On December 18, 2025, Manitoba issued 63 Letters of Advice to Apply under the Skilled Worker Stream for candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives and a temporary public policy.
Manitoba's Expression of Interest Draw #260 targeted Skilled Worker Stream candidates directly invited by the MPNP under strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates. A total of 63 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued, including 8 to candidates with valid Express Entry profiles. Candidates must ensure valid language test numbers and invitation numbers are provided in their EOIs to be considered. Those working in regulated occupations with full licensing were prioritized, but full applications may be refused if licensing proof is not provided.
- Draw #260 held on December 18, 2025, for Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
- 63 Letters of Advice to Apply issued to candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives: Employer Services (10), Francophone Community (27), Regional Communities (5), and Temporary Public Policy (21).
- 8 of the 63 candidates declared 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 in their EOIs to be eligible.
- Candidates working in regulated occupations with full Manitoba licensing were selected; applications may be refused if licensing proof is missing or candidates are not working in regulated occupations.
- Candidates advised to update EOIs with correct information if they did not receive Letters of Advice to Apply despite meeting criteria.
- Candidates may consider declining Letters of Advice to Apply if they cannot provide required licensing proof.
- Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates continues to be used for candidate selection.
- MPNP emphasizes requirement for valid language test numbers and invitation numbers in EOIs.
- MPNP may refuse applications lacking proof of licensing for regulated occupations.
- Skilled Worker Stream candidates under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program pathways, including Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas.
- Candidates invited through MPNP strategic recruitment initiatives and Temporary Public Policy for work permits.
- Candidates with regulated occupations requiring Manitoba licensing.
- Submit an Expression of Interest profile under the Skilled Worker Stream pathways.
- Ensure to provide valid third-party language test numbers and valid invitation numbers in the EOI.
- Respond promptly to Letters of Advice to Apply if issued.
- Update EOI profile information if necessary to meet eligibility for future draws.
- December 18, 2025 - Expression of Interest Draw #260