Opportunity Alert: Manitoba PNP Invites International Graduates and Skilled Workers in July 2025 Draw!

Manitoba is once again opening its doors to bright minds and hardworking professionals! In the latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #249 held on July 10, 2025, the province issued 67 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This draw is great news for international student graduates and skilled workers looking to make Canada their permanent home.

What the announcement means: 

1. Invitation figures

A total of 67 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) were issued:

• 40 under the International Education Stream, specifically the Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP

• 27 under the Skilled Worker Stream, which includes both in province and overseas categories.

2. Express Entry connection

• 29 of these 67 candidates had active Express Entry profiles. A provincial nomination grants a +600 CRS boost, ensuring a nearly guaranteed Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

3.  Minimum score for skilled stream

• The lowest-ranking candidate in the Skilled Worker category scored 673 points in the EOI pool 

4. Objectives of the draw

• Retain international graduates: GIP targets those who completed Master’s or PhD in Manitoba and finished a paid internship there — helping shift them from study to settlement 

• Fill labour gaps: Skilled Worker stream selects applicants with either employment in Manitoba or strong ties to the province, through Strategic Recruitment Initiatives focused on specific communities and employer needs

Benefits for immigrants:

Here is how this draw can work in your favor:

Stream	Who benefits	How
Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP)	International students graduating from Manitoba Master’s/PhD programs with a paid internship	Receive a provincial nomination without needing a job offer; smoother path to permanent residency
Skilled Worker Streams	Foreign workers with a job/internship in Manitoba, or strong ties through employer, language, or community	LAAs issued based on EOI scores; Express Entry candidates get +600 CRS, boosting chances of permanent residency
Express Entry linked	Candidates with existing EE profiles and Manitoba nomination	Fast-tracked to ITA by federal IRCC, thanks to high ranking

How to capitalize on this, If you’re an international graduate or skilled worker aiming for Manitoba, consider these steps:

1.     Check eligibility

• Do you have a Master’s/PhD from a Manitoba institution and completed a paid internship there? If yes, GIP is tailored for you.

• Do you have current Manitoba employment or strong community ties? EOI through Skilled Worker streams applies.

2.     Express Entry readiness

• Maintain an active EE profile with valid documentation — a provincial nomination catapults your CRS score.

3.     Monitor upcoming draws

• Manitoba holds EOI draws roughly every 2–3 weeks. Prepare materials (e.g., proof of employment/internship, language test results) in advance.

4.     Improve your EOI score

• Age, education, work experience, language proficiency, ties to Manitoba (like family or job offer) all contribute. Strategically plan to boost yours.

5.     Stay on top of announcements

• Check Manitoba Immigration’s official site or trusted immigration news for draw notices and cut-off scores.

Admire Immigration’s Advice

This latest draw is part of Manitoba’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its economy with educated, skilled, and motivated newcomers. If you're:

• An international student in Canada about to graduate,

• A foreign worker already employed in Manitoba,

• Or someone with family or community ties to the province—

Now is the time to act.

At Admire Immigration, we help you navigate every step of your immigration journey—from assessing eligibility and preparing EOI profiles to ensuring your Express Entry profile is up-to-date and competitive. So, don’t wait for the next draw to prepare. Contact Admire Immigration today for a free consultation.

Our team is here to turn your Canadian dream into reality.

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