Recently, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) under its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams for the first time in over a year.

The province invited more than 1,100 international student graduates with Canadian work experience in targeted occupations. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time the province has issued ITAs under these streams since September 2024.

In total, the OINP issued 1,243 ITAs across six draws on the same day, targeting both international students and foreign workers with experience in specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.

Ontario considered profiles created between July 2, 2025, and March 16, 2026. All profiles had to be attested by March 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

These draws mark Ontario’s third round of invitations in 2026, following earlier draws held in February.

Draw Details: Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate Streams

The OINP issued a combined 1,107 ITAs through its Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams. Candidates were required to be residing in Canada with a valid work or study permit.

These were targeted draws, so candidates with experience in specific occupations were prioritized.

The minimum score thresholds and number of invitations varied by stream:

Stream	Minimum score	Invitations issued	Notes
Master’s Graduate Stream	—	—	—