FAQs – Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Foreign Nationals in Expression of Interest Provincial Nominee Program Pools

  1. Question: Am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter if I had an active Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Expression of Interest profile on May 10, 2024, and currently hold a visitor record?

    Answer: Yes, if you have a letter of employment from your Manitoba employer who will offer you full-time work once you receive a new work permit, and if one of the following situations applies to you, you may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba:
  • Reside in Manitoba with valid temporary resident status (including visitor record) when you apply for a Support Letter, or 
  • Reside in Manitoba and will apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to restore your status if your application for a Support Letter from Manitoba is approved.
  1. Question: Am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter if my work permit has expired but I have received or applied for a new work permit?

    Answer: Yes, if one of the following situations applies to you, you may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba:
  • 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 restoration of  temporary resident status under section 182 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, or
  • Held a work permit valid on May 7, 2024 that has since expired and currently hold a visitor record, 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
  1. Question: Am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter if I have received or applied for restoration of status?

    Answer: Yes, in some situations, a person who has applied for restoration of status may apply for a Support Letter. If one of the following situations applies to you, you may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba:
  • 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 restoration of their 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
  1. Question: I have received a Letter of Advice to Apply from the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), and my work permit expires in 2024, am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba?

    Answer: No, only those who have not received a Letter of Advice to Apply, had an active Expression of Interest profile on May 10, 2024, and have an active Expression of Interest profile at time of application may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba.

    While persons who have received a Letter of Advice to Apply are not eligible to apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba, the MPNP is temporarily prioritizing the assessment of submitted MPNP applications with expired or expiring work permits. MPNP applicants whose work permits have expired or are expiring within the next 45 days are asked to inform the MPNP by using the Skilled Worker Webform.
  1. Question: Am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter if I submitted an Expression of Interest profile after May 10, 2024?

    Answer: No, only persons who had an active Expression of Interest profile on May 10, 2024, may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba.
  1. Question: Am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter if I had an Expression of Interest on May 10, 2024, but that profile has since expired?

    Answer: Yes, if you had a valid Expression of Interest profile on May 10, 2024, but that profile has since expired, you may make a new profile to maintain your eligibility and apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba.
  1. Question: My work permit expires in 2025, am I eligible to apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba?

    Answer: No, only persons with work permits expiring or expired in 2024 may apply for a Support Letter from Manitoba.
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