Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new immigration draw on November 1, issuing a total of 421 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates from three key immigration streams.
The latest draw included invitations under the following categories: 350 for the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream, with a minimum score requirement of 460; 38 for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, requiring a minimum score of 713; and 33 for the International Education Stream, which had no specific score requirement. A total of 75 of the 421 invitations were extended to candidates with active Express Entry profiles.
The Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas categories focus on individuals who demonstrate strong ties to the province through employment, education, or family connections. The International Education Stream, on the other hand, supports international graduates of Manitoba institutions who possess in-demand skills.
Express Entry remains a significant pathway to permanent residence in Canada. It is the federal government’s system for managing applications under three major high-skilled immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns points for age, education, work experience, and language ability.
Provincial nominations provide a major CRS boost—typically a 600-point increase—often guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a future Express Entry draw. This makes the MPNP an attractive option for skilled workers aiming to increase their chances of securing Canadian permanent residency.
To be considered for a provincial nomination from Manitoba, candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the MPNP portal. Profiles are evaluated out of a maximum of 1,000 points based on human capital factors and an applicant’s ties to Manitoba.
While provinces do not grant permanent residency themselves, their nomination significantly supports applications at the federal level. Manitoba, like other provinces, uses its nominee program to fill labor market gaps and support economic growth through targeted immigration.
As the demand for skilled talent across Canadian provinces continues to rise, regional nominee programs like MPNP remain critical pathways for newcomers aiming to establish themselves in Canada.
Maple News will continue to monitor and report on the latest developments in provincial and federal immigration draws.