Manitoba PNP Draw: 276 Skilled Workers Invited – Are You Eligible?

Manitoba held its 235th draw on December 27, 2024, issuing a total of 276 Letters of Advice to Apply (LOAs) under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. General Invitations:

   • 239 LOAs were issued to skilled worker profiles meeting the minimum score of 857.

2. Occupation-Specific Invitations:

   • 18 LOAs were issued for candidates in specific occupations under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. The occupations included:
     • 31101: Specialists in surgery
     • 31102: General practitioners and family physicians
     • 31301: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
     • 31302: Nurse practitioners
     • 73301: Bus drivers, subway operators, and transit operators

3. Additional Invitations:

   • 19 LOAs were issued to candidates in the NOC 60030 group (Restaurant and Food Service Managers), with a cut-off score of 632.

Important Notes from Manitoba:
If your score exceeds the lowest-ranked candidate’s score but you did not receive an LOA, it may be due to:

• Missing or invalid third-party language test details in your Expression of Interest (EOI).
• Expired language test results.
• Missing valid invitation numbers for strategic recruitment initiatives.

British Columbia’s International Post-Graduate (IPG) Stream Updates
British Columbia continues to transition its immigration pathways to align with the new Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral streams, launching in January 2025.

Key Dates and Details:

• The final Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for the International Graduate Stream were issued on November 26, 2024.
• The International Post-Graduate (IPG) Stream will remain open until 9:00 AM, January 7, 2025.
  • Eligible international students as of December 31, 2024, are encouraged to apply within this window.

This structured update ensures you stay informed about the latest developments in Manitoba and British Columbia’s nomination and application programs.