The Latest Manitoba PNP Draw Invited 542 Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residency

Manitoba, a province in the heart of Canada, has consistently been a popular destination for immigrants seeking to make Canada their new home. On October 5, the Manitoba PNP Draw held and extended invitations to 542 candidates to apply for permanent residency. This blog will provide an in-depth overview of this latest draw and important details for potential applicants.

Latest MPNP Expression of Interest Draw #197

The 197th EOI draw held by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) was characterized by its detailed selection criteria for candidates seeking permanent residency through various streams. Here are the key highlights of the draw:

Skilled Workers Stream

Occupation-Specific Selection

The MPNP considered profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in occupations identified with high labor needs based on data published by Statistics Canada.

The number of Letters of Advice to Apply: 219
Ranking score of the lowest-ranked candidate: 610.

The occupations under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 major groups were considered:

72 – technical trades
73 – general trades
75 – helpers and laborers.

All Occupations

Profiles that were not selected in the occupation-specific selection were considered.

Letters of Advice to Apply were issued: 222
Lowest-ranked candidate score: 629.

International Education Stream

The International Education Stream is designed for profiles that declare meeting eligibility requirements for international education.

Letters of Advice to Apply: 60

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative were considered.

Letters of Advice to Apply: 41
Lowest-ranked candidate score: 601

Express Entry Candidates

Of the 542 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 140 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.

Key EOI Updates and Criteria for Manitoba PNP Draw 2023

The Manitoba PNP’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system was recently upgraded between September 15 and October 6, 2022, with no draws during this period. Since the reactivation of the EOI system, draw scores have been consistently higher.

Skilled Worker Overseas candidates were only considered if they had a direct invitation from the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative or a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code. These candidates are eligible for nomination only if their Express Entry profile remains valid at the time of the application assessment.

If you haven’t received a Letter of Advice to Apply despite having a higher score, it might be due to missing or invalid information in your EOI. Candidates in regulated occupations in Manitoba were selected. However, those not genuinely working in a regulated occupation or failing to provide proof of necessary licensing steps may face application refusal.

Manitoba PNP Draw #197: Your Gateway to Canadian PR

The latest Manitoba PNP draw, Expression of Interest Draw #197, showcased the province’s commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants from various backgrounds. With a detailed selection process that considers occupation-specific needs, international education, and Express Entry profiles, Manitoba continues to be an attractive destination for those seeking Canadian permanent residency. As the program continues to evolve, potential applicants should stay informed and take advantage of this opportunity to make Manitoba their new home in Canada.