Manitoba holds PNP draws and invites more skilled workers. The recent draw was held on May 1, 2025, wherein skilled professionals outside Canada were invited to apply.
Moreover, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 26 Letters of Advice to Apply to applicants through its Skilled Worker Overseas stream.
Applicants were considered for this draw only if they were invited directly by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.
In addition to meeting all the eligibility criteria of the stream to be considered under this draw, applicants needed to have a minimum ranking score of 727.
Of the 26 applicants invited, seven declared having a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
What Is A Strategic Recruitment Initiative?
Strategic recruitment initiatives help employers in Manitoba who need skilled workers recruit foreign talent.
In order to participate, an employer must meet certain eligibility criteria for the positions they are hiring for and complete the province’s ABC Recruitment Process.
Once this has been approved, they can submit details of international applicants to Manitoba’s Employer Services.
In addition to meeting all eligibility criteria of the stream they are invited under, applicants must also meet eligibility criteria regarding age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
Also, preference under these initiatives is given to labor market needs outside of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.
About Manitoba’s Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
Manitoba holds PNP draws and invites more skilled workers. Moreover, the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream is a PR pathway for foreign workers who can demonstrate an ‘established connection’ to Manitoba.
This can be through:
- The support of family or friends
- Prior education or work experience in Manitoba
- An invitation to apply (ITA) from the MPNP as part of a strategic recruitment initiative
In addition, foreign nationals must score a minimum of 60 points based on their language proficiency, work experience, etc.
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