Manitoba Issues 615 Invitations for Permanent Residency in Latest Draw

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 615 invitations for permanent residency (PR) in its latest draw on August 10, 2023.

The majority of invitations (249) were issued to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation Targeted Draw. This category is for candidates who are currently employed in Manitoba in occupations that are in high demand. The cutoff score for this category was 605.

Another 279 invitations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba: All Occupations category. This category is for candidates who are currently employed in Manitoba in any occupation, regardless of whether it is in high demand. The cutoff score for this category was 647.

47 invitations were issued to candidates in the International Education Stream. This category is for candidates who have graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution in the past 12 months.

Finally, 40 invitations were issued to candidates who were directly invited by Manitoba under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative. This initiative targets candidates who have skills that are in high demand in Manitoba.

The next MPNP draw is expected to be held on August 24, 2023.

Here are some key takeaways from the latest MPNP draw:

• The cutoff score dropped by 9 points from the previous draw. This is good news for candidates who are hoping to apply for the MPNP.
• The majority of invitations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba – Occupation Targeted Draw. This suggests that Manitoba is still looking for skilled workers to fill in-demand jobs.
• The International Education Stream is also a good option for candidates who have graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution.
• Candidates who are directly invited by Manitoba under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative have a good chance of being invited to apply for the MPNP.