Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs): Manitoba’s latest draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has just concluded, resulting in 371 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) being issued. Here’s a breakdown of the draw, which took place on May 9, across various MPNP streams:
Skilled Workers In Manitoba (Specific Transport Occupations): Targeting specific transport occupations, 18 LAAs were issued. The highlighted occupations include supervisors of motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 72024) and bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators (NOC 73301).
General Skilled Workers In Manitoba: A total of 242 LAAs were issued in this draw, with a minimum score requirement of 836 points.
International Education Stream (IES): 76 LAAs were issued to candidates under the International Education Stream, providing opportunities for graduates from Manitoba institutions.
Skilled Workers Overseas (Strategic Recruitment Initiative): 35 LAAs were allocated to Skilled Workers Overseas candidates through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score of 698 points.
It’s noteworthy that among the invited candidates, 66 possessed valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.
For comprehensive details regarding the eligibility criteria and requirements for each stream featured in this draw, refer to the information provided below. This ensures that prospective applicants are well-informed about their pathways to immigration under the MPNP.
Navigating Manitoba’s immigration streams can be complex, but here’s a breakdown to help you understand your eligibility:
Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM)
If you’re currently working in Manitoba or have a job offer from a Manitoba employer, SWM might be your ticket to Canadian permanent residence. There are two pathways:
Manitoba Work Experience Pathway: Open to those already working in Manitoba on temporary permits or as international graduates, regardless of whether your occupation is in demand.
Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway: Tailored for individuals with job offers from approved Manitoba employers while residing overseas.
Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO)
Designed for skilled workers abroad, SWO offers two routes:
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway: For those eligible under another MPNP stream and meet Express Entry criteria, with skills in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations and close family ties to the province.
Human Capital Pathway: Targets skilled workers abroad with experience in In-Demand Occupations, emphasizing their potential to secure employment in Manitoba upon arrival.
International Education Stream (IES)
Dedicated to graduates from Manitoba’s educational institutions, IES offers three pathways:
Career Employment Pathway: Requires completion of a qualifying program from a Manitoba institution and a job offer in an In-Demand Occupation, with residency in Manitoba.
Graduate Internship Pathway: Available to Masters and Doctoral graduates who’ve completed internships through Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate, even without a job offer.
Student Entrepreneur Pathway: For graduates who’ve completed a program in Manitoba, operated a business in the province for six months post-graduation, and reside in Manitoba, with no specific net worth requirement.
