Manitoba Invites 278 Immigration Candidates in Latest PNP Draw

Manitoba is a popular destination among aspirants seeking to immigrate to Canada. Both the job market and the economy are steady in the province. The Manitoba PNP Program is a key part of Canada’s immigration system, allowing many talented individuals to migrate to the country. 

In the latest MPNP draw,  the Manitoba province has issued Letter of Advice to 278 candidates. The draw was held on February 24, 2022. The majority of invites are sent to the candidates belonging to Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education Streams.

The Latest MPNP Draw – Key Points

• The draw is the fourth Manitoba PNP draw held in February 2022 and 137th in MPNP history.
• With this draw, the number of Canada PR invitations issued by the province has crossed 1300.
• After making the final submission of their application, the invited candidates will be awarded 600 extra CRS points for their Express Entry profile.

A Brief About Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Provinces in Canada are unable to issue Canada PR status on their own, however, they can improve the CRS score of the candidates by providing provincial nominations. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is in charge of the province’s immigration programs. Candidates who wish to immigrate to Manitoba must first submit an Expression of Interest to the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program (MPNP). They can apply for an LAA through three different streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, and International Education Streams.

Three Streams of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba

The offshore candidates who are already residing in the province and working full-time for a provincial employer are targeted by this stream. The stream includes international graduates and temporary foreign workers. Manitoba Work Experience and Employer Direct Recruitment are the two pathway programs available in this track.

• Skilled Worker Overseas

The stream mostly aims for candidates from outside the country. A point-based method is used to assess the candidates. To be considered for the stream, applicants must meet certain qualifications, which are based on five factors: age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and flexibility. The Human Capital Pathway and Manitoba Express Entry are the two main options to apply for the stream.

• International Education Stream

The program allows international students to apply for Canada PR and dwell in the province. To apply for the stream, students must meet specific qualifying requirements. Only graduates from the province of Manitoba are able to apply for this stream. Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and International Student Entrepreneur Pilot are the three routes to apply under the International Education Stream.

Endnote

Manitoba just informed about the creation of an expert group that will suggest improvements to the province’s present immigration laws and policies. The areas where the council will concentrate its actions include increasing the number of immigrants and business investors to the province, optimizing the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, and enhancing settlement services. Hence, if you are striving to get Canada PR, this may be the right time to lodge an application. For further details and assistance on MPNP, you can connect with our Canada immigration consultants.