Manitoba Welcomes International Student Graduates and Skilled Workers in Latest Immigration Draw | July 2025

Date: July 16, 2025
Author: Study Buddy Canada

Manitoba is once again opening its doors to global talent! In the latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee
Program (MPNP) draw held on July 10, 2025, the province extended 67 Letters of Advice to
Apply (LAAs), focusing on two key groups: international student graduates and skilled foreign
workers aligned with Manitoba’s labour market needs.
Let’s break down the results and what this means for potential applicants.

Overview of the July 2025 MPNP Draw
The MPNP held two draws under the following streams:
 International Education Stream (IES)

 Skilled Worker Stream (SWS)

Total LAAs Issued: 67
 29 of these candidates had valid Express Entry profile numbers and job seeker validation
codes.

Stream Invitations Issued Cut-off Score
International Education Stream (IES) 40 N/A
Skilled Worker Stream (SWS) 27 673

International Education Stream (IES)
The IES draws focused on international graduates from Manitoba who qualify under the Graduate
Internship Pathway (GIP).
To be eligible, candidates must:
 Have completed a master’s or doctoral program in Manitoba within the past three years

 Have completed a Mitacs or Accelerate internship in an eligible Manitoba-based research
enterprise

 Meet Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7

 Be currently residing in Manitoba

 Submit a Career Employment Plan outlining their professional growth in the province

This stream is tailored for students who are already well-integrated into Manitoba’s academic and
research landscape and ready to contribute to its economy.

Skilled Worker Stream (SWS)
The Skilled Worker Stream invited 27 individuals, either through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba
or the Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
To qualify for this draw, applicants needed:
 A minimum score of 673

 To have been selected through one of Manitoba’s Strategic Recruitment Initiatives

Breakdown of LAAs by Initiative:
Strategic Recruitment Initiative LAAs Issued
Employer Services 3
Francophone Community 2
Regional Communities 4
Ethnocultural Communities 18

What Are Strategic Recruitment Initiatives?
Strategic recruitment initiatives are special programs designed to help Manitoba fill labour shortages
by linking employers with international talent.

To participate, employers must:
 Meet MPNP eligibility requirements

 Complete Manitoba’s ABC Recruitment Process

 Submit candidate information to Employer Services

On the other hand, candidates must:
 Demonstrate strong qualifications (language, education, experience)

 Have genuine ties to Manitoba (residency, employment, education)

 Avoid stronger ties to other provinces, which could be seen as a retention risk

Final Thoughts
This latest MPNP draw is a clear signal of Manitoba’s continued commitment to attracting and
retaining international graduates and skilled workers who can contribute to the province’s
growing economy.
Whether you’re an international student in Manitoba or a skilled professional abroad, now is a great
time to explore your eligibility and prepare your profile for future draws.
Tip: If you’re currently studying in Manitoba or planning to apply, programs like Mitacs and
Accelerate internships are highly valued under the GIP. These not only build your career but also
strengthen your immigration prospects.

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