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2026 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Updates

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations in April 2026 for Employer Job Offer streams targeting mining-related occupations, with specific score requirements and eligible NOC codes.

Summary

In April 2026, the OINP invited 759 candidates under Employer Job Offer streams for mining-related occupations, requiring candidates to reside in Canada with valid permits and meet minimum score thresholds. Invitations were issued across Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills streams with detailed eligible NOC codes. Application instructions and deadlines were provided.

Key points
  • On April 1, 2026, 759 invitations were issued to candidates in mining-related occupations under Employer Job Offer streams.
  • Candidates must currently reside in Canada with a valid work or study permit.
  • Foreign Worker stream candidates needed a score of 56 or above and a job offer in specified NOC codes related to engineering, technologists, managers, and skilled trades.
  • International Student stream candidates needed a score of 85 or above with a job offer in an extended list of mining-related NOC codes including industrial electricians and heavy equipment operators.
  • In-Demand Skills stream candidates needed a score of 34 or above with a job offer as electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors, or testers (NOC 94201).
  • Eligible profiles had to be created and attested by March 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
  • Applicants must review the Employer Job Offer stream requirements and submit applications via the OINP e-Filing Portal within specified timelines.
  • Employers must submit their applications within 14 calendar days of the invitation.
Policy changes
  • Issuance of 759 invitations in April 2026 targeting mining-related occupations under Employer Job Offer streams with defined score thresholds and eligible NOC codes.
Who is affected
  • Candidates residing in Canada with valid work or study permits seeking nomination under OINP Employer Job Offer streams in mining-related occupations.
  • Employers offering qualifying jobs in specified NOC codes related to mining and associated fields.
How to apply / next steps
  • Review the Employer Job Offer stream page to confirm eligibility and mandatory documents.
  • Employers must review the employer guide and submit their application within 14 calendar days of invitation.
  • Candidates must log in to the OINP e-Filing Portal, select the file with prefix JOXX, and submit their application and payment within 17 calendar days from the invitation date.
Dates
  • April 1, 2026: Invitations issued for mining-related occupations.
  • March 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline for profile creation and attestation.
Keywords
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP Employer Job Offer mining occupations NOC codes immigration invitations Canada work permit International Student stream Foreign Worker stream In-Demand Skills stream
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2026-04-02
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