Expression of Interest Draw #245

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 62
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 626

Of the 62 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 8 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #244

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 26
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 727

Of the 26 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 7 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #243

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 27
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 621

Of the 27 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 3 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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 online at https://twpe.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.

Expression of Interest Draw #242

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 4
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 721

Of the 4 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 0 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #241

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered. Please see note #5 for more details.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 101
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 844

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 7
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 705

Of the 108 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 23 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #240

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

All eligible Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 98
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 861

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 13
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 724

Of the 111 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 27 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #239

International Education Stream

Master’s Degree or higher level of completed post-secondary education and close relative in Manitoba selection

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements, declare their highest level of completed education to be a Master’s Degree or higher and declare a Manitoba Supporter who is a close relative, is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen and is an established resident of Manitoba who has been residing in Manitoba for at least one year, were considered. Please see note #4 for more details.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 19

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 22
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 711

Of the 41 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 7 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Expression of Interest Draw #238

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements and at least four years of full-time work experience in the past five years. Please see note #4 for more details.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 59

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 17
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 612

Of the 76 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 18 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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.

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