the CanadaVisa Team - 04 November, 2015
The Canadian province of Manitoba, located in central Canada, has conducted its ninth draw for the Skilled Worker category of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). A total of 100 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued to candidates through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba sub-category, while 356 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream.
Applications are accepted from qualified temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are currently working in Manitoba and have been offered a permanent job with their Manitoba employer.
| Date when Letters of Advice To Apply Were Issued | Number of Letters Issued | Minimum Points Required | |
| First MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | May 20, 2015 | 76 | 700 |
| Second MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | June 5, 2015 | 126 | 675 |
| Third MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | June 25, 2015 | 100 | 673 |
| Fourth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | July 17, 2015 | 111 | 670 |
| Fifth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | August 13, 2015 | 174 | 575 |
| Sixth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | September 9, 2015 | 125 | 550 |
| Seventh MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | September 25, 2015 | 100 | 545 |
| Eighth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | October 13, 2015 | 100 | 506 |
| Ninth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | November 3, 2015 | 100 | 449 |
Applications are accepted from qualified skilled workers who can demonstrate a strong connection to the province through family or friends, past education or employment, or by invitation of the MPNP, and be assessed sufficient points for five eligibility factors: age, language proficiency, work experience, education and adaptability.
| Date when Letters of Advice To Apply Were Issued | Number of Letters Issued | Minimum Points Required | |
| First MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | May 20, 2015 | 75 | 607 |
| Second MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | June 5, 2015 | 202 | 588 |
| Third MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | June 25, 2015 | 152 | 581 |
| Fourth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | July 17, 2015 | 105 | 578 |
| Fifth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | August 13, 2015 | 292 | 570 |
| Sixth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | September 9, 2015 | 361 | 562 |
| Seventh MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | September 25, 2015 | 242 | 560 |
| Eighth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | October 13, 2015 | 272 | 558 |
| Ninth MPNP Expression of Interest Draw | November 3, 2015 | 356 | 556 |
