Ontario PNP Draws – March 25, 2026: Full Breakdown by Region, Scores & NOCs

Ontario conducted a large round of targeted invitations on March 25, 2026 under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), specifically through the Employer Job Offer streams.

These draws were highly structured and region-specific, covering five major areas across Ontario. Selection was based on location, occupation (NOC), and EOI score.

Key Eligibility for All Draws

Across all regions, candidates were required to:

• Be currently residing in Canada
• Hold a valid work or study permit
• Have a job offer in the specific region
• Have an EOI profile created by March 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)

1. Eastern Ontario Draw

Invitations Issued: 174

Streams & Cut-Off Scores:

• Foreign Worker Stream: 57 and above
• International Student Stream: 83 and above
• In-Demand Skills Stream: 34 and above

Regions Covered:

Ottawa, Peterborough, Frontenac, Hastings, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell, and surrounding areas.

Key Occupations (NOCs):

Healthcare:

• NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses
• NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses
• NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides
• NOC 32122 – Medical Sonographers

Business & Administration:

• NOC 10010 – Financial Managers
• NOC 11200 – HR Professionals
• NOC 13100 – Administrative Officers

Technology:

• NOC 20012 – IT Managers
• NOC 21222 – Information Systems Specialists

Other:

• NOC 41200 – University Professors
• NOC 70012 – Facility Managers

In-Demand Skills:

• NOC 44101 – Home Support Workers

2. Northern Ontario Draw

Invitations Issued: 57

Streams & Cut-Off Scores:

• Foreign Worker Stream: 54 and above
• International Student Stream: 80 and above

Regions Covered:

Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Algoma, Nipissing, Timiskaming, and other northern divisions.

Key Occupations (NOCs):

Healthcare:

• NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses
• NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses
• NOC 31112 – Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists

Business & Administration:

• NOC 11200 – HR Professionals
• NOC 12102 – Procurement Officers

Construction & Trades:

• NOC 72014 – Construction Supervisors
• NOC 22233 – Construction Inspectors

Industrial & Energy:

• NOC 92100 – Power Engineers
• NOC 93100 – Process Operators

3. Southwestern Ontario Draw

Invitations Issued: 251

Streams & Cut-Off Scores:

• Foreign Worker Stream: 53 and above
• International Student Stream: 81 and above

Regions Covered:

Hamilton, Niagara, Windsor (Essex), Middlesex, and surrounding areas.

Key Occupations (NOCs):

Healthcare:

• NOC 31102 – Physicians
• NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses
• NOC 32120 – Lab Technologists
• NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides

Management & Business:

• NOC 10010 – Financial Managers
• NOC 10022 – Marketing Managers

Education & Social Services:

• NOC 40020 – Education Administrators
• NOC 41301 – Therapists

Trades & Manufacturing:

• NOC 72010 – Trade Supervisors
• NOC 92013 – Manufacturing Supervisors

4. Central Ontario (Excluding GTA)

Invitations Issued: 199

Streams & Cut-Off Scores:

• Foreign Worker Stream: 55 and above
• International Student Stream: 82 and above
• In-Demand Skills Stream: 32 and above

Regions Covered:

Waterloo, Wellington, Simcoe, Dufferin, Grey.

Key Occupations (NOCs):

Healthcare:

• NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses
• NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses
• NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides

Business & Finance:

• NOC 12200 – Bookkeepers
• NOC 12101 – HR Officers

Engineering & Tech:

• NOC 20010 – Engineering Managers
• NOC 20012 – IT Managers

Trades:

• NOC 70010 – Construction Managers
• NOC 72020 – Mechanical Trade Supervisors

In-Demand Skills:

• NOC 44101 – Home Support Workers

5. Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Invitations Issued: 431

Streams & Cut-Off Scores:

• Foreign Worker Stream: 61 and above
• International Student Stream: 90 and above

Regions Covered:

Toronto, Peel, York, Durham, Halton.

Key Occupations (NOCs):

Technology (Major Focus):

• NOC 21231 – Software Engineers
• NOC 21232 – Software Developers
• NOC 21234 – Web Developers
• NOC 21311 – Computer Engineers

Management & Engineering:

• NOC 20010 – Engineering Managers
• NOC 20012 – IT Managers

Healthcare:

• NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses
• NOC 31102 – Physicians
• NOC 31120 – Pharmacists

Construction:

• NOC 70010 – Construction Managers

Key Trends from March 25 Draws

• Region-based selection is now a major factor
• GTA requires the highest scores, especially for international students (90+)
• Healthcare and tech occupations dominate across all regions
• In-Demand Skills stream remains limited, mainly for NOC 44101
• Job offer + location + NOC alignment are critical

Important Deadlines After Invitation

If you received an invitation:

• Employer must submit documents within 14 days
• Candidate must submit application within 17 days through the OINP portal

Final Takeaway

The March 25, 2026 OINP draws show a clear shift toward regional and occupation-based selection.

Applicants who align their job offer, NOC, and location with Ontario’s priorities will have a significantly stronger chance of receiving an invitation.

Need Help with Your OINP Application?

These draws are highly targeted and depend on multiple factors — not just score.

If you want to:

• Check if your NOC is eligible
• Understand which region gives you the best chance
• Improve your profile before the next draw

Book your consultation here:
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