On June 21, Manitoba’s latest draw for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) resulted in the issuance of 163 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The LAAs were distributed across various streams as follows:
- International Education Stream (IES): 111 LAAs were granted to graduates from Manitoba institutions, providing them the opportunity to work in the province.
- Skilled Workers Overseas (Strategic Recruitment Initiative): 52 LAAs were awarded to candidates participating in a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score requirement of 721 points.
Furthermore, 31 of the candidates possessed valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.
For those interested in the detailed eligibility criteria and requirements for each stream, additional information is provided below. This will assist future applicants in navigating their pathways to immigration through the MPNP.
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Latest Manitoba Draw
| Stream | Sub-Stream | Letters of Advice to Apply | Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate |
| International Education Stream | 111 | – | |
| Skilled Workers Overseas | Strategic Recruitment Initiative | 52 | 721 |
Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM)
If you’re currently working in Manitoba or have a job offer from a Manitoba employer, the SWM might be your pathway to Canadian permanent residence. This stream includes two options:
- Manitoba Work Experience Pathway: This option is available to those already working in Manitoba on temporary permits or as international graduates, regardless of whether their occupation is in demand.
- Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway: This pathway is for individuals with job offers from approved Manitoba employers while residing overseas.
Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO)
Designed for skilled workers abroad, the SWO offers two routes:
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway: This route is for those who are eligible under another MPNP stream and meet Express Entry criteria, with skills in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations and close family ties to the province.
- Human Capital Pathway: This pathway targets skilled workers abroad with experience in In-Demand Occupations, emphasizing their potential to secure employment in Manitoba upon arrival.
International Education Stream (IES)
Dedicated to graduates from Manitoba’s educational institutions, the IES offers three pathways:
- Career Employment Pathway: This pathway requires completion of a qualifying program from a Manitoba institution and a job offer in an In-Demand Occupation, with residency in Manitoba.
- Graduate Internship Pathway: Available to Masters and Doctoral graduates who have completed internships through Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate, even without a job offer.
- Student Entrepreneur Pathway: For graduates who have completed a program in Manitoba, operated a business in the province for six months post-graduation, and reside in Manitoba, with no specific net worth requirement.
