Manitoba Invites 275 Candidates In Its latest PNP Draw

On August 12, Manitoba invited 275 candidates to file for a provincial nomination.

Candidates who have been invited to submit for a nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program can now do so (MPNP).

If they are granted it, the nomination will be used to support their final application for permanent residence in Canada.

The following are the results of the most recent draw:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba— 238 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 454;
• Skilled Workers Oversea— 6 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 719; and
• International Education Stream — 31 invitations with no EOI score requirements.

Express Entry candidates received 36 invites, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs).

Manitoba immigration programs

The MPNP, which supports immigration applications to the federal government, is in charge of Manitoba’s immigration programs.

Provinces in Canada do not have the authority to grant permanent residency, although they can assist an application by giving provincial nominations.

To be considered for a nomination from Manitoba, you must first submit an Expression of Interest to the MPNP.

This qualifies you for an LAA through the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas and Manitoba Skilled Workers streams.

Manitoba then ranks candidates out of 1,000 points based on their human capital and ties to the province.

The Skilled Workers Overseas Category and Skilled Workers in Manitoba streams are intended to help Manitoba find candidates who fit the province’s labor market requirements.

375 Candidates from outside of Manitoba must demonstrate ties to the province, such as close family ties, prior experience in the province, or an invitation through one of Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives.

To be eligible, you do not need to live in Manitoba at the time of your application.

You must have a full-time job offer from a provincial employer to be eligible for an invitation under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba category.

International graduates who complete studies in Manitoba may be eligible for an invitation under the International Education Stream if they can show that they have in-demand skills.

About Express Entry

Express Entry as a management system for permanent residency applications for three federal high-skilled immigration programs:

• the Federal Skilled Worker Program,
• the Canadian Experience Class,
• And the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

By applying immediately through Express Entry, it is possible to skip the PNP process and receive a permanent residency invitation.

Given the 600-point award, however, having a provincial nomination effectively ensures that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will ask you to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

When you submit your profile, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) ranks you based on factors such as your age, education, work experience, and language skills, among others.

The highest-scoring applicants receive invitations to apply for permanent residence via regular Express Entry draws.

The first step in applying for a provincial nomination in Manitoba is to submit a profile to the Express Entry pool.

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

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is centered on Manitoba employers’ specific needs.

SWM chooses foreign-trained workers who have the necessary skills or abilities and nominates them for permanent residency in Canada.

The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to the province, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.

(a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

For candidates currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, as international graduates, or through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program from any province.

Candidates are not required to be working in In-Demand Occupations.

(b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

For internet applicants with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.

How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream?

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream comprises both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

It’s aimed at foreign skilled workers with experience and training in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.

Applicants and spouses with close family ties are given priority, as well as those who have the necessary language skills, training, and experience to obtain work promptly.

(a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

For international candidates that meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile and are eligible under another MPNP stream.

Candidates must have experience, training, and skills in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations, as well as strong family ties to the province.

(b) Human Capital Pathway

International skilled workers with experience, training, and skills in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must show that they have the ability to obtain work as soon as they arrive in Manitoba.

What Are The Requirements For the International Education Stream?

International graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities are eligible for the International Education Stream (IES).

Candidates are no longer required to work in their field for six months before filing for an MPNP nomination under IES. 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 submitting the application.

Have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation that is relevant to your degree.

A resident of Manitoba.

2) Graduate Internship Pathway

Even if they do not have a job offer in the province, Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships.

3) Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Eligibility requirements include:

• Completed a two-year or longer course at a Manitoba post-secondary school that is government approved.
• Six months of business operation experience in Manitoba province.
• Must be a resident of Manitoba since graduation.
• No specific minimum personal net worths requirement