OINP Draw March 18, 2026: International Student Stream at CRS 61

OINP Draw Details: March 18, 2026

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new draw on March 18, 2026 under the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. A total of invitations were issued to candidates who achieved a minimum CRS score of 61 and who meet the specific targeting criteria for the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot.

This draw is significant because it focuses on candidates who can contribute to regional economic development outside the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Applicants must have a job offer from an employer in a participating region under REDI.

What This Means for International Student Applicants

The International Student stream is designed for recent graduates who have completed an eligible program at a Canadian institution and have a qualifying job offer from an Ontario employer. With a relatively low CRS cutoff of 61, this draw signals a strong demand for young, educated talent in Ontario's smaller communities.

If you are an international student graduate currently working or with a job offer in one of the REDI-participating regions (such as Eastern Ontario, Southwestern Ontario, or Northern Ontario), you may have received an invitation. Check your OINP e-Filing Portal for a Notification of Interest (NOI).

Key Eligibility Requirements

• You must have a full-time, permanent job offer from an Ontario employer under a NOC code that is TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
• The job must be located in a REDI-designated region.
• You must have completed at least one year of full-time study at an eligible Canadian institution.
• You need a valid Express Entry profile and a CRS score of at least 61.

Next Steps for Invited Candidates

If you received a NOI in this draw, you now have a limited window (typically 45 days) to submit a complete application to the OINP. Here's what to do:

1. Log into your OINP e-Filing Portal and verify your invitation.
2. Gather all required documents: job offer letter, proof of education, language test results, and regional employer details.
3. Pay the OINP application fee (currently $1,500 CAD).
4. Submit your application before the deadline. Missing the deadline will result in a declined invitation.

After nomination, you will gain an additional 600 CRS points in your Express Entry pool, virtually guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canada PR in a subsequent federal draw.

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