Skilled Worker Immigration Opportunities Manitoba
Manitoba Targeted Skilled Worker Invitations
Manitoba keeps pushing the development of its workforce with yet another ambitious move via the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). On August 21, 2025, the province held its latest immigration draw, opening the doors for skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination.
Who Was Invited?
The draw issued a total of 77 invitations, or Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The cut-off score to be eligible in this round was 612 points based on the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
Out of the selected candidates, 18 had their origins from the federal Express Entry pool, which comprised their eligible profile numbers and job seeker validation codes. This Express Entry link provides the individuals who have been selected with an accelerated pathway to permanent residence.
Recruitment Pathways Driving the Draw
This particular round of selection was unique in that all invitations were issued through Manitoba’s strategic recruitment initiatives. These are exclusive programs to link international talent with provincial employers and communities that need skilled labor.
The invitations were issued under four broad programs:
- Employer Services – 6 candidates
- Francophone Community – 29 candidates
- Regional Communities – 31 candidates
- Ethnocultural Communities – 11 candidates
By doing so, Manitoba positions newcomers in a position to contribute most to their culture and utilize their skills.
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.
Why Certain Eligible Candidates Missed Out
- Entering language test scores without noting the appropriate test identification number.
- Mentioning test results that were not the latest by the time the draw was held.
- Getting an invitation from a strategic recruitment stream, but failing to mention the correct invitation number.
Understanding Manitoba's Strategic Recruitment
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