BREAKING NEWS: MPNP PNP Latest Draw #271
Manitoba Holds 10th Immigration Draw of 2026, Prioritizes Recruitment Initiatives
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted another immigration draw on May 21, continuing its focus on skilled foreign workers connected to Manitoba through targeted recruitment efforts. The latest round invited candidates from both pathways under the Skilled Worker Stream and placed significant emphasis on applicants linked to Manitoba-specific recruitment campaigns and temporary work permit policies.
This selection round became Manitoba’s 10th draw of 2026 and one of the province’s larger invitation rounds this year.
Manitoba Issues 96 Invitations in Latest Draw
In the May 21 draw, Manitoba issued a total of 96 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates who had active Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles.
The invitations were issued under the following immigration pathways:
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba
- Skilled Worker Overseas
To qualify for consideration, applicants needed to confirm in their EOI profile that they had received a direct invitation through a Manitoba strategic recruitment initiative or through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP).
Breakdown of Invitations by Recruitment Category
| Strategic recruitment initiative | LAAs issued |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 31 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 9 |
| Francophone Community | 4 |
| Regional Communities | 4 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP) | 48 |
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Express Entry Candidates Also Received Invitations
Among the 96 invitations issued in the latest draw, 20 were sent to candidates who had active federal Express Entry profiles along with valid job seeker validation codes.
These applicants may benefit from enhanced provincial nomination opportunities, which can significantly improve their chances of receiving permanent residence invitations from the federal government.
Why Some Eligible Profiles May Not Have Received an Invitation
- Missing or invalid language test identification numbers in the EOI profile;
- Expired English or French test results;
- Incorrect or missing invitation numbers related to recruitment initiatives;
- Manitoba Support Letters approved after June 30, 2025, for TPP work permit holders.
The province indicated that it is currently prioritizing applications connected to support letters approved before that date.
Manitoba Releases Updated Skilled Worker Stream Statistics
The MPNP also shared updated figures covering immigration activity between January and April 2026 under the Skilled Worker Stream.
These statistics provide insight into invitation volumes, nomination approvals, pending applications, and refusals.
Skilled Worker – NB Graduates
- Graduation from a PGWP-eligible program at a New Brunswick DLI
- Full-time employment or a job offer from an eligible NB employer
EOIs Drawn in 2026
The following figures represent the number of candidates selected from Manitoba’s EOI pool each month:
| Month | EOIs Drawn |
|---|---|
| January | 102 |
| February | 101 |
| March | 60 |
| April | 340 |
April recorded a sharp increase in invitations compared to earlier months.
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Provincial Nominations Issued by Manitoba
| Month | Nominations Issued |
|---|---|
| January | 484 |
| February | 425 |
| March | 389 |
| April | 445 |
Enhanced Nominations
Enhanced nominations linked to the federal Express Entry system accounted for 571 approvals in total during the same period.
| Month | Nominations Issued |
|---|---|
| January | 154 |
| February | 146 |
| March | 129 |
| April | 142 |
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Nomination Applications Submitted
Application intake numbers declined steadily during the first four months of the year.
| Month | Applications Received |
|---|---|
| January | 292 |
| February | 237 |
| March | 105 |
| April | 109 |
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Applications Under Assessment
The province also reported a drop in the number of pending applications awaiting processing or assessment.
| Month | Applications Received |
|---|---|
| January | 2,605 |
| February | 2,355 |
| March | 2,030 |
| April | 1,014 |
The reduction may indicate that Manitoba is accelerating processing efforts to manage inventory more efficiently.
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Provincial Nomination Refusals
| Month | Refusals |
|---|---|
| January | 95 |
| February | 38 |
| March | 35 |
| April | 95 |
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Manitoba’s Immigration Strategy Remains Labour-Focused
By targeting applicants with local ties and labour market integration, Manitoba aims to address workforce shortages while supporting long-term economic growth across the province.
With additional draws expected throughout the year, skilled workers connected to Manitoba may continue to see opportunities through both base and enhanced provincial nomination streams.
Source: immigratemanitoba.com
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