driven application processes in 2025.
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Ontario’s PNP and REDI pilot programs continue to offer promising pathways to permanent residency, especially for foreign workers and international students with job offers in targeted regions. With IRCC processing times for August 2025 updated, timely and expert guidance is more important than ever.
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