Manitoba issues 3,347 invitations PNP Draw
Latest Manitoba PNP draw 2025
MPNP conducted another major draw on September 4, 2025, and issued 3,347 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in various immigration streams.
Segregation of Invitations Based on Category
1. International Education Stream
The highest number of invitations – 1,866 LAAs – was reserved for the eligible candidates under the International Education Stream (IES). This stream is intended for international graduates of recent vintage from the post-secondary institutions of Manitoba who have in-demand skills in the province.
2. Skilled Worker in Manitoba - Ukraine Selection Stream
In consideration of continued humanitarian assistance, Manitoba released 1,466 invitations for Ukrainian citizens from the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. Qualified candidates were supposed to have connections with the province, like current work offers or significant connections with the regional community.
3. Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
- Employer Services: 4 candidates
- Francophone Community: 7 candidates
- Regional Communities: 3 candidates
- Ethnocultural Communities: 1 candidate
Express Entry Applicants Included
Of the total offers, 415 went to Canadian immigrants who have an Express Entry file and who have also been given a job seeker verification code.
Invitation Distribution by Employment Source
The following Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) now fall under the exclusion list due to jobless rates exceeding the 6% threshold:
| Recruitment Pathway | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 15 |
| Francophone Community | 19 |
| Regional Communities | 1 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 2 |
Also, seven participants had active Express Entry profiles with active job seeker validation codes.
Manitoba PNP Draw Summary – September 4, 2025
- Total Invitations Issued: 3,347
By Category:
International Education Stream
- Invitations: 1,866
- CRS Cut-off: Not applicable (stream-based selection)
Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Ukraine Selection
- Invitations: 1,466
- CRS Cut-off: Not applicable (citizenship-based selection)
Skilled Worker Stream – Strategic Recruitment Initiatives
- Invitations: 15
- Lowest CRS Score: 844
- Breakdown:
- Employer Services: 4
- Francophone Community: 7
- Regional Communities: 3
- Ethnocultural Communities: 1
Express Entry Linked Invitations
- Out of total LAAs: 415
- Requirement: Valid Express Entry profile + job seeker validation code
Why This Matters
Education-based : Maintaining international students who will contribute to the economy right away.
Humanitarian-driven: Offering opportunities for Ukrainian citizens displaced by conflict.
Labour-market responsive: Decreasing skill gaps by strategic hiring and invitations from key sectors.
Diversity-oriented: Interested in candidates from francophone, regional, and ethnocultural categories.
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