Maple News reports that on July 9, the province of Manitoba issued 277 invitations to candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), offering them a pathway toward Canadian permanent residency.
These invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), are intended for immigration candidates who can receive a provincial nomination. A provincial nomination significantly enhances the chances of permanent residence, especially for candidates in the federal Express Entry pool, by adding 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
The July 9 draw saw invitations distributed across three MPNP streams:
– 201 LAAs were issued under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, with candidates requiring a minimum Expression of Interest (EOI) score of 445.
– 53 LAAs were sent through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, where the minimum EOI score was 703.
– 23 LAAs went to candidates from the International Education Stream, which does not require a minimum EOI score.
Notably, 48 of the total invitations were awarded to candidates who had active profiles in Canada’s federal Express Entry system. This system manages applications for permanent residence under three major immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
While applicants can apply directly through Express Entry, receiving a provincial nomination essentially guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence due to the significant CRS score boost it provides.
Manitoba’s immigration pathways are part of the broader PNP framework, which allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals who meet specific local labor market needs. While provinces cannot issue permanent resident status themselves, their endorsement supports applications submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Participating in the Express Entry pool is also beneficial for candidates aiming for a provincial nomination from Manitoba. Candidates are ranked based on key CRS selection criteria such as age, education, language proficiency, and work experience. Manitoba regularly selects profiles aligned with its economic and workforce priorities.
Maple News continues to monitor updates from Canada’s provincial nominee programs as provinces work to attract skilled immigrants to support economic growth and address labor shortages across the country.