Recently, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued a significant number of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination. The latest draw included invitations for workers in various sectors, such as education, childcare, healthcare, and strategically recruited candidates.
- 211 workers in select education or childcare occupations;
- 46 workers in healthcare; and
- 83 strategically recruited candidates.
Invited candidates have the opportunity to proceed towards Canadian permanent residence by submitting a complete provincial nomination application within 60 days. Upon receiving a nomination, they may request a work permit support letter from the MPNP to facilitate a federal work permit application.
Provincial nominees may also be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) after applying for permanent residence. A recent temporary public policy has facilitated the process for base PNP applicants to apply for BOWPs earlier by easing certain eligibility conditions.
Individuals who were not part of the recent draw still have options to access an open work permit through the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge policy, which aims to support at-risk Manitoba workers, including MPNP candidates who met specific criteria.
Draw Details
The MPNP’s recent provincial immigration draw allocated invitations across different streams and pathways, focusing on specific selection criteria for each category.
| Stream/pathway | Selection criteria | Details | LAAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway | Occupation-specific selection | Employment in a qualifying education or childcare occupation | 211 |
| Employment in a healthcare occupation |