Ontario PNP: Province Holds Five Draws and Invites International Student Graduates
Ontario held five draws in only a span of two days and invited about 1,493 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. These invited candidates are now a step closer to their dream permanent residency in Ontario.
February 28, 2022 – through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the province invited 173 immigration candidates who may qualify for the Ph.D. Graduate stream. A minimum Expression of Interest score of at least 16 points is required for the candidates to be eligible for the stream. Meanwhile, on March 1, 2022, Ontario sent out invitations to the candidates of Masters Graduate, Foreign Worker as well as International Student streams.
Below are the specific draw results for the draws held on February 28 and March 1, 2022:
| PNP Stream | Minimum Score | No. of Invitations |
| Master’s Graduate | 41 | 238 |
| Foreign Worker | 39 | 456 |
| International Student | 72 | 411 |
| International Student (targeted occupations) | 42 | 215 |
| Ph.D. Graduates | 16 | 173 |
| Total Invitations | 1,493 |
In connection to this, the OINP also issued targeted invitations to the candidates in the International Student stream candidates who holds a score of 42 points and above that also has work experience in the targeted National Occupational Classification codes listed below:
| NOC Code | Occupation |
| 2232 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2233 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2253 | Drafting technologists and technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 7201 | Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping, and erecting trades and related occupations |
| 7202 | Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations |
| 7203 | Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades |
| 7204 | Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades |
| 7205 | Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers |
| 7232 | Tool and die makers |
| 7233 | Sheet metal workers |
| 7236 | Ironworkers |
| 7241 | Electricians (except industrial and power systems) |
| 7242 | Industrial electricians |
| 7251 | Plumbers |
| 7271 | Carpenters |
| 7281 | Bricklayers |
| 7282 | Concrete finishers |
| 7284 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers |
| 7291 | Roofers and shinglers |
| 7293 | Insulators |
| 7294 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
| 7301 | Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades |
| 7302 | Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews |
| 7303 | Supervisors, printing, and related occupations |
| 7305 | Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators |
| 7311 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
| 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| 7313 | Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
| 7314 | Railway carmen/women |
| 7315 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
| 7318 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| 7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers |
| 7333 | Electrical mechanics |
| 7334 | Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics |
| 7371 | Crane operators |
| 8255 | Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services |
| 9241 | Power engineers and power systems operators |
