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Expression of Interest Draw #234

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 297

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: 102
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 630

Of the 399 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 43 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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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.

Expression of Interest Draw #233

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Close relative in Manitoba selection

Profiles declaring a Manitoba Supporter who is a close relative, is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, is an established resident of Manitoba and has been residing in Manitoba for at least one year were considered. Please see note #5 for more details.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 89
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 840

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 165

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: 25
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 617

Of the 279 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 55 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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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.

Expression of Interest Draw #232

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in the unit group listed below were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 41
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 672

The following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit group was considered in this draw:

  • 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 188

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: 45
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 709

Of the 274 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 33 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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Expression of Interest Draw #231

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

All eligible Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 50
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 872

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 156

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: 47
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 703

Of the 253 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 43 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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Expression of Interest Draw #230

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: 82
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 845

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 114

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: 38
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 711

Of the 234 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 36 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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Expression of Interest Draw #229

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 269

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: 79
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 582

Of the 348 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 56 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

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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.

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