Recently, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination, targeting various occupations including natural sciences, engineering, architecture, IT, family physicians, French-speaking candidates, and strategically recruited individuals.

Successful nominees have the opportunity to apply for Canadian permanent residence by submitting a complete application for provincial nomination within a 60-day timeframe. Additionally, nominees can request a work permit support letter from the MPNP to facilitate their work permit application with the federal government.

Key Opportunities

• Provincial nominees may also qualify for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) after submitting their permanent residence application.
• Base PNP applicants can now apply for a BOWP at an accelerated pace due to recent policy changes that streamline the process.
• At-risk Manitoba workers who were not invited can explore open work permit options under the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge policy if they meet specific criteria.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the recent EOI draw #280 were categorized based on different streams and pathways, with specific details on occupations, LAAs issued, and cutoff scores.

Stream/pathway	Selection criteria	Details	LAAs issued	Cutoff score
Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway	Occupation-specific selection	Employment in various fields such as natural sciences, engineering, architecture, IT, and healthcare.	417	760
Francophone selection	Primary language of communication	N/A	16	N/A