Ontario’s OINP has reached its 2025 nomination allocation, issuing 10,750 nominations across all streams. New and pending applications will still be accepted and processed under the 2026 allocation; check the OINP e-Filing portal for status.
Soheil Hosseini
December 17, 2025
Jurisdiction
Ontario
Week
Week 51
Impact
Low
Programs Affected
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Reaches 2025 Allocation, Issues 10,750 Nominations
Summary: Ontario’s OINP has reached its 2025 nomination allocation, issuing 10,750 nominations across all streams. Applications will continue to be accepted and considered under the 2026 allocation. Date: 2025-12-17. Source: PNP. Ontario has confirmed that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has reached its 2025 nomination allocation, with a total of 10,750 nominations issued to successful applicants across all streams for the year. Per the province, new applications and applications already submitted will continue to be accepted and will be considered under the program’s 2026 nomination allocation. Applicants can find the most up-to-date status information by logging into the OINP e-Filing portal.
Programs affected: OINP-JOFW, OINP-JOIS, OINP-JOID, OINP-EE-Trade, OINP-EE-Health, OINP-EE-Tech, OINP-EE-Other, OINP-EE-French.
Date of update: 2025-12-17
Source: PNP Analysis and implications:
- Applicant impact: While nominations for 2025 are fully allocated, applications remain open and will be processed against 2026 quotas, potentially extending wait times before nomination decisions are issued. Candidates should maintain valid documents and monitor portal updates.
- Employer impact: Ontario employers relying on provincial nominations for talent acquisition should plan for 2026 nomination capacity, factoring in possible longer lead times.
- Express Entry considerations: Candidates targeting OINP-linked streams (including EE Trade, Health, Tech, and French) may need to adjust timelines and keep profiles active to be considered when 2026 allocations are applied.
- Positive outlook: The announcement provides predictability and maintains a continuous intake pipeline, reducing disruptions for applicants who can keep their place in queue.
- Caution: With 2025 capacity reached, some applicants could face delays before receiving a nomination tied to the new year’s allocation. For status updates and application management, applicants should use the e-Filing portal referenced by the program.
Tags: OINP, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, PNP, Canada immigration, provincial nominee program, 2025 nominations, 2026 allocation, Express Entry, skilled immigration, job offer streams, tech immigration, health occupations, French-speaking candidates End of update.
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