The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held
Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #62 on March 28, 2019, issuing a total of 260
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across multiple immigration streams. This
draw highlighted Manitoba’s continued emphasis on supporting skilled workers
and international graduates while strategically targeting overseas candidates
with high potential to contribute to the provincial economy.
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
The Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream issued 262
invitations.
Lowest-ranked candidate invited: 433
The cutoff score reflected moderate competition among
in-province applicants. Candidates with stable employment, strong language
proficiency, and well-prepared Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles were
well-positioned to secure invitations.
International Education Stream
Under the International Education Stream (IES), 44 Letters
of Advice to Apply were issued to eligible Manitoba graduates.
This stream does not rely on a points-based ranking system.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including graduation from an
approved Manitoba post-secondary institution and obtaining qualifying
employment. Accurate documentation and compliance with program guidelines
remain essential for successful nomination.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Strategic
Recruitment
The Skilled Worker Overseas stream issued 29 invitations to
candidates directly invited by the MPNP under strategic recruitment
initiatives.
Lowest-ranked candidate invited: 719
These invitations demonstrated Manitoba’s targeted approach
to selecting overseas candidates with strong human capital factors, including
relevant education, skilled work experience, language proficiency, and credible
provincial connections aligned with the province’s labour market priorities.
Express Entry-Eligible Candidates
Of the 260 LAAs issued, candidates who declared a valid
Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code were considered if
they met additional eligibility requirements:
● At least 6 months
of recent experience in an occupation on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List,
or
● A close relative
residing in Manitoba, or past education or work experience in Manitoba
● Minimum language
proficiency of CLB 5 (CLB 7 for regulated occupations, CLB 6 for compulsory
trades)
● Lowest-ranked
candidate invited: 563
These criteria ensured that Express Entry-aligned candidates
had strong ties to Manitoba and met provincial labour market needs, improving
their chances of successful nomination.
Expression of Interest Draw #62 illustrated Manitoba’s
structured and strategic immigration approach, supporting in-province skilled
workers and international graduates while carefully targeting overseas
candidates. Monitoring MPNP draw scores, stream allocations, and eligibility
criteria remains crucial for prospective applicants planning their Manitoba
immigration pathway.
