The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply in Expression of Interest Draw #279 on September 10, 2026. The latest Manitoba PNP draw targeted healthcare workers, candidates connected to post-secondary education in Manitoba, Francophone applicants and candidates selected through strategic recruitment initiatives.
Of the 793 invitations issued, 272 went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
A Letter of Advice to Apply allows a selected candidate to submit a complete application to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. It is not a provincial nomination or permanent residence approval.
Manitoba PNP Draw #279 Results
| Selection | Invitations | Minimum score |
|---|---|---|
| Health occupations | 233 | Not published |
| Post-secondary education completed in Manitoba | 508 | 825 |
| Francophone selection | 11 | Not published |
| Strategic recruitment initiatives | 41 | Not published |
| Total | 793 | — |
Healthcare Workers Receive 233 Invitations
Manitoba issued 233 Letters of Advice to Apply through an occupation-specific selection.
This selection considered profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in Broad Occupational Category 3 under the National Occupational Classification. This category covers health occupations.
Depending on the specific NOC code, health occupations may include physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, medical technologists, technicians, healthcare assistants and other healthcare professionals.
Candidates must demonstrate that their actual job duties correspond with the NOC code declared in their Expression of Interest. A job title alone may not establish eligibility.
Manitoba-Educated Candidates Receive 508 Invitations
The largest part of the draw targeted candidates who declared that they or their spouse had completed post-secondary education in Manitoba.
This selection issued 508 Letters of Advice to Apply. The lowest-ranked candidate invited had an EOI ranking score of 825.
Invited candidates must be able to provide acceptable evidence of the Manitoba education claimed in their profile. The applicable documents may include transcripts, completion letters, diplomas or degrees and other records requested by the MPNP.
A candidate who cannot demonstrate the information claimed in the Expression of Interest may face refusal or other consequences.
Francophone Candidates Targeted
Manitoba also issued 11 invitations through a Francophone selection.
The selection considered candidates who declared French as their language of communication with the MPNP and provided a valid French-language test result.
Candidates should ensure that their language test remains valid and that the test number and results entered in their profile are accurate.
Strategic Recruitment Invitations
A further 41 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued through the Skilled Worker Stream.
These candidates had declared that they were directly invited by the MPNP through an approved strategic recruitment initiative.
| Strategic initiative | Invitations |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 17 |
| Francophone Community | 12 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 7 |
| Regional Communities | 3 |
| Temporary Public Policy | 2 |
The strategic recruitment selection included qualifying profiles under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
Express Entry Candidates in the Manitoba PNP Draw
Of the 793 Letters of Advