The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has conducted another draw. It is the second round of invitations conducted by the province in April. Manitoba regularly conducts its draw through the EOI system and invites people to apply for PR applications.
If you have been invited to the latest Manitoba PNP draw, you will have 60 days to complete your application for Canada Permanent Residency (Canada PR) and the documents. If the timeframe passes, your application will no longer be considered.
Manitoba Latest PNP Draw – Results
The Manitoba Latest PNP Draw was held on 17 April, 2025 and 27 candidates were invited from the Skilled Worker Overseas stream to apply for Canada Permanent Residency. The Comprehensive Ranking Score required for this latest PNP draw is 621.
Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles that declared being directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.
- Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 27
- Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 621
Of the 27 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 3 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Special Work Permits Available for Manitoba PNP Candidates
Beginning April 22, 2025, special work permits will be available to certain Manitoba PNP candidates who are at risk of losing their legal status in Canada. These Manitoba-specific permits are valid for up to two years and are designed to support individuals awaiting permanent residency by allowing them to continue working legally in the province.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet several criteria such as:
- Hold a work permit that is set to expire within 45 days or have had one that expired in 2024 or 2025.
- Must be continuously residing in Manitoba since before January 15, 2025, and must have had a valid MPNP Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
- Must have a letter of employment from their current Manitoba employer and meet further requirements under the federal government’s temporary public policy.
This temporary public policy was first introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in August 2024 to support Provincial Nominee Program candidates who are contributing to local economies but face gaps in legal work authorization due to long wait times.
The policy provides a pathway for eligible individuals to apply for Open Work Permits (OWPs). Applicants must request a Support Letter from the MPNP by completing an online submission form, which includes documentation such as a current or expired work permit.
The application window remains open until December 31, 2025. This initiative aims to help stabilize Manitoba’s labor market by retaining skilled foreign workers and supporting their path to Canada permanent residence.
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Source: immigratemanitoba.com
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