OINP Issues 1,825 Targeted Invitations in February 2, 2026 Draws: Physicians, Healthcare Workers, REDI Candidates Prioritized
Latest OINP Draws Overview
On February 2, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,825 targeted invitations to apply (ITAs) across three Employer Job Offer streams, focusing on critical healthcare needs, rural development, and physician shortages. This continues Ontario's strategy to attract skilled workers amid Canada's tightened federal immigration targets for 2026–2028.
Eligible Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles had to be created and attested by January 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants must submit via the OINP e-Filing Portal using the new JOXX file number (different from EOI-JOXX) within 17 calendar days, while employers submit position approvals within 14 days via the Employer Portal.
Physicians Under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
OINP targeted 129 invitations for physicians with EOI scores of 33+, holding job offers in:
- NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101: Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
This aligns with January 5 updates expanding self-employed physician eligibility for those with provisional CPSO registration and OHIP billing numbers. Applications require reviewing stream requirements and document checklists before portal submission. No program contact needed if invited.
REDI Pilot: Boosting Rural Ontario Economies
47 invitations went to Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) candidates residing in Canada, targeting Census Divisions Lanark and Leeds/Grenville. Streams and minimum scores:
| Stream | Min Score | Targeted NOC Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Worker | 44+ | 12200 (Bookkeepers), 21222 (IT Specialists), 21231 (Software Engineers), 31301 (RNs), 33102 (Nurse Aides), 42202 (ECEs) |
| International Student | 69+ | 12111 (Health Info Mgmt), 12200, 13111 (Legal Assistants), 22232 (OHS Specialists), 22310 (Electrical Techs), 32101 (LPNs), 33102/33103 (Assistants), 42201/42202 (Social/ECE Workers), 52120 (Graphic Designers) |
| In-Demand Skills | 34+ | 44101 (Home Support), 75101 (Material Handlers), 94100/94111/94140 (Machine Operators) |
Since July 2, 2025, employers must use the Employer Portal for job approvals.
Healthcare & Early Childhood Educators Focus
The largest draw: 1,649 ITAs for healthcare occupations and NOC 42202 (Early Childhood Educators/Assistants) to candidates in Canada. Minimum scores:
| Stream | Min Score | Targeted NOC Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Worker | 36+ | 31300 (Nursing Supervisors), 31301/31302 (RNs/NPs), 31303 (Physician Assistants), 32101 (LPNs), 33102 (Nurse Aides), 42202 (ECEs) |
| International Student | 56+ | Same as above |
This addresses Ontario's labor shortages in priority health roles post-2025 portal changes.
Next Steps for Invited Applicants
- Confirm eligibility on OINP Employer Job Offer pages.
- Gather documents per checklists.
- Employer: Submit position approval (14 days).
- Applicant: File application/payment (17 days) at OINP e-Filing Portal.
EOI profiles grey out post-invitation—normal process. These draws support Ontario's 2026 goals amid federal caps. Check ontario.ca/OINP for updates.
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