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OINP Latest Draw 8 April 2026: 1,828 Invitations Issued | RCIC Guide

OINP Latest Draw 8 April 2026 1,828 Invitations Issued RCIC Guide

By Vineet Tiwari

OINP

Executive Summary: April 8, 2026 OINP Draw

Hello! I am RCIC Vineet. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has just executed its sixth major selection round of the year. If you are tracking the OINP latest draw, here are the critical facts you must know.

  • Total Invitations: 1,828 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued across four targeted draws.
  • Targeted Streams: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (FW), International Student (IS), and In-Demand Skills (IDS).
  • The Big Condition: To be selected in this draw, candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit.
  • Cut-Off Scores Dropping: We are seeing a significant drop in required scores. The Foreign Worker minimum score for Healthcare dropped to an astonishingly low 20 points.

OINP Latest Draw: Ontario Issues 1,828 Invitations on April 8, 2026

Ontario is moving aggressively to secure domestic talent before the massive May 30, 2026 program overhaul takes effect. On April 8, 2026, the province conducted a highly targeted OINP latest draw, issuing 1,828 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to foreign workers and international students already contributing to the local economy.

As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), I constantly monitor these shifts. What stands out in this specific selection round is the dramatic lowering of score thresholds in critical sectors like healthcare, proving that Ontario is desperate to fill structural labor gaps. Below is my complete breakdown of the draw, the exact NOC codes targeted, and the urgent next steps for invited candidates.

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1. OINP Latest Draw Breakdown: April 8 Results

The OINP executed four separate sub-draws simultaneously. To be eligible, candidates must have submitted their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile by April 6, 2026. Here are the exact numbers and cut-off scores:

Targeted SectorActive StreamsTotal ITAsForeign Worker Min. ScoreIntl. Student Min. ScoreIn-Demand Skills Min. Score
Healthcare & Early Childhood EducationFW, IS1,6352046N/A
Francophone CandidatesFW, IS, IDS146356325
REDI Pilot (Lanark, Leeds, Grenville)FW, IS, IDS32465733
PhysiciansFW1543N/AN/A
The Domestic Advantage:
A critical factor in this OINP latest draw is that Ontario only targeted candidates who declared they are currently residing inside Canada on a valid work or study permit. Offshore applicants were entirely excluded from this round.

2. Targeted NOC Codes: Were You Invited?

Ontario is not conducting general draws. They are using surgical precision to pick candidates based on their National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes. Here is the detailed breakdown of who was targeted.

Healthcare & Early Childhood Education (1,635 ITAs)

This was the largest segment of the draw. Notably, the score for Foreign Workers plummeted from 36 in February to just 20 in this round. The province removed physician assistants and midwives from this specific list, focusing strictly on:

  • NOC 31300: Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
  • NOC 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 31302: Nurse practitioners (FW stream only)
  • NOC 32101: Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 33102: Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
  • NOC 42202: Early childhood educators and assistants

Francophone Candidates (146 ITAs)

Ontario continues to promote French-language immigration outside of Quebec. This draw was incredibly broad, targeting 46 occupations under the Foreign Worker stream and 29 under the International Student stream. Examples of targeted roles include:

  • Business & Finance: Financial analysts (11101), Business system specialists (21221).
  • Technology: Software engineers (21231), Web designers (21233), Data scientists (21211).
  • Skilled Trades: Electrical mechanics (72422), Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (72401), Cabinetmakers (72311).

For the In-Demand Skills Francophone stream, 11 specific NOCs were targeted at a score of 25, including Home support workers (44101), Construction trades helpers (75110), and Industrial butchers (94141).

Physicians & REDI Pilot

The province issued 15 specific ITAs to Physicians (NOCs 31100, 31101, 31102) with a minimum score of 43 under the Foreign Worker stream. Furthermore, the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot issued 32 ITAs to candidates holding job offers in Lanark or Leeds and Grenville counties.

3. Urgent Next Steps for Invited Candidates

If you were selected in this OINP latest draw, the clock is ticking. You do not have months to prepare. The OINP enforces extremely strict, non-negotiable deadlines for Employer Job Offer streams.

