Manitoba has released the details of the new immigration draw that was held on the 27th of January Manitoba has invited 758 potential immigrants to submit their applications for provincial nominations in 2022.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited candidates from the three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Below is the list of invitations that were issued for each program, as along with the minimum score thresholds in accordance with Manitoba’s expression of interest (EOI) method:
- Skilled workers in Manitoba – Invited to 212, with an Minimum score 609
- Skilled Workers Overseas – Invitations for 63 with the minimum score of 703;
- The International Education Stream – 40 invitations, no score required.
Of these invitations, 69 were sent out to applicants in an Express Entry system.
Express Entry is Canada’s application management program for three federal high-skilled immigrant programs The three programs are The Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Candidates for immigration who fill out a profile on Express Entry Express Entry system are ranked by the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Points are awarded based on factors such as age, experience in the workplace as well as education and the ability to communicate, among other things. Candidates with the highest scores are invited to submit applications for permanent residency by way of the regular express Entry draws.
You can obtain an invitation to stay permanently in the country by submitting directly via Express Entry. A provincial nomination grants applicants 600 points in CRS and guarantees that they will be invited to Apply (ITA) during the next draw for Express Entry.
Manitoba administers its immigration programs through the MPNP which assists with applicants for immigration with Federal government. Canadian provinces are not granted the power to grant permanent residency, however they are able to help applicants to move forward by releasing provincial nominations.
If you are interested in a nomination from Manitoba it is necessary to make the Expression of Interest form with MPNP. This will allow you to be eligible for the LAA via streams like the Skilled Workers in Manitoba as well as the Skilled workers overseas streams.
Manitoba will then rank candidates on a scale of 1,000 points based on their human capital and their connection to the province.
The Skilled Workers Overseas Category and Skilled Workers in Manitoba categories are designed to help Manitoba to select people who fit the requirements of its labour market.
Candidates from overseas must demonstrate connections to Manitoba via close family ties, prior encounters in the province or an invitation via some of Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives. It is not necessary to reside or working in Manitoba when you submit your application. of application to be considered eligible.
In order to be eligible for an invitation from the Skilled Workers in Manitoba category You must receive a full-time offer of employment from a provincial company.
International students who have completed their studies in Manitoba are eligible to receive an invitation to join the International Education Stream if they are able to demonstrate they possess the skills that are in high demand.
