The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted
Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #63 on April 11, 2019, issuing a total of 352
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream and
Express Entry-aligned categories. This draw highlighted Manitoba’s strategic
approach to selecting highly skilled overseas candidates with strong ties or
potential to contribute to the provincial economy.
Skilled Worker Overseas – Strategic
Recruitment
The Skilled Worker Overseas stream issued 51 invitations to
candidates directly invited by the MPNP under strategic recruitment
initiatives.
Lowest-ranked candidate invited: 695
These invitations targeted overseas applicants demonstrating
strong human capital factors such as education credentials, skilled work
experience, language proficiency, and credible connections to Manitoba aligned
with provincial labour market priorities.
Express Entry-Eligible Candidates
Of the 352 LAAs issued, candidates who declared a valid
Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code were also
considered, provided they met additional eligibility criteria:
● 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: 561
These criteria ensured that Express Entry-aligned candidates
had strong ties to Manitoba and were well-positioned to meet the province’s
labour market needs, increasing their likelihood of successful provincial
nomination.
Expression of Interest Draw #63 reinforced Manitoba’s
targeted and selective overseas recruitment strategy. The province continued to
prioritize skilled workers with high human capital and strong Manitoba
connections, ensuring alignment with provincial economic priorities. Monitoring
MPNP draw trends, cutoff scores, and eligibility requirements remains essential
for prospective applicants planning their Manitoba immigration pathway.
