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Manitoba PNP Holds Targeted Draw, Inviting Overseas Skilled Workers via Strategic Recruitment Initiative

Manitoba Maintains Consistent PNP Draws, Latest Round Focuses on Strategic Recruitment

Amid varying frequencies of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws across Canada in 2025, Manitoba has remained one of the few provinces maintaining a relatively consistent invitation rhythm. On Wednesday, May 1, the province once again conducted an immigration draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), extending formal invitations to apply for immigration to a specific group of overseas skilled workers.

Draw Details: High Score Requirement and Strategic Selection

According to information released by Manitoba Immigration, this draw was conducted through the MPNP’s Skilled Worker Overseas stream. A total of 26 candidates received Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), a crucial step towards provincial nomination.

A critically important detail is that all candidates invited in this round must have been directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative beforehand. This signifies that the draw was not open to all eligible overseas skilled workers but was highly targeted and strategic.

Furthermore, the selection criteria for this draw were demanding, with the minimum Ranking Score set at 727 points. This indicates that the invited candidates generally possess strong language proficiency, education, work experience, and connections to Manitoba.

Among the 26 invitees, 7 declared having a valid Express Entry profile and a corresponding job seeker validation code within the federal immigration system. If these candidates successfully obtain provincial nomination, they will receive an additional 600 points in the federal Express Entry system, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Understanding the "Strategic Recruitment Initiative"

The core mechanism behind this draw, the Strategic Recruitment Initiative, is a key tool designed by Manitoba to address local labour market shortages. The initiative aims to assist Manitoba employers genuinely in need of skilled workers to more effectively recruit suitable talent from abroad.

Employers wishing to participate must first meet the relevant eligibility criteria for the positions they are hiring for and successfully complete the province's "ABC Recruitment Process." Once approved, employers can submit the details of their selected international candidates to Manitoba's Employer Services for consideration under this initiative.

Candidates invited through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative must meet all eligibility requirements of the MPNP stream under which they are invited (like the Skilled Worker Overseas stream in this draw), in addition to meeting basic thresholds for age, education, work experience, and language proficiency (typically English or French). Notably, the initiative gives preference to candidates and positions addressing labour market needs outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, reflecting a policy direction aimed at promoting balanced development across the province.

About the "Skilled Worker Overseas Stream"

The Skilled Worker Overseas stream, utilized in this draw, is one of Manitoba's primary pathways for attracting foreign skilled workers who meet specific criteria. The core requirement for this stream is that applicants must demonstrate an "established connection" to Manitoba.

This connection can be established in one of three ways:

  1. Through the support of family members or friends residing in Manitoba;
  2. Having previous post-secondary education or work experience in Manitoba; or
  3. Receiving an Invitation to Apply directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative (as was the case for those invited in this draw).

In addition to the "connection" requirement, foreign nationals applying under the Skilled Worker Overseas stream must also score at least 60 points on the MPNP's assessment grid based on factors such as language proficiency, age, work experience, education, and adaptability to meet the basic eligibility for the stream. It's important to clarify that these 60 points represent the minimum eligibility threshold, whereas the 727 points used in this draw represent the actual cut-off score based on a comprehensive ranking of candidates and specific strategic recruitment needs.

This targeted draw by Manitoba once again demonstrates its strategy of using the provincial nominee program flexibly to attract needed talent, particularly through close collaboration with employers via the Strategic Recruitment Initiative, creating a unique immigration pathway for specific overseas skilled workers.

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