Maple News reports that Manitoba has invited 212 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence following its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on September 10. This marks the province’s 98th invitation round since the launch of the Manitoba PNP in 2014.
The invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were distributed across three key immigration streams under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, and the International Education Stream.
Breaking down the draw, 168 LAAs were issued under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, requiring a minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 475. The Skilled Workers Overseas stream granted 9 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 824, while an additional 35 invitations were extended through the International Education Stream, which does not mandate an EOI score.
Among those selected, 22 candidates had active profiles in Canada’s federal Express Entry system. These applicants, who met Manitoba’s nomination criteria, significantly increased their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A provincial nomination adds 600 points to an Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, almost assuring an ITA in subsequent federal draws.
To participate in Manitoba’s PNP, prospective immigrants must submit an Expression of Interest to the province. Candidates are then ranked based on several factors such as language proficiency, work experience, education, and local connections. The highest-ranking candidates are periodically invited to apply for provincial nomination.
So far in 2020, Manitoba has issued 3,511 LAAs to eligible immigration candidates, underscoring its continued commitment to attracting skilled workers and graduates who can contribute to the province’s economy and communities.
This draw reinforces Manitoba’s role as a leading destination for immigrants looking to settle in Canada through provincial pathways, especially during a time when many provinces are actively leveraging their nominee programs to meet labor market demands.