Manitoba continues to demonstrate consistency in holding Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2025. On May 1, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a new immigration draw, focusing on skilled workers living outside Canada.
A total of 26 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream. However, this draw was exclusively for candidates who had been directly invited by the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative.
To be eligible for consideration, candidates had to meet all criteria for the stream and achieve a minimum ranking score of 727. Among those invited, 7 candidates reported having a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.
Understanding Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
Strategic recruitment initiatives are designed to help Manitoba employers fill labour shortages by bringing in qualified international workers. Employers must first meet specific eligibility requirements related to the positions they intend to fill and must go through the province’s ABC Recruitment Process.
Once approved, these employers can submit the profiles of potential international candidates to Manitoba’s Employer Services. Invited candidates must meet all requirements for the specific MPNP stream and also demonstrate qualifications related to age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.
These initiatives generally prioritize job vacancies located outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to support broader provincial development.
About the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
The Skilled Worker Overseas stream provides a pathway to permanent residency for foreign nationals who have a strong connection to Manitoba. Such a connection can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
- Support from family members or friends residing in Manitoba
- Previous work experience or education in the province
- A direct invitation from the MPNP through a strategic recruitment initiative
Candidates must also meet a minimum score of 60 points, assessed based on language ability, age, employment history, education, and adaptability.
