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This was a promising start for those hoping to call Manitoba home, demonstrating the province’s dedication to drawing in skilled workers and foreign graduates.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) began its first draw on February 8th. There were a total of 282 invitations to apply for permanent residency.

Summary of the Draw:

1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba:

• Invitations: 151
• MPNP Cutoff Score: 619

The draw took into account profiles that included a close relative in Manitoba, highlighting the importance of family ties in the selection process.

2. International Education Stream:

• Number of Invitations: 83

Invitations were sent to candidates who fulfilled the International Education Stream (IES) qualifying requirements, demonstrating Manitoba’s dedication to keeping international graduates from approved universities.

3. Skilled Worker Overseas:

• Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 48
• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 713

This stream was made up of profiles that were especially invited under the MPNP Strategic Recruitment Initiative, highlighting the province’s focused strategy to address particular skill shortages.

If you are thinking of settling in Canada: check your eligibility