On September 3, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 1,893 targeted Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates residing in Canada under the Employer Job Offer streams for the Foreign Worker and International Student categories. This round focuses on candidates employed in priority occupations essential to Ontario’s economy, providing a critical pathway to permanent residence.
Key Details of the September 3 Employer Job Offer Invitations
- Date of Invitations: September 3, 2025
- Number of Invitations Issued: 1,893
- Streams: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and Employer Job Offer: International Student
- Eligibility: Candidates must have a registered Expression of Interest (EOI) and a valid job offer approved through the OINP Employer Portal (mandatory since July 2, 2025)
Full List of Eligible National Occupational Classification (NOC) Codes
Candidates invited must have valid job offers in one of the following NOC codes to qualify. The list includes managerial, administrative, technical, healthcare, educational, trades, and artistic occupations:
- Management Occupations:
- 10011 — Human Resources Managers
- 10012 — Purchasing Managers
- 10019 — Other Administrative Services Managers
- 10020 — Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Brokerage Managers
- 10021 — Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers
- 20010 — Engineering Managers
- 20011 — Architecture and Science Managers
- 20012 — Computer and Information Systems Managers
- 30010 — Managers in Health Care
- 40020 — Administrators - Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training
- 40030 — Managers in Social, Community and Correctional Services
- 70010 — Construction Managers
- 70011 — Home Building and Renovation Managers
- 70012 — Facility Operation and Maintenance Managers
- 70021 — Postal and Courier Services Managers
- 80020 — Managers in Agriculture
- Supervisory Occupations:
- 12010 — Supervisors, General Office and Administrative Support Workers
- 12011 — Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office Workers
- 12013 — Supervisors, Supply Chain, Tracking and Scheduling Coordination Occupations
- 72010 — Contractors and Supervisors, Machining, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
- 72011 — Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations
- 72013 — Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
- 72014 — Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers and Servicers
- 72020 — Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
- 72021 — Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Equipment Operator Crews
- 92010 — Supervisors, Mineral and Metal Processing
- 92011 — Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
- 92013 — Supervisors, Plastic and Rubber Products Manufacturing
- 92014 — Supervisors, Forest Products Processing
- 92021 — Supervisors, Electronics and Electrical Products Manufacturing
- Health and Allied Occupations:
- 31120 — Pharmacists
- 31200 — Psychologists
- 31202 — Physiotherapists
- 31203 — Occupational Therapists
- 32100 — Opticians
- 32103 — Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
- 32109 — Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
- 32110 — Denturists
- 32111 — Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
- 32112 — Dental Technologists and Technicians
- 32121 — Medical Radiation Technologists
- 32122 — Medical Sonographers
- 32123 — Cardiology Technologists and Electrophysiological Diagnostic Technologists
- 32129 — Other Medical Technologists and Technicians
- 32201 — Massage Therapists
- 33100 — Dental Assistants and Dental Laboratory Assistants
- 33101 — Medical Laboratory Assistants
- 33109 — Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
- Administrative and Support Occupations:
- 11200 — Human Resources Professionals
- 12100 — Executive Assistants
- 12101 — Human Resources and Recruitment Officers
- 12102 — Procurement and Purchasing Agents and Officers
- 12103 — Conference and Event Planners
- 12110 — Court Reporters, Medical Transcriptionists and Related Occupations
- 12111 — Health Information Management Occupations
- 12112 — Records Management Technicians
- 13100 — Administrative Officers
- 13112 — Medical Administrative Assistants
- Artistic and Technical Occupations:
- 51110 — Editors
- 51113 — Journalists
- 51120 — Producers, Directors, Choreographers and Related Occupations
- 52110 — Film and Video Camera Operators
- 52111 — Graphic Arts Technicians
- 52113 — Audio and Video Recording Technicians
- 52119 — Other Technical and Coordinating Occupations in Motion Pictures, Broadcasting and the Performing Arts
- Other Occupations:
- 20022 — Information Systems Specialists
- 21311 — Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
- 21100 — Physicists and Astronomers
- 21200 — Architects
- 21222 — Other Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- 41301 — Therapists in Counseling and Related Specialized Therapies
- 41302 — Ecclesiastical Occupations
- 50012 — Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors
- 70021 — Postal and Courier Services Managers
- 73101 — Tilesetters
- 73112 — Painters and Decorators (Except Interior Decorators)
- 73201 — General Maintenance Workers and Building Superintendents
- 82031 — Contractors and Supervisors, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture Services
Application Process Updates
Since July 2, 2025, all applications for employment position approval under the Employer Job Offer streams must be submitted via the OINP Employer Portal. Only candidates whose employers have submitted job offers through the portal and have successfully registered an Expression of Interest (EOI) will be considered.
Upon selection, both the candidate and employer receive email notifications. Employers then submit employment position approval applications, and candidates must file their applications and fees through the OINP e-Filing Portal within specified deadlines.
What Candidates Need to Know
- Candidates under the Foreign Worker stream required a minimum score of 42 or above.
- Candidates under the International Student stream needed a minimum score of 63 or above.
- Employers must submit employment position approval applications within 14 days of invitation.
- Candidates have 17 days from the invitation date to submit their applications and payment.
- Candidates should carefully review the eligibility requirements and document checklist before applying.