• Immigration

    Manitoba Issued 403 Invitations To Immigration Candidates In A Draw Held On April 11

    Manitoba issued 403 invitations to immigration candidates in a draw held April 11 through its Skilled Workers Overseas stream.  The Skilled Workers Overseas stream is a key component of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), which allows the province to nominate a set number of economic immigration candidates for Canadian permanent residence each year. The April 11 draw issued 352 invitations to two groups of candidates, including an unspecified number with a profile in the federal Express Entry system. The Express Entry system manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main economic immigration categories — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class. Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination from Manitoba…

  • Immigration

    Manitoba Holds Fifth Expression Of Interest Draw Of 2019

    The province of Manitoba held its third Expression of Interest draw in less than three weeks on March 1, inviting 403 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.             The invitations brought the number issued so far this year by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) to 2,267. Those invited had an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile registered with the MPNP under its Skilled Worker Overseas, Skilled Worker in Manitoba or International Education stream. Submitting an EOI profile is the first required step for anyone who would like to be considered for a nomination from Manitoba through any of these streams. This includes individuals who already have…