Ontario PNP Draw Resumes: June 2025 Updates & Job Offer Focus

Ontario Resumes PNP Invitations with Targeted Draw for Job Offer Streams

After a quiet stretch of four months, Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is back in action—and it’s great news for immigration hopefuls. On June 6, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) resumed its draws by inviting candidates with job offers in Greater Sudbury through its popular Employer Job Offer streams.

This draw follows a significant pause in OINP invitations and comes just days after a massive draw on June 3. If you’re currently living in Canada with a job offer and a strong profile, this could be your chance to secure a nomination under Ontario’s PNP.

Key Highlights

• 72 candidates received invitations in the June 6 OINP draw.
• Invitations were issued under three streams: Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills.
• All candidates needed to have a job offer in Greater Sudbury and an active profile created by June 3, 2025.
• Minimum scores ranged from 32 to 54 depending on the stream.
• Applicants must submit their full application by June 20, 2025.
• OINP will launch a new employer-led Expression of Interest (EOI) system on July 2, 2025.

Ontario Reopens PNP with Targeted Draw for Greater Sudbury

Ontario’s June 6 draw marked its second round of invitations this month. This time, the focus was on attracting talent to the Greater Sudbury region—a strategic move to support regional labour needs.

Candidates invited in this draw were selected under three streams of the OINP Employer Job Offer category, each with its own set of criteria and minimum score:

To qualify, all candidates had to meet the following criteria:

• Have a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer in the Greater Sudbury census division.
• Reside in Canada at the time of application.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Submit their application before the June 20, 2025 deadline.

Recap: June 3 Draw and OINP Activity in 2025

The June 6 draw followed on the heels of a major return to action for OINP on June 3, when a total of 3,719 invitations were issued across various Employer Job Offer streams.

Before that, OINP had only held one draw in January 2025, targeting just four candidates under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot—a program aimed at helping skilled refugees immigrate to Canada.

The uptick in activity is encouraging, even as OINP confirmed there would be fewer nomination spaces overall in 2025. The provincial nomination allocation has been reduced to 10,750 total spots for the year, which means competition could be tighter moving forward.

Big Changes Coming: New Employer-Led EOI System Launches July 2

Starting July 2, 2025, OINP is set to implement a brand-new Employer of Interest (EOI) system that will shift how applications are handled under the Employer Job Offer streams. Instead of applicants initiating the process, employers will now take the lead.

Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming changes:

• Employers must submit job position details through the new Employer Portal.
• Candidates can only register an EOI once their employer completes this step.
• The system is moving away from a paper-based process to a fully digital platform.
• Those who already submitted an EOI will need to coordinate with their employer to resubmit once the new portal goes live.

This new approach applies to the following streams:

• Foreign Worker Stream
• International Student Stream
• In-Demand Skills Stream

This change is intended to streamline the process and ensure that job offers are properly vetted by employers before candidates apply—helping both sides of the hiring equation.

Why This Matters for PNP Applicants

Ontario remains one of the most popular provinces for newcomers to Canada, and the OINP is a key pathway for skilled workers, students, and tradespeople seeking permanent residency. If you’re considering applying through a PNP, understanding the latest developments in Ontario is crucial—especially with a reduced nomination quota and a new application system on the horizon.

For those who weren’t invited in the recent draws, don’t worry—there are still plenty of opportunities ahead. Ontario is expected to hold more draws throughout the year, and the new EOI system could open up broader access depending on how well your employer is prepared to participate.

Looking for Other PNP Options?

If Ontario’s draw doesn’t fit your profile, you might want to explore other provincial nominee programs, such as the Manitoba PNP, which also offers pathways through job offers, work experience, and connections to the province.

Final Thoughts: Stay Ready, Stay Informed

Ontario’s PNP draws are officially back, and the province is signalling a renewed focus on regional labour needs and employer-driven immigration. Whether you’re an international student, a skilled tradesperson, or a foreign worker already in Canada, now’s a great time to make sure your profile is up to date and your employer is aware of the upcoming changes.

Application windows are tight, and with the new EOI system launching soon, coordination with your employer will be more important than ever.

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