Manitoba Issues Over 3,300 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Overview
The province of Manitoba has conducted its latest immigration selection round under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), extending invitations to over 3,300 skilled workers, international graduates, and overseas candidates to apply for provincial nomination. This marks another significant step in Manitoba’s strategy to attract skilled talent to support its labour market needs and economic growth.
Draw Results – September 4, 2025 (Draw #253)
On September 4, 2025, the MPNP issued a total of 3,347 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) across multiple immigration pathways.
| Stream / Pathway | Invitations Issued (LAAs) | Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Overseas (Strategic Recruitment Initiatives) | 15 | 844 |
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba | 1,466 | N/A |
| International Education Stream | 1,866 | N/A |
| Total | 3,347 | – |
Breakdown of Strategic Recruitment Initiatives (Skilled Worker Overseas)
| Recruitment Initiative | LAAs Issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 4 |
| Francophone Community | 7 |
| Regional Communities | 3 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Special Selection – Citizens of Ukraine
A separate draw was also conducted under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream, specifically targeting candidates who declared Ukraine as their country of citizenship and who met the stream’s eligibility requirements.
International Education Stream
A total of 1,866 international graduates meeting the eligibility criteria were invited under this stream, reflecting Manitoba’s ongoing commitment to retaining skilled international students as part of its workforce.
Express Entry Candidates
Out of the total 3,347 invitations, 415 were issued to candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes, providing them with an additional pathway toward permanent residency.
Why Some Candidates Did Not Receive an Invitation
Despite meeting or exceeding the minimum cut-off score, some candidates may not have received invitations due to:
- Missing or invalid language test numbers in their Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Expired language test results at the time of the draw.
- Failure to provide a valid invitation number despite declaring receipt of a direct invitation under a strategic recruitment initiative.
Strategic Recruitment Initiatives – Explained
Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives are specialized employer and community-driven processes designed to address labour shortages in critical industries.
Key details:
- Employers must meet program eligibility standards and follow Manitoba’s recruitment process.
- International candidates must meet criteria related to education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.
- The MPNP evaluates whether candidates have ties to other Canadian provinces, as this may affect their likelihood of staying in Manitoba long-term.
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