The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held
Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #44 on May 11, 2018, issuing a total of 626
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across several immigration
streams. Invitations were distributed through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba,
Skilled Worker Overseas, and Express Entry sub-stream, demonstrating Manitoba’s
continued efforts to attract skilled individuals who can support the province’s
labour market and economic growth.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, 267 candidates
were invited to apply for provincial nomination.
Lowest score invited: 500
This pathway prioritizes individuals who are already working in Manitoba and
have established employment relationships with local employers. Applicants with
steady employment, relevant experience, and strong language proficiency tend to
achieve higher rankings in the Expression of Interest pool.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Strategic
Recruitment
Through the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, 99 invitations
were issued to candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through
strategic recruitment initiatives.
Lowest score invited: 706
These candidates were typically identified through targeted
recruitment efforts aimed at attracting skilled professionals whose
qualifications align with Manitoba’s workforce needs.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Manitoba
Connections
An additional 109 invitations were issued to overseas
applicants who demonstrated strong ties to Manitoba, such as having a close
relative living in the province or previous education or work experience in
Manitoba.
Lowest score invited: 602
Candidates invited under this category were required to have at least six months of recent work experience in an occupation listed on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List. Language requirements generally included a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5, although higher scores were necessary for certain occupations. Regulated professions typically required CLB 7, while compulsory trades required CLB 6.
Express Entry Sub-Stream
Through the Express Entry sub-stream, 151 LAAs were issued
to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker
validation code.
Lowest score invited: 562
Applicants in this category were also required to
demonstrate recent work experience in an occupation on Manitoba’s In-Demand
Occupations List. Candidates nominated through this pathway benefit from the
federal Express Entry system, receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking
System (CRS) points, which significantly increases their chances of obtaining
an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.
EOI Draw #44 continued Manitoba’s strategic approach to
selecting skilled immigrants from both within the province and abroad. By
inviting candidates through multiple streams—including in-province workers,
overseas applicants with connections to Manitoba, and Express Entry
candidates—the program aims to address labour shortages and strengthen the
provincial workforce. Monitoring draw results, score trends, and eligibility
requirements remains important for individuals planning their pathway through
the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
