In Expression-of-Interest Draw #280 held on 24 September and published 25 September, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 474 candidates to apply for permanent residence across its Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Worker Overseas and International Education streams. The minimum ranking score for the occupation-specific Skilled Worker category climbed to 760, its highest level of 2026, reflecting shrinking provincial nomination quotas. Seventy-two invitations went to francophone candidates, aligning with Manitoba’s commitment to attract bilingual talent. The province also selected internationally licensed healthcare professionals under NOC 31102, fast-tracking pathways in critically short-staffed hospitals outside Winnipeg. Employers should note that nomination certificates add 600 Comprehensive-Ranking-System points, virtually guaranteeing an Express Entry invitation. However, tighter provincial allocations mean timing is critical: the next MPNP draw may not occur for three weeks, and applicants have only 60 days to submit full documentation once invited. Mobility teams placing foreign workers in Manitoba should ensure job offers meet prevailing-wage thresholds and that candidates’ language tests and credential assessments remain valid to avoid refusal at the nomination-application stage.
Source: Immigration.ca
