OINP Draw April 8, 2026: Physicians Targeted in Employer Job Offer Stream

New OINP Draw Targets Physicians Under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream

Ontario conducted a new OINP draw on April 8, 2026, targeting candidates under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream with a specific focus on Physicians. The minimum score cutoff required to receive an invitation was 43 points.

This draw reflects Ontario’s ongoing need for skilled healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, to address labour shortages in the province’s medical sector.

Who Was Eligible for This Draw?

To be considered in this draw, applicants needed to:

• Have a valid, eligible job offer from an Ontario employer as a Physician (NOC code 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians, or NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine).
• Meet the minimum CRS score of 43 points under the stream’s scoring grid (not Express Entry CRS).
• Satisfy all other stream requirements, including work experience, language, and licensing.

What the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Offers

This stream does not require candidates to be in the Express Entry pool, though successful nominees can later apply for Canada PR through the federal process. It is designed for foreign workers with a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) from an Ontario employer.

Key advantages include:

• No need for an Express Entry profile.
• Faster processing compared to some federal streams.
• Targets high-demand occupations like Physicians.

What Applicants Should Do Next

If you are a physician with a job offer in Ontario and did not receive an invitation in this draw, consider the following steps:

• Check the OINP Program Updates page for any changes to stream requirements or new draws.
• Ensure your profile has the correct NOC code for your occupation to avoid disqualification.
• If you are in the Express Entry pool, keep your profile updated to remain eligible for other draws.
• Consult with an immigration professional if you need help with your application or licensing in Ontario.

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