Manitoba invites 1,304 workers to apply for provincial nomination
On October 22, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a total of 1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to
- Manitoba graduates and spouses of Manitoba graduates (734);
- Top-scoring candidates residing in Manitoba (513); and
- Strategically recruited candidates (57).
Candidates issued LAAs have 60 days to submit their complete nomination applications to the MPNP.
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Those who are nominated may request a work permit support letter from Manitoba, which can be used when applying to the federal government for a work permit.
Provincial nominees may also become eligible for a bridging open work permit after submitting their application for permanent residence.
Candidates who remain in the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool without an invitation may qualify for special work permits under a temporary federal measure. Eligibility requires a Manitoba support letter issued by Dec. 31, 2025, confirming EOI pool placement by that date, as well as a current, recently expired, or renewal-pending work permit.
Draw details
The MPNP’s 21st selection round saw provincial immigration invitations distributed as follows:
| Stream/pathway | Selection category | LAAs issued | Cut-off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway | Post-secondary study in Manitoba | 734 | 816 |
| Top-scoring profiles | 513 | 846 | |
| Skilled Worker Stream – in Manitoba and Overseas | Direct invitation under a strategic recruitment initiative | 57 | N/A |
Of the 1,304 LAAs issued in this selection round, 353 went to individuals who declared having a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker verification code.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway
Manitoba issued a total of 1,247 LAAs under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway, with selection based on one of two categories:
1) Completion of post-secondary education in Manitoba
A total of 734 invitations were issued through this category to candidates who met both of the following requirements:
- Reported that they or their spouse had completed post-secondary studies in Manitoba; and
- Have a cut-off score of 816 or above.
The MPNP notes that those selected on the basis of in-Manitoba education are required to provide supporting documentation, including a diploma and transcript, as part of their nomination application.
2) Overall top scoring profiles
Under this selection category, the MPNP issued 513 invitations based on EOI score, with the lowest-ranked candidate invited having a score of 846.
Only workers residing within the province, with top-scoring profiles, were considered under this category.
Skilled Worker Stream – in Manitoba and overseas
Manitoba issued a total of 57 invitations to workers in Manitoba and Overseas who declared having been directly invited by the MPNP under
- A strategic recruitment initiative; or
- The now-expired Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP).
Invitations were distributed as follows, with the greatest share going to those invited under Employer Services:
| Initiative | LAAs issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 21 |
| Francophone Community | 16 |
| Regional Communities | 15 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP) | 3 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 2 |
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