Manitoba Issues Targeted Invitations in Latest EOI Draw for Skilled Workers Overseas
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The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is maintaining its strategic focus on inviting candidates with strong potential to contribute to the province’s workforce and economic development.
- Draw Highlights by Stream
- Date of Draw: April 17, 2025
- Stream: Skilled Worker Overseas
- Invitations Issued: 27 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs)
- Lowest Ranking Score Invited: 621
- Express Entry Candidates Among Invitees: 3
- (No candidates in this draw declared a valid Express Entry profile number or job seeker validation code)
Strategic Recruitment Initiative: Focus on Direct Invitations
These initiatives are organized outreach efforts by Manitoba to attract skilled talent from overseas, often including job fairs, virtual events, or employer-led recruitment missions.
Such candidates are considered to have a closer alignment with Manitoba’s labor needs and a higher likelihood of successful integration into the local workforce.
Integration with Canada’s Express Entry System
Out of the 27 candidates invited in this round, three had active Express Entry profiles, indicating Manitoba’s continued collaboration with the federal Express Entry system. These candidates had also submitted a valid job seeker validation code, ensuring their eligibility for consideration under the MPNP’s enhanced pathways.
Through this alignment, candidates who receive a provincial nomination benefit from an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, greatly improving their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What This Means for Prospective Applicants
Candidates selected under SRI typically:
- Engaging with strategic recruitment events organized or endorsed by the MPNP
- Maintaining an active and accurate Express Entry profile, especially if candidates are aiming to be considered under enhanced nomination streams
- Achieving competitive EOI scores, as the minimum score in this round was 621
While the number of invitations was limited in this draw, the targeted approach underlines Manitoba’s intent to attract high-potential candidates who are likely to meet immediate labor demands and settle successfully in the province.
High Ranking Score Reflects Competitive Selection
The lowest-ranked candidate in this draw had a score of 721, which is relatively high compared to recent draws. This reflects the draw’s targeted nature and suggests that only highly qualified candidates with strong profiles were considered.
- Establishing connections to Manitoba through study, work, or family.
- Expressing a clear intent to settle in specific regions like Winkler to align with the province’s regional selection priorities.
- Creating and maintaining an up-to-date Express Entry profile to take advantage of potential expedited opportunities.
The absence of Express Entry-linked invitations in this draw may indicate that Manitoba is currently prioritizing direct recruitment efforts and provincial selection outside of the federal Express Entry system. However, this may shift in future draws, depending on Manitoba’s labour market requirements.
Implications for Future Applicants
- Attend MPNP-endorsed recruitment events or exploratory visits
- Align work experience with Manitoba’s in-demand occupations
- Build strong ties to the province (family connections, previous study or work experience in Manitoba)
- Ensure their profile meets the highest standards in terms of education, work experience, and language ability
Looking Ahead
Manitoba is expected to continue issuing draws under various streams in the coming weeks, potentially including Skilled Worker in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and broader Skilled Worker Overseas categories. Candidates are encouraged to monitor MPNP updates and participate in any upcoming strategic initiatives to increase their chances of selection.
For those aspiring to move to Manitoba through provincial nomination, it is crucial to stay informed, improve their profile scores, and actively pursue opportunities that demonstrate a genuine connection to the province.
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