Canada has officially launched its Express Entry program for 2026 with the first draw of the year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited candidates through the Express Entry system, focusing exclusively on applicants nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In this draw, IRCC issued a total of 574...
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The year 2025 brought major changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, reshaping how candidates were selected for permanent residence. From revised CRS scoring rules to a strong shift toward category-based draws, Express Entry in 2025 clearly reflected Canada’s changing immigration priorities. At Oasis Visas, we closely tracked these developments to...
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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on December 31, 2025, closing the year with a strong focus on skilled workers already contributing to the province’s workforce. In this final draw of the year, Manitoba issued 421 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)...
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Prince Edward Island has conducted its second unexpected draw under the Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), stepping outside its usual monthly invitation schedule. In a notable development, the province also expanded its eligibility approach by selecting candidates with fewer direct ties to PEI than in recent rounds. What happened in...
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has officially reached its full 2025 provincial nomination allocation after issuing its final Invitations to Apply (ITAs). With Alberta meeting its declared cap of 6,741 nominations, it is unlikely that any further AAIP invitation rounds will take place for the remainder of the year....
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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has confirmed a total nomination allocation of 4,761 spots for 2026, matching the number of nominations the province closed with in 2025. Along with confirming its allocation, Saskatchewan has announced significant changes to how SINP nominations will be distributed and processed in 2026, with...
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Manitoba has issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) through the Skilled Worker Stream. The draw was held on December 18, 2025. Invitations were issued to candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who indicated they had...
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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has conducted its first provincial nomination draw since November 16, issuing new invitations on December 9, 2025. In this draw, the province issued 110 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across two immigration streams: the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick Skilled...
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British Columbia has conducted another draw under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), focusing on entrepreneur candidates seeking provincial nomination. In this latest selection round, invitations were issued through two Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams, continuing the province’s efforts to attract business owners and investors. BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw...
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Great news for young people dreaming of working in Canada. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has officially reopened its pools for the 2026 season, giving eligible foreign nationals a fresh chance to get a Canadian work permit. Through IEC, young applicants from 36 participating countries can live and work...
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Canada has announced important changes to its business immigration programs as the government prepares to introduce a new pathway to permanent residence for entrepreneurs. On December 19, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that it will stop accepting applications for the optional work permit linked to the Start-Up Visa...
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially reached its full nomination limit for the year, as confirmed in a program update released on December 17. Ontario announced that it issued a total of 10,750 provincial nominations, fully utilising its reduced allocation for the year. What This Update Means for...
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again invited a large number of candidates through the Express Entry system, bringing positive news for individuals aiming to apply for Canadian permanent residence with us at Oasis Visas. In the latest Express Entry draw, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs)...
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates invited in this draw were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 731. Additionally, only those who had...
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Thousands of individuals previously affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) on citizenship by descent can now reclaim or obtain Canadian citizenship. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3, officially titled An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, came into force, bringing long-awaited changes to Canada’s citizenship laws. The new legislation is...
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