OINP 2024 Highlights & What to Expect in 2025
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My name is Hetal Khamar, and I’m here to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for 2024. Last year, the Federal Government allocated 21,500 nominations to the OINP across various streams. On December 23, OINP announced that they had fully distributed their 2024 nomination allocation. Applications submitted for the 2025 allocation will now be reviewed under this year’s program guidelines.
2024 OINP Draw Summary:
The following table summarizes the Invitations to Apply (ITAs) and Notifications of Interest (NOIs) issued under various streams in 2024:
| OINP Stream | Number of ITAs/NOIs | Minimum Cutoff Score / CRS Range |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 6,695 | General Draw: 50+, Skilled Trades: 33+, Health and Tech: 40+, Early Childhood Educators: 39+ |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 8,363 | General Draw: 72+, Skilled Trades: 66+, Health and Tech: 72+, Early Childhood Educators: 60+ |
| Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills | 914 | 34+ |
| Master’s Graduate | 5,519 | 50+ |
| PhD Graduate | 533 | 42+ |
| Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities | 12,731 | CRS: 352-528 |
| Express Entry: Skilled Trades | 9,006 | CRS: 350-435 |
| Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker | 1,525 | CRS: 290-469 |
What to Expect in 2025
In November 2024, the Federal Government issued a Supplementary Immigration Levels Plan for 2025-2027, reducing the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) quotas significantly. Key figures include:
- 2025 Allocation for PNP: 55,000 nominations
- 2024-2026 Plan: Initially projected 120,000 PNP nominations
This reduction in allocations will likely result in fewer nominations for Ontario and other provinces in 2025. Applicants should plan accordingly and consider alternative pathways.
How We Can Help
The OINP remains a cornerstone of Ontario’s immigration framework, and despite tighter quotas, opportunities are still available. We provide guidance, tailored strategies, and expert advice to help you achieve your immigration goals.