UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES: OINP’S EMPLOYER JOB OFFER STREAM & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM DRAW
On February 8th, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations through the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream Draw. This stream allows employers to hire eligible international students in Ontario for permanent full-time positions.
Specific Thresholds Across Key Occupations
The latest draw set minimum scores of 78 for general occupations, 73 for health occupations, and 73 for tech occupations. By setting specific thresholds per category, the OINP aims to select qualified candidates across in-demand fields in Ontario.
Focused Invitations in Healthcare and Technology
Furthermore, 1,252 invitations to apply for PR were sent to profiles with a score of 73 and above in an OINP EOI draw under the International Student Stream focusing on healthcare and technology.
Facilitating Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers
This streamlined process allows International Student Stream Draw with job offers to access a direct pathway to permanent residence. It enables Ontario employers to securely hire needed foreign talent and facilitates the retention of highly skilled workers educated in the province. Offering permanent residence incentives ensures businesses can fill critical roles with qualified candidates who can fully integrate into the Ontario labor market.
The OINP International Student Stream draw is focused on 41 healthcare and 15 tech occupations, which are listed below:
Healthcare Occupations
- NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
- NOC 31110 – Dentists
- NOC 31111 – Optometrists
- NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
- NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
- NOC 21200 – Psychologists
- NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
- NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
- NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
- NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professionals working in assessment and therapy
- NOC 31209 – Other careers in the medical field that involve diagnosing and treating
- NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 – Both registered nurses and psychiatric nurses are registered.
- NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- NOC 32100 – Opticians
- NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
- NOC 32103 – Cardiopulmonary technicians, clinical perfusionists, and respiratory therapists
- NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 32110 – Denturists
- NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
- NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
- NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
- NOC 32123 – Technologists in cardiology and electrophysiological diagnostics
- NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
- NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
- NOC 32200 – Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncturists
- NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
- NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
- NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- NOC 33101 – Assistants in medical laboratories and associated technical fields
- NOC 33102 – Orderlies, patient care associates, and nurse aids
- NOC 33103 – Technical assistants in pharmacies and pharmacy assistants
- NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
Tech occupations
Only those candidates who scored 73 or above and obtained a job offer in one of the following national occupational codes (NOCs) were invited.
- NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
- NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity specialists
- NOC 21221 – Business system analysts
- NOC 21222 – Information systems specialists
- NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
- NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
- NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
- NOC 21233 – Web designers
- NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
- NOC 21311 – Computer engineers, with the exception of designers and software engineers
- NOC 22220 – Computer network technicians
- NOC 22221 – User support technicians
- NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
OINP’s Role in Ontario’s Immigration Landscape
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is a crucial route for International Student Stream Draw those who want to live and work in Ontario when it comes to immigration to Canada. Among its various streams, the Employer Job Offer Stream and the International Student Stream draw particular attention for their significance in attracting skilled workers and international students to the province.
Employer Job Offer Stream: Pathway to Permanent Residence
The OINP’s Employer Job Offer Stream is designed for International Student Stream Draw individuals who have a valid job offer from an Ontario employer. This stream allows employers in Ontario to nominate individuals with the required skills and experience to fill positions that cannot be easily filled by local candidates. Successful applicants under this stream receive a provincial nomination, which significantly enhances their prospects of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.
International Student Stream: Transition to Permanent Residence
Similarly, the OINP’s International Student Stream targets international students who have graduated from a Canadian institution and have received a job offer from an Ontario employer. This stream provides a pathway for international students to transition from temporary to permanent residence status, allowing them to contribute their skills and talents to Ontario’s workforce and economy.
The recent draw conducted by the OINP for the International Student Stream Draw Employer Job Offer Stream and International Student Stream attracted widespread attention from applicants worldwide. This draw presented an opportunity for eligible candidates to receive invitations to apply for a provincial nomination, bringing them one step closer to achieving their goal of permanent residence in Ontario.
Celebrating Success in the Immigration Journey
Applicants who received invitations in the OINP’s Employer Job Offer Stream & International Student Stream draw have reason to celebrate, as they have cleared a significant hurdle in their immigration journey. With a provincial nomination in hand, they can now proceed with their application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
For those who were not selected in the recent draw, there is no need for discouragement. The OINP conducts draws regularly, providing ample opportunities for eligible International Student Stream Draw candidates to receive invitations in future draws. Applicants can continue to enhance their profiles, gain relevant work experience, and explore alternative immigration pathways to Ontario
