The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted Expression of Interest Draw #125 on September 2, 2021, issuing a total of 602
Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across multiple immigration streams. This
draw highlighted Manitoba’s continued focus on supporting skilled workers in
the province while offering structured opportunities for international
graduates and overseas applicants.
Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, 463 candidates received Letters of Advice to Apply, with the lowest-ranked candidate invited
having a score of 445. The relatively moderate cutoff score reflected steady
competition among in-province applicants, emphasizing the importance of stable
employment, language proficiency, and accurate profile submissions to remain
competitive in this stream.
The International Education Stream accounted for 55
invitations, providing continued opportunities for eligible Manitoba graduates
who meet employment and program requirements. While this stream does not rely
on traditional ranking scores, careful compliance with eligibility criteria and
thorough documentation remains essential for successful nomination.
Under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream, 84 candidates were
invited, with the lowest-ranked candidate having a score of 698. The higher
cutoff score and selective number of invitations reflected Manitoba’s
competitive approach toward overseas applicants, where strong human capital
factors, occupation alignment with provincial labour needs, and credible
provincial connections are crucial for success.
Of the 602 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in Draw #125,
101 were granted to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile
number and job seeker validation code. Express Entry-aligned nominations
provide selected applicants with faster federal processing, offering an
efficient pathway to permanent residence once provincial nomination is secured.
Expression of Interest Draw #125 demonstrated Manitoba’s
balanced approach to provincial nominations, emphasizing skilled workers
already in the province while maintaining opportunities for international
graduates and overseas applicants. Monitoring draw trends and cutoff scores
remains important for prospective candidates seeking nomination in upcoming
rounds.
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