  1. Employer Approval (14 Days): Your employer has exactly 14 calendar days from the date of the invitation to submit a complete application for the approval of the employment position.
  2. Candidate Application (17 Days): You, the candidate, must submit your complete OINP application within 17 calendar days of receiving the ITA.
Beware the May 30, 2026 Overhaul:
This rush of invitations comes right before Ontario enacts a complete legal overhaul of its immigration streams on May 30, 2026. All existing categories (including Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills) are set to be revoked and replaced. If you received an ITA today, your application must be flawless, as you may not get a second chance under the current rules.

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4. Top 15 FAQs: OINP Latest Draw and Ontario Immigration

To help clear up the confusion regarding this draw and the impending 2026 rule changes, I have answered the top 15 questions applicants are asking right now.

1. What was the OINP latest draw?

The OINP latest draw occurred on April 8, 2026. Ontario issued a total of 1,828 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across the Employer Job Offer streams, specifically targeting Healthcare workers, Francophones, Physicians, and REDI pilot candidates.

2. Who was invited in the April 8 OINP draw?

Invitations were strictly limited to candidates who currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit, and who possess a valid job offer from an eligible Ontario employer in the targeted NOC codes.

3. What is the minimum score for OINP Employer Job Offer?

The minimum score varies heavily by targeted sector. In the April 8 draw, the minimum score dropped to 20 for Foreign Worker Healthcare candidates, while Francophone International Students required a score of 63.

4. Do I need to be in Canada for this OINP draw?

Yes. The province explicitly stated that for the April 8, 2026 draw, candidates must have declared that they are currently residing inside Canada on a valid permit to be eligible for an ITA.

5. What is the OINP REDI pilot?

REDI stands for Regional Economic Development through Immigration. It is a pilot program targeting candidates with job offers in smaller, rural counties outside major urban centers, such as Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville.

6. Are OINP rules changing in 2026?

Yes, drastically. On May 30, 2026, Ontario will implement a massive legal overhaul, revoking the current Employer Job Offer streams and replacing them with a new, consolidated, demand-driven immigration framework.

7. How long do I have to apply after an OINP ITA?

You have exactly 17 calendar days from the date you receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA) to submit your complete OINP application through the provincial portal.

8. What happens after OINP employer approval?

Once the employer submits the employment position approval form (which must be done within 14 days of the ITA), the province assesses the business. If the business and the candidate are both approved, you receive a Provincial Nomination certificate to apply for federal PR.

9. Do I need a job offer for the OINP Foreign Worker stream?

Yes. The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream strictly requires a valid, full-time, permanent job offer from an eligible Ontario business that meets specific revenue and staffing requirements.

10. What NOC codes were targeted in the OINP healthcare draw?

The April 8 draw targeted NOCs 31300 (Nursing co-ordinators), 31301 (Registered nurses), 31302 (Nurse practitioners), 32101 (LPNs), 33102 (Nurse aides), and 42202 (Early childhood educators).

11. How much is the OINP application fee?

The application fee for Employer Job Offer streams is $1,500 CAD if the job is located outside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and $2,000 CAD if the job is located inside the GTA.

12. Can international students apply without a job offer?

Under the International Student stream targeted in this draw, a job offer is mandatory. However, Master's and PhD graduates have historically had access to streams that do not require a job offer, though those streams are part of the May 2026 restructure.

13. Is French required for OINP?

French is not mandatory for all streams, but having strong French skills allows you to qualify for the highly targeted Francophone draws, which often invite a broader range of NOC codes at lower score thresholds.

14. What is the processing time for OINP in 2026?

Provincial processing times typically take 60 to 120 days to issue the nomination certificate. After receiving the certificate, federal processing for PR by IRCC can take an additional 6 to 11 months.

15. Should I wait for the new OINP streams in May 2026?

If you qualify and receive an ITA under the current rules, you should apply immediately. The transition period in May 2026 will likely cause processing delays, and there is no guarantee your specific occupation will be favored under the new framework.

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Vineet Tiwari

Vineet is a caring and creative leader who has lived in India, Oman, UAE, and Canada, giving him a rich multicultural perspective. His commitment to physical fitness keeps him energetic and focused. Vineet's dedication to his clients is evident as he often takes calls on weekends, ensuring they always feel supported and valued. His diverse background and unwavering availability help build strong, trusting relationships with our clients.