The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) kicked off February with a targeted draw aimed at candidates who had previously received a Letter of Invitation during strategic recruitment missions. Results released 1 February 2026 show that 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
Although modest in size, the draw is significant for employers scrambling to fill roles in manufacturing, transport and health services across the province. Unlike traditional Expression-of-Interest (EOI) draws that rely primarily on ranking scores, this invitation round was restricted to individuals who met Manitoba recruiters during overseas job fairs or virtual hiring sessions, underscoring the province’s preference for candidates who have demonstrated a pre-existing connection to Manitoba’s labour market.
Candidates now have 60 days to submit a complete nomination application, including proof of licensing if they work in a regulated occupation. Manitoba has cautioned that it may refuse files where applicants cannot show they are already licensed or actively pursuing credential recognition—an important warning for internationally trained professionals.
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Prospective nominees who need help securing the right travel documents or extending their status during the application process can turn to VisaHQ, an online platform that simplifies Canadian visa and permit submissions, offers tailored document checklists, and tracks real-time processing updates (https://www.visahq.com/canada/). This support can ease administrative burdens so applicants can focus on meeting Manitoba’s licensing and employment requirements.
For employers, the draw provides a predictable pipeline of workers who can transition swiftly from provincial nomination to federal permanent residence, typically within six to nine months. The nomination also grants eligible applicants a work-permit support letter, enabling them to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit and continue—or begin—employment while their permanent residence is in process.
With this draw, Manitoba becomes the second province to issue invitations in 2026, signalling that provincial immigration streams will remain a central component of Canada’s economic-migration strategy even as the federal government tightens overall intake targets.
Although modest in size, the draw is significant for employers scrambling to fill roles in manufacturing, transport and health services across the province. Unlike traditional Expression-of-Interest (EOI) draws that rely primarily on ranking scores, this invitation round was restricted to individuals who met Manitoba recruiters during overseas job fairs or virtual hiring sessions, underscoring the province’s preference for candidates who have demonstrated a pre-existing connection to Manitoba’s labour market.
Candidates now have 60 days to submit a complete nomination application, including proof of licensing if they work in a regulated occupation. Manitoba has cautioned that it may refuse files where applicants cannot show they are already licensed or actively pursuing credential recognition—an important warning for internationally trained professionals.
Prospective nominees who need help securing the right travel documents or extending their status during the application process can turn to VisaHQ, an online platform that simplifies Canadian visa and permit submissions, offers tailored document checklists, and tracks real-time processing updates (https://www.visahq.com/canada/). This support can ease administrative burdens so applicants can focus on meeting Manitoba’s licensing and employment requirements.
For employers, the draw provides a predictable pipeline of workers who can transition swiftly from provincial nomination to federal permanent residence, typically within six to nine months. The nomination also grants eligible applicants a work-permit support letter, enabling them to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit and continue—or begin—employment while their permanent residence is in process.
With this draw, Manitoba becomes the second province to issue invitations in 2026, signalling that provincial immigration streams will remain a central component of Canada’s economic-migration strategy even as the federal government tightens overall intake targets.
