Manitoba Issues LAAs to Nearly 200 in Latest Immigration Draw

Colin R. Singer
February 6, 2020

May 29, 2019 – Manitoba immigration has issued nearly 200 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in a new Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program draw.

The May 23 draw saw 119 LAAs issued through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, with a minimum score of 548 points, down by 21 points on the previous draw.

A further 60 LAAs were issued under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative (SRI), part of the Skilled Workers Overseas stream. These candidates required a minimum score of 506 points, a drop of 110 points on the previous draw.

An SRI is when candidates are invited to fulfill a specific labour market need.

Finally, 17 LAAs went to International Education Stream candidates, for which a minimum score is not published.

Manitoba stated that 27 of the total 196 LAAs issued went to candidates with a valid Express Entry ID and job seeker validation code.

For detailed requirements of all the streams featured in this draw, please see below.

This was the 66^th draw in the history of the MPNP.

What Were the Details of May 23 Manitoba Draw?

Stream	Sub-Stream	Letters of Advice to Apply	Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba		119	548
2) International Education Stream		17	–
3) Skilled Workers Overseas	Strategic Recruitment Initiative	60	506

The previous Manitoba draw saw LAAs issued to 170 candidates.

The May 9 draw was weighted heavily towards the Skilled Workers In Manitoba stream, with LAAs going to 101 candidates and a minimum score of 569.

There were also 52 LAAs for Manitoba immigration issued to candidates as part of an SRI. The lowest-ranked SRI candidate scored 616 points.

The final 17 LAAs came through the International Education Stream.

What Were the Details of May 9 Manitoba Draw?

Stream	Sub-Stream	Letters of Advice to Apply	Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba		101	569
2) International Education Stream		17	–
3) Skilled Workers Overseas	Strategic Recruitment Initiative	52	616

How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream?

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers. SWM selects foreign-trained workers with the required skills and nominates them for Canada permanent residence. The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to Manitoba, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.

a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

For applicants currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or as international graduates from any province. Candidates do not need to be working in In-Demand Occupations.

b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

For applicants from overseas with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.

How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream?

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO) includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

It is aimed at international skilled workers with skills and training in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Priority is given to applicants and spouses with close family connections, plus the language proficiency, training and experience to find jobs quickly.

a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

For international candidates eligible under another MPNP stream, who also meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile. Candidates need skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations, and a strong family connection to the province.

b) Human Capital Pathway

For international skilled workers with skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Candidates must demonstrate potential to find employment soon after they arrive in Manitoba.

What Are The Requirements For the International Education Stream?

The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under IES, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination. It has three pathways:

1) Career Employment Pathway

Eligibility requirements include:

Completed a one-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution within three years of submission of application.
Have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation related to the completed degree
Resident of Manitoba

2) Graduate Internship Pathway

Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships even without a job offer in the province.

3) Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Eligibility requirements include:

Completed a two-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution
Six months business operation experience in Manitoba
Resident of Manitoba since graduation.
No specific minimum personal net worth requirement

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