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Overview Of Latest Manitoba PNP Draw
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) recently initiated a new round of invitations under its Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
The most recent draw for the Manitoba PNP took place on July 27, 2023, during which 609 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were distributed across all three MPNP streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Worker Overseas. To be considered in this round, candidates were required to have Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging between 614 and 717.
This draw marked the sixth EOI draw by Manitoba in July.
Expression of Interest Draw #187 Details
Skilled Worker in Manitoba: Occupation-specific Selection
Candidates who declared they were currently employed in Manitoba in occupations with high labour demand were considered.
- Total LAAs issued: 335
- Rank of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 614
Certain occupations under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 were targeted in this draw, including:
- 62: Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services
- 64: Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal service roles
- 65: Sales and service support occupations
For candidates whose profiles weren't selected in the occupation-specific selection, a general selection was conducted.
- Total LAAs issued: 202
- Rank of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 649
International Education Stream
Profiles meeting the eligibility requirements for the International Education Stream were considered.
- Total LAAs issued: 51
Skilled Worker Overseas
In consideration were profiles that received direct invitations from the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
- Total LAAs issued: 21
- Rank of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 717
Out of the total 609 LAAs issued in this draw, 106 were distributed to candidates who had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
The draw on July 27th further emphasizes MPNP's ongoing trend of conducting draws with higher numbers of ITAs and lower CRS scores. These regular invitation rounds indicate Manitoba's intention to increase the number of eligible candidates for provincial nominations under its MPNP-managed streams.
The Skilled Worker pathway, which comprises the “Skilled Worker Overseas” and "Skilled Workers in Manitoba” streams, is driven by the needs of Manitoba's employers. The MPNP selects internationally trained workers with skills that match local labour market requirements and nominates them for Canada PR visas to settle and work in the province.
On the flip side, the International Education Stream (IES) paves a swift nomination pathway for global students who have graduated from accredited post-secondary institutions in Manitoba. This stream branches into three distinct pathways: the Career Employment Pathway, the Graduate Internship Pathway, and the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP).
The Manitoba PNP routinely extends an invitation to the top-scoring candidates within its pool to present a complete application to the MPNP. These Manitoba PNP draws typically occur bi-weekly, subject to certain exceptions. The schedule, size, and timing of subsequent draws will depend on the MPNP application inventory's requirements.
