Last Updated On 10 February 2024, 10:38 AM EST (Toronto Time)

Manitoba PNP Draw February 2024: The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) kicked off February with its first draw on February 8th, issuing a total of 282 invitations to apply for permanent residency.

This draw marked a promising start for individuals aspiring to make Manitoba their home, showcasing the province’s commitment to attracting skilled workers and international graduates.

In this latest MPNP draw, 26 of the invited individuals possessed both a job seeker validation code and a valid Express Entry profile, emphasizing the province’s focus on individuals with strong potential to contribute to Manitoba’s economy.

The breakdown of the invitations in the February Manitoba PNP draw reveals the diverse streams through which candidates were selected:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba:
- Invitations: 151
- MPNP Cutoff Score: 619

The draw considered profiles with a close relative in Manitoba, emphasizing family connections as a valuable factor in the selection process.

Those with a Manitoba supporter who is a close family member, a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, a long-term resident of Manitoba, and has lived in the province for at least a year were given priority.

International Education Stream:
- Number of Invitations: 83

Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements of the International Education Stream (IES) were granted invitations, showcasing Manitoba’s commitment to retaining international graduates from designated institutions.

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

Profiles specifically invited under the MPNP Strategic Recruitment Initiative constituted this stream, underscoring the province’s targeted approach to addressing specific skill shortages.

As of January 31, due to the high volume of MPNP applications, processing obligations exceeded six months from the application submission date.

The MPNP draw in Manitoba on February 8 follows two major draws in January 2024 and a series of draws conducted in 2023.

In January 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held three draws, issuing a total of 815 permanent residency invitations.

102 of these invitations were sent to individuals with both a job seeker validation code and a valid Express Entry profile.

Click here for full details of the MPNP draws in January 2024.

The Manitoba PNP draw in January 2024 signals a positive start to the year, with a diverse pool of candidates invited to apply for permanent residency.

The consistent updates and strategic targeting of occupations reflect Manitoba’s commitment to addressing specific labour market needs.

Notable trends from the previous draws include fluctuations in cutoff scores and the targeted selection of occupations.

For instance, the draw on November 2, 2023, saw invitations for skilled workers in Manitoba from all occupations, with 204 candidates receiving invitations and a cutoff score of 785.

In contrast, the draw on August 24, 2023, demonstrated a different trend, with 250 invitations issued to skilled workers in Manitoba, albeit with a higher cutoff score of 646.

As individuals await future draws, these trends provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of immigration in Manitoba.

Stay tuned for the latest news and updates on the MPNP draw.

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC

Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) licensed by CICC (formerly known as ICCRC) with member number R708618. He brings extensive knowledge of immigration law and new changes to rapidly evolving IRCC.