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Expression of Interest Draw #257 by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

On November 6, 2025, Manitoba issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker Stream for candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives.

Summary

Manitoba's Expression of Interest Draw #257 targeted Skilled Worker Stream candidates who were directly invited by the MPNP under specific strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits. A total of 47 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued, including 10 to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles. Candidates must ensure valid language test results and invitation numbers to be considered and must be working in regulated occupations with proper licensing to proceed with full applications.

Key points
  • Expression of Interest Draw #257 on November 6, 2025, targeted Skilled Worker Stream profiles under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways invited by MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives.
  • 47 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued: Employer Services (11), Francophone Community (18), Regional Communities (12), Ethnocultural Communities (4), Temporary Public Policy (2).
  • 10 of the 47 letters 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.
  • 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 with full licensing in Manitoba were selected; MPNP may refuse applications from those not meeting these criteria.
  • Candidates advised to update their EOI profiles with correct information to be considered in future draws.
Policy changes
  • Emphasis on valid language test results and invitation numbers for eligibility.
  • Requirement for candidates to be working in regulated occupations with full licensing to avoid refusal of applications.
Who is affected
  • Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program pathways who received direct invitations under strategic recruitment initiatives or Temporary Public Policy.
  • Candidates with valid Express Entry profiles who declared them in their applications.
  • Applicants working in regulated occupations in Manitoba with proper licensing.
How to apply / next steps
  • Submit an Expression of Interest profile under the Skilled Worker Stream 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.
Dates
  • November 6, 2025 - Date of Expression of Interest Draw #257.
Keywords
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program MPNP Expression of Interest Skilled Worker Stream Strategic Recruitment Letters of Advice to Apply Temporary Public Policy regulated occupation language test Express Entry
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Published
2026-02-21
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