The latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw took place on August 30, 2024. This draw was the third one conducted by the province in August 2024. Manitoba regularly holds draws to invite candidates from its Expression of Interest (EOI) pool to apply for provincial nomination, which can lead to Canadian permanent residence.

Detailed Breakdown of the Draw:

• Total Invitations Issued: 150 candidates were invited in this draw.
• Streams Involved:
• International Education Stream:
• Invitations Issued: 126 candidates.
• Details: This stream targets international graduates from Manitoba institutions who meet specific eligibility requirements. No minimum score was reported for this stream in the draw.

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream:

• Invitations Issued: 24 candidates.
• Details: These invitations were issued under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, which often targets specific occupations or candidates with connections to Manitoba.
• Minimum Score: The lowest-ranked candidate invited in this stream had a score of 727.

Express Entry Profile:

Out of the total 150 invitations, 21 were issued to candidates who had a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code. These candidates are potentially eligible for fast-track processing through the federal Express Entry system.

Significance of the Draw:

This draw highlights Manitoba’s commitment to attracting skilled workers and international graduates who can contribute to the province’s economy. The inclusion of Express Entry candidates in the invitations also indicates a strategic effort to align provincial nominations with federal immigration goals.

Candidates who received an invitation have 60 days to submit a complete application for permanent residence through the MPNP. If this deadline is missed, the invitation becomes invalid.

This draw continues Manitoba’s trend of using its provincial nomination program to address specific labor market needs and to prioritize candidates with strong ties to the province, such as international graduates and those invited through strategic recruitment initiatives.