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Manitoba Expression of Interest (EOI) Draws - Skilled Worker Stream Updates
Recent Expression of Interest draws by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) for Skilled Worker Stream candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives.
Summary
Manitoba Immigration regularly conducts Expression of Interest draws for the Skilled Worker Stream under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways. These draws issue Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates invited through various strategic recruitment initiatives including Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, Ethnocultural Communities, and a Temporary Public Policy facilitating work permits for prospective PNP candidates. Some candidates also declare valid Express Entry profiles.
Key points
- Expression of Interest Draw #263 (January 29, 2026) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply under strategic recruitment initiatives including Employer Services (24), Francophone Community (3), Regional Communities (4), Ethnocultural Communities (2), and Temporary Public Policy (14).
- Expression of Interest Draw #262 (January 15, 2026) issued 55 Letters of Advice to Apply with similar initiative breakdowns.
- Expression of Interest Draw #261 (December 31, 2025) included occupation-specific selection for health-related NOC groups and issued a total of 421 Letters of Advice to Apply under strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates (TPP) is actively used in draws to support candidate work permit facilitation.
- Candidates with valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation codes have been issued Letters of Advice to Apply in multiple draws, indicating coordination with federal Express Entry system.
Policy changes
- Use of Temporary Public Policy to facilitate work permits for prospective PNP candidates is highlighted as part of recent draws.
Who is affected
- Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program pathways (Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas).
- Candidates invited through MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives including Employer Services, Francophone Community, Regional Communities, Ethnocultural Communities, and Temporary Public Policy.
- Candidates with valid Express Entry profiles who are applying through Manitoba PNP.
How to apply / next steps
- Candidates must submit profiles under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways and await invitation through MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Upon receiving a Letter of Advice to Apply, candidates can proceed with their application to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
Dates
- Expression of Interest Draw #263: January 29, 2026
- Expression of Interest Draw #262: January 15, 2026
- Expression of Interest Draw #261: December 31, 2025
- Expression of Interest Draw #260: December 18, 2025
- Expression of Interest Draw #259: December 5, 2025
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