The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw on February 18, 2026, granting invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in skilled trades-related occupations through the province’s Employer Job Offer streams.
To be eligible for the invitations, candidates had to confirm their current residency in Canada with a valid work or study permit.
This marks the second nomination invitation round of 2026 for the province, following the program’s earlier draws held this year.
Draw Details
The OINP issued a total of 1,404 ITAs across two of its Employer Job Offer streams, including:
- The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream; and
- The Employer Job Offer: International Student stream.
The minimum required score for invitations and the number of invitations varied across the two streams:
| Stream | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker | 50 | 951 | Targeted draw for skilled trades-related occupations |
| Employer Job Offer: International Student | 80 | 453 | Targeted draw for skilled trades-related occupations |
Profiles considered were created between July 2, 2025, and February 16, 2026, with eligible profiles required to be created and supported by a job offer from an eligible employer by February 16, 2026.