The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted Expression of Interest Draw #263 on January 29, 2026, targeting Skilled Worker Stream candidates who were directly invited under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates. A total of 47 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued, including to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles. Candidates must ensure valid language test results and invitation numbers are provided to be considered. Those working in regulated occupations and fully licensed in Manitoba were prioritized, but full applications may be refused if licensing requirements are not met.

• Expression of Interest Draw #263 held on January 29, 2026, for Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways invited by MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives.
• 47 Letters of Advice to Apply issued: Employer Services (24), Francophone Community (3), Regional Communities (4), Ethnocultural Communities (2), Temporary Public Policy for Work Permits (14).
• 6 of the 47 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.
• Only candidates directly invited by MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy were considered in this draw.
• Candidates must provide valid third-party language test numbers and valid invitation numbers to be eligible for Letters of Advice to Apply.
• Candidates working in regulated occupations and fully licensed in Manitoba were selected; however, MPNP may refuse applications if licensing proof is not provided or candidates are not working in regulated occupations.

• Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates was applied in this draw.

• Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program pathways.
• Candidates invited through MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives or Temporary Public Policy.
• Applicants with Express Entry profiles who declared valid profile numbers and job seeker validation codes.

• Submit an Expression of Interest profile under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
• Ensure to provide valid third-party language test numbers and invitation numbers if applicable.
• Update EOI profiles with correct information to be considered for future draws.

• Draw date: January 29, 2026

• https://immigratemanitoba.com/2026/01/expression-of-interest-draw-263