The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued615 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) Thursday to immigration candidates applying through its Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM), Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO), and International Education streams.
Read more:
Ten Jobs With The Most Vacancies In Toronto Offer Opportunities To Immigrate To Canada
The World is in the Midst of a Significant Migration Surge: How Does This Impact Canada
May’s spike in spousal sponsorships softened in June as immigration program set to hit record high
Through the SWM stream, the province sent out 249 LAAs on Aug. 10 to candidates with a minimum score of 605 in an occupation-targeted draw to bring more machine operators and labourers.
Machine operators and labourers targeted in SWM draw
The machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing are categorized under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 as a Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) level four.
What Were the Details of the Latest Manitoba Draw?
| Stream | Sub-Stream | Letters of Advice to Apply | Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate |
| 1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba | NOC major group 94 and major group 95 | 249 | 605 |
| All occupations | 279 | 647 | |
| 2) International Education Stream | 47 | – | |
| 3) Skilled Workers Overseas | Strategic Recruitment Initiative | 40 | 708 |
The labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities targeted in this draw are categorized as TEER five occupations.
Through the SWM stream, Manitoba also sent out 279 LAAs to candidates with a minimum score of 647 in a draw which did not target specific occupations.
The SWM is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers and tries to select foreign-trained workers with the required skills for permanent residence. The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to Manitoba, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.
Manitoba sends out 40 LAAs to SWO stream candidates
Through the International Education Stream (IES), the province sent out 47 LAAs.
The IES, which has three pathways, is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under it, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination.
And through its Skilled Worker Overseas stream, Manitoba sent out a further 40 LAAs to candidates with a minimum score of 708.
“Of the 615 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 43 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code,” noted the province on its website.
The SWO includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry pathway and a direct provincial pathway.
It is aimed at international skilled workers with skills and training in Manitoba’s in-demand occupations. Priority is given to applicants and spouses with close family connections, plus the language proficiency, training and experience to find jobs quickly.