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Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates

Further to the April 15, 2025 news release regarding the Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates, Manitoba will accept applications as of April 22, 2025 for Support Letters under the temporary public policy to facilitate work permits for prospective Provincial Nominee Program candidates, enabling eligible prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates whose work permits expired 2024 or 2025 or will expire in the next 45 days, to apply for a two-year Manitoba–specific work permit extension.   

Persons will only be able to apply for a Support Letter once their work permit has expired or will expire within the next 45 days.

Candidate Criteria

The temporary policy, which expires December 31, 2025, applies to prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates who meet one of the following scenarios:

  • Hold a valid work permit that will expire in 2025, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for a new work permit under section 200 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for an extension of the authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for restoration of temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Were authorized to work pursuant to paragraph 186 (u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations on May 7, 2024, and the work permit extension application remains pending or was approved, and have submitted an application for a new work permit under section 200 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Were authorized to work pursuant to paragraph 186 (u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations on May 7, 2024, and the work permit extension application remains pending or was approved, and have submitted an application for an extension of the authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

In addition to the criteria listed above, all candidates who apply for consideration under this temporary public policy must also demonstrate that they meet all the following conditions:

  • They had a valid Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest profile on January 15, 2025, and have a valid Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest profile at the time of this application
  • They were residing in Manitoba prior to January 15, 2025 and have continuously remained residing in Manitoba
  • They are currently employed in Manitoba with a Manitoba employer that is willing to provide a letter of employment*.
  • They are intending to establish in Manitoba as a permanent resident.

How to Apply for Consideration under the Temporary Public Policy

Persons who meet the above listed criteria may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba by completing an online submission form that will be available as of April 22, 2025.

To be considered for a Support Letter, candidates must provide all of the following documents in their submission (incomplete applications will not be approved):

  • A letter of employment from their current employer*, and
  • A copy of their current work permit, proof of authorization to work, or proof they had a valid work permit as of May 7, 2024, and have since applied for restoration of their temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
  • A copy of their Expression of Interest profile.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept applications under this temporary policy until December 31, 2025. However, Manitoba reserves the right to limit the number of support letters it will issue.

Starting April 22, 2025, eligible prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba. The weblink for that online form will be posted here on that date.

*If candidates had a valid work permit as of May 7, 2024, and have since applied for restoration of their temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, they must provide a valid job offer from their Manitoba employer.

Please click here to link to a FAQ page.

Destination Canada Mobility Forum 2025

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, along with the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM) and Acceuil Francophone, will be participating in the upcoming Government of Canada’s Destination Canada Mobility Forum, a recruitment fair for bilingual skilled workers in Paris, France on February 14 and 15, 2025 and in the virtual version from March 3rd to 5th.

Every year, the Canadian government organizes this event to connect Canadian employers in predominantly anglophone provinces with skilled bilingual candidates from a variety of industries.

To learn more about the Destination Canada Mobility Forum, please click here.

Update to Extension of the Public Policy – Open Work Permit for Foreign Workers with a Support Letter from a Province or Territory

On January 21, 2025, the MPNP published that IRCC had extended this public policy until December 31, 2025. This policy update for Manitoba has not yet been finalized and the link to IRCC’s policy published in our announcement on January 21, is no longer valid. Details are still being completed and any updates will be posted on this page as soon as they become available.

In the interim, please remember it is a temporary resident’s responsibility to ensure that their immigration status in Canada remains valid and legal.  You may visit IRCC’s website for more information – Temporary Residents – Canada.ca.

Extension of the Public Policy – Open Work Permit for Foreign Workers with a Support Letter from a Province or Territory

Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada has extended this public policy until December 31, 2025. The details of this extended federal public policy for Manitoba and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are still being finalized and any updates will be posted on this page.

In the interim, please remember it is a temporary resident’s responsibility to ensure that their immigration status in Canada remains valid and legal.  You may visit IRCC’s website for more information – Temporary Residents – Canada.ca.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program System – Technical Issue – Update

Further to the notice posted on December 6, 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) continues to work to address a technical issue affecting some of its processes.

Applications and Expressions of Interest are still being received. Expression of Interest draws are expected to resume once the technical issue has been resolved.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program System – Technical Issue

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) database is currently experiencing a technical issue affecting some of its processes. The acknowledgement of receipt email which includes the applicant’s file number has not been issued to applicants since December 1, 2024.

The technical team is aware and is working to fix the issue as quickly as possible.

Applications and Expressions of Interest are still being received.

As a result, there will be no MPNP Expression of Interest draw the week of December 2, 2024. Expression of Interest draws are expected to resume the week of December 9, 2024.

Conclusion of the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates

Manitoba will continue to accept applications under the Temporary public policy to facilitate work permits for prospective Provincial Nominee Program candidates until Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST. As of December 19, 2024, the online submission form will be closed, and new Support Letter applications will not be accepted.

Persons who meet eligibility criteria may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba by completing the online submission form prior to December 19, 2024.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept applications under this temporary policy until December 31, 2024.

Manitoba government accepting applications for Manitoba Settlement Support Services program

The Manitoba government is now accepting applications under the Newcomer Community Integration Support (NCIS) Program – Manitoba Settlement Support Services (MSSS). MSSS provides funding to service providers to support them in enhancing settlement and integration services and programs that facilitate the social and economic integration of newcomers in Manitoba.

For information on how to apply, please visit the NCIS web page. The submission deadline for applications is Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates

Further to the September 4, 2024, news release regarding the Temporary public policy to facilitate work permits for prospective Provincial Nominee Program candidates, Manitoba will accept applications as of Wednesday, September 18, 2024, for Support Letters enabling eligible prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates whose work permits expire/expired in 2024 to apply for a two-year Manitoba-specific work permit extension.

Candidate Criteria

The temporary policy, which expires December 31, 2024, applies to prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates who meet one of the following scenarios:

  • Hold a valid work permit that will expire in 2024, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for a new work permit under section 200 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for an extension of the authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and have submitted an application for restoration of temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Were authorized to work pursuant to paragraph 186 (u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations on May 7, 2024, and the work permit extension application remains pending or was approved, and have submitted an application for a new work permit under section 200 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Were authorized to work pursuant to paragraph 186 (u) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations on May 7, 2024, and the work permit extension application remains pending or was approved, and have submitted an application for an extension of the authorization to remain in Canada as a temporary resident under section 181 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

In addition to the criteria listed above, all candidates who apply for consideration under this temporary public policy must also demonstrate that they meet all the following conditions:

  • They had a valid Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest profile on May 10, 2024, and have a valid Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest profile at the time of this application
  • They were residing in Manitoba prior to May 10, 2024 and have continuously remained residing in Manitoba

How to Apply for Consideration under the Temporary Public Policy

Persons who meet the above listed criteria may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba by completing an online submission form that will be available as of Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

To be considered for a Support Letter, candidates must provide all of the following documents in their submission (incomplete applications will not be approved):

  • A copy of their current work permit, proof of authorization to work, or proof they had a valid work permit as of May 7, 2024, and have since applied for restoration of their temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept applications under this temporary policy until December 31, 2024. Manitoba will prioritize applications for Support Letters submitted by persons whose work permits have expired or will expire within the next 45 days.

Eligible prospective Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba online at: https://mbeoi2024.gov.mb.ca/en-US/

*If candidates had a valid work permit as of May 7, 2024, and have since applied for restoration of their temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, they must provide a valid job offer from their Manitoba employer.

Please click here to link to a FAQ page.

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