On September 4th, 2025, the province of Manitoba held its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw and issued a good number of Letters of Advice to Apply for PRs to various categories. The total number of LAAs was 3,347 and were distributed among the three categories mentioned ahead in the article to prove the province’s ongoing efforts to recruit talented individuals, support overseas graduates, and provide humanitarian streams.
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Draw Breakdown
The invitation was issued to various categories, evenly distributing the requirements of the Canadian job market, humanitarian reasons, and educational retention. The specific invitation split is as follows:
- International Education Stream
- LAAs issued: 1,866
- CRS Cut-off: Not applicable
- LAAs issued: 1,866
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba – Ukraine Selection
- LAAs issued: 1,466
- CRS Cut-off: Not applicable
- LAAs issued: 1,466
- Skilled Worker Stream (Strategic Recruitment)
- LAAs issued: 15
- Lowest CRS score: 844
- Further distribution:
- Employer Services: 4
- Francophone Community: 7
- Regional Communities: 3
- Ethnocultural Communities: 1
- Employer Services: 4
- LAAs issued: 15
- Express Entry Linkage
- Out of total invitations: 415
- Requirement: Valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code
- Out of total invitations: 415
Why International Graduates Are Prioritized
Manitoba keeps international students at the center of its immigration program. By inviting nearly 1,900 candidates from the International Education Stream, the province ensures locally educated, bright professionals stay and contribute directly to its labour market. The policy involves giving business entities operating in Manitoba access to an immediate pool of well-informed, skilled labour knowledgeable about the local culture and labour market.
Relief for Ukrainian Citizens
Most of the offers—1,466 in total—specifically set aside for Ukrainian citizens fell within the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. This is typical of Manitoba’s approach of expanding safety, stability, and future permanent possibilities to those embroiled in conflict. The initiative isn’t just humanitarian but pragmatic in nature, given that many of those individuals already have connections within the province by virtue of work or community connections.
Strategic Recruitment for Talent Gaps
While just 15 invites went out for strategic initiatives, the influence is pronounced. The avenues fill skill gaps in special fields and societies. From ethnocultural engagement to francophone recruitment, targeted invites by Manitoba aim at creating a versatile and diversified workforce. The 844 minimum CRS score indicates how competitive the stream is.
Express Entry Applicants Also Benefit
Besides the draw engaged here, there were 415 candidates in total, likewise having active Express Entry profiles and consequently enjoying streamlined federal processing. The correlation of provincial nomination and federal Express Entry provides candidates with a direct route to permanent residency.
Manitoba’s Immigration Plan
This draw aligns with Manitoba’s balanced immigration approach:
- Postgraduate retention among locally studied graduates.
- Humanitarian aid for Ukrainian civilians.
- Targeted outreach for job filling.
- Promotion of diversity using francophone and ethnocultural invites.
- Through the Express Entry federal coordination.
With its announcement of over 3,300 invites in a single draw, Manitoba is reaffirming its place among the most inclusive provinces in Canada for immigrants.
