The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw on April 1, 2026, granting 759 invitations to candidates with job offers in construction and mining-related occupations across the province.

The draw encompassed candidates under the province’s Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker (FW), International Student (IS), and In-Demand Skills (IDS) streams. To be eligible, candidates had to confirm their current residency in Canada with a valid work or study permit.

Draw Details

Out of the 759 invitations extended to candidates in mining and construction-related occupations, the majority were issued under the OINP’s Foreign Worker stream (49%).

The minimum scores, number of invitations, and eligible occupations varied by stream:

Stream	Invitations Issued	Minimum Score	Eligible NOC Codes
Foreign Worker	372	56	14
International Student	355	85	15
In-Demand Skills	32	34	1

Eligible profiles needed to be established and validated—backed by a job offer from an eligible employer—between July 2, 2025, and March 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).

Occupations Targeted

The draw concentrated on occupations related to Ontario’s mining and construction sectors, such as mining engineers, geological engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, welders, heavy-duty equipment mechanics, and industrial mechanics.