2026 PNP

OINP Draws 2026 — Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) is the largest PNP in Canada by nomination volume. Multiple streams target different applicant profiles. This page covers 2026 streams, recent draw patterns, and strategy.

OINP 2026 streams

Human Capital Priorities (HCP)

Express Entry-aligned. OINP reviews Express Entry profiles and issues Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with target NOCs + CRS + language profiles. 45-day window to submit OINP application after NOI.

Masters Graduate Stream

For graduates of an Ontario master's program (1+ year). No employer offer required. Strong path for U of T, York, TMU, McMaster, Western, Queen's, Ottawa master's grads.

PhD Graduate Stream

For Ontario PhD graduates (completion of 2+ years). No employer offer required.

OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker

Express Entry-aligned. For francophone Express Entry candidates. Lower CRS cutoffs than English-only HCP.

Employer Job Offer streams

Three sub-streams: In-Demand Skills (TEER 2/3 occupations with employer offer), Foreign Worker (TEER 0/1 with employer offer), International Student (Ontario graduates with employer offer).

Entrepreneur stream

For business-class applicants investing in an Ontario business + creating Ontario jobs.

OINP target NOCs (2025-2026)

HCP draws have targeted:

Tech: NOC 21231 software engineers, 21232 software developers, 21223 database analysts, 21222 cybersecurity, 21311 computer engineers
Healthcare: NOC 31301 registered nurses, 31102 family physicians, allied health
Finance / business: NOC 11100 accountants, 11101 financial analysts, 11200 HR professionals
Education: NOC 41220 secondary teachers, 41210 elementary teachers
Skilled trades: NOC 73300 truck drivers (In-Demand Skills), various TEER 2/3 trades

OINP fees in 2026

OINP HCP: CAD 1,500 per application
OINP Masters / PhD Graduate: CAD 1,500
OINP Employer Job Offer: CAD 1,500-2,000 per application
OINP Entrepreneur: CAD 3,500+

How to maximize OINP nomination chances

Be in the federal Express Entry pool — OINP HCP draws from the pool
Strong NOC alignment with current OINP target categories
CLB 7+ language across all four abilities
Recent Ontario work or study — adds adaptability factors
Plan stream backups — Masters Graduate + HCP + Employer Job Offer in parallel where eligible

Application timing

Federal Express Entry profile creation: ongoing
OINP HCP NOI receipt: depends on Ontario draws
OINP HCP application: 45 days from NOI
OINP nomination decision: typically 30-90 days after application
+600 CRS added: at nomination
Federal ITA: next federal draw after +600 CRS
Federal eAPR: 60 days post-ITA
COPR: 5-7 months post-AOR

FAQ

When does OINP draw?

OINP runs multiple stream-specific draws throughout the year. Human Capital Priorities (HCP) draws target Express Entry candidates with specific NOCs / CRS ranges. Employer Job Offer streams accept applications continuously. Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate streams accept applications during defined intake windows.

What CRS do I need for OINP HCP?

Variable per draw. Recent draws have invited candidates with CRS from 350-500+ depending on target NOC category. Tech-targeted draws have run as low as 350; general draws have been 470-500. Always check the most recent OINP HCP draw history.

Do I need to be in Ontario to apply for OINP?

Not for HCP (you can be anywhere — federal Express Entry pool is the qualifying status). For Masters / PhD Graduate streams, your graduation must be from an Ontario institution. For Employer Job Offer streams, you need an Ontario employer offer.

What's the OINP application fee in 2026?

Varies by stream — typically CAD 1,500-2,000. OINP HCP: CAD 1,500. OINP Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills: CAD 1,500. OINP Masters Graduate: CAD 1,500.

Can I track current OINP draws?

Yes — the OINP website publishes a draw history with date, stream, target NOCs, CRS ranges, and invitations issued. Check it regularly if you're in the Express Entry pool with an Ontario target.

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OINP draws 2026