The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held
Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #42 on March 13, 2018, issuing a total of 638
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across multiple immigration pathways.
Invitations were distributed among the Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled
Worker Overseas, and Express Entry sub-stream, reflecting Manitoba’s continued
focus on attracting skilled individuals who can support the province’s labour
market.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, 184 candidates
received invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
Lowest score invited: 545
This stream primarily targets individuals who are already
employed in Manitoba. Candidates with consistent employment, relevant
professional experience, and strong language skills generally have stronger
rankings within the Expression of Interest system.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Strategic
Recruitment
The Skilled Worker Overseas stream issued 57 invitations to
candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through strategic
recruitment initiatives.
Lowest score invited: 703
These invitations were extended to individuals identified
through recruitment activities organized by the province. Such candidates often
demonstrate strong educational backgrounds, skilled work experience, and
qualifications aligned with Manitoba’s economic priorities.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Manitoba
Connections
An additional 144 invitations were issued to overseas
applicants who demonstrated established ties to Manitoba, such as having close
relatives in the province or previous education or work experience in Manitoba.
Lowest score invited: 590
To qualify under this category, candidates were required to
have at least six months of recent experience in an occupation listed on
Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List. Language requirements typically included
a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5, though higher scores were
required for certain professions. Regulated occupations generally required CLB
7, while compulsory trades required CLB 6.
Express Entry Sub-Stream
Through the Express Entry sub-stream, 253 LAAs were issued
to candidates with an active Express Entry profile and job seeker validation
code.
Lowest score invited: 545
Candidates invited under this pathway were also required to
have recent work experience in an occupation included on Manitoba’s In-Demand
Occupations List. A nomination through this stream allows applicants to receive
600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, significantly
increasing their chances of obtaining an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for
permanent residence.
EOI Draw #42 demonstrated Manitoba’s continued multi-stream
immigration strategy. By inviting skilled workers already employed in the
province, overseas applicants with relevant connections, and Express Entry
candidates with in-demand experience, Manitoba aims to address labour market
needs while strengthening its workforce. Monitoring draw patterns, cutoff
scores, and eligibility criteria remains essential for candidates planning to
apply through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
