Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) 2024 Update: What to Expect in 2025
December 26,2024 Amritpal Kaur
As we wrap up 2024, there’s significant news for those interested in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the opportunities it presents for permanent residency in Canada. The Ontario government has just announced that it has met its 2024 quota for permanent residency nominations, and new expectations are already forming for 2025. If you’re considering applying for OINP, it’s important to understand the details behind this update and what it means for the upcoming year.
1. OINP 2024 Quota Fulfilled
OINP has met its 2024 quota for permanent residency nominations by distributing all 21,500 nominations allocated to Ontario by the Canadian federal government.
The 21,500 nominations were part of the total provincial nomination program (PNP) target of 110,000 for 2024.
2. What Happens After the 2024 Quota is Reached
As of December 23, 2024, no more nominations will be issued under the 2024 allocation.
New applications and those already submitted will be considered under the 2025 OINP quota.
3. OINP Streams and Application Process
OINP operates through several streams, including categories like Employer Job Offer, Skilled Trades, and Express Entry.
Applicants express interest (EOI) in a stream, and their profiles are scored. Draws are conducted to select candidates based on these scores.
For Express Entry candidates, Ontario also sends Notifications of Interest (NOIs) based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores.
4. 2024 Invitations and Notifications of Interest (NOIs)
The highest number of invitations to apply (ITAs) in 2024 were issued through:
Employer Job Offer: International Student stream (8,363 ITAs).
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream (6,695 ITAs).
Masters Graduate stream (5,519 ITAs).
Notifications of interest were sent to candidates under Human Capital Priorities (12,731 NOIs) and Skilled Trades (9,006 NOIs).
5. Processing Times
Average processing times vary by stream. For instance:
Masters Graduate: 30-60 days.
Employer Job Offer streams: 120-150 days.
6. OINP Changes for 2025
2025 may see a drastic reduction in invitations, with the federal government cutting the overall PNP annual target by 54%, reducing Ontario's quota from 21,500 in 2024 to an expected around 10,747 nominations in 2025.
This reduction mirrors the 2022 quota of approximately 9,750 nominations, suggesting fewer invitations and possibly higher cutoff scores for candidates.
Important Takeaways for 2025
Expect fewer invitations from OINP in 2025.
Cutoff scores may rise, making it more challenging for candidates to receive an invitation to apply (ITA).
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Stay informed and plan ahead for these upcoming changes!