Expression of Interest Draw #189 – August 10, 2023

Manitoba conducted Expression of Interest Draw #189 on August 10, 2023, issuing a total of 615 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas streams.

Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, 249 candidates in occupation-specific selections were invited. Eligible profiles included those currently employed in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labour needs based on Statistics Canada data. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major groups considered were 94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing, and 95 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities. All other eligible profiles not selected in the occupation-specific stream were also considered, with 279 LAAs issued. The lowest-ranked candidates scored 605 in the occupation-specific selection and 647 in the general pool.

The International Education Stream issued 47 LAAs to candidates meeting eligibility requirements, supporting international graduates contributing to Manitoba’s workforce.

For the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, 40 candidates were invited under strategic recruitment initiatives, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 708.

Of the 615 LAAs issued in this draw, 43 were granted to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code, providing a pathway from provincial nomination to federal permanent residence.

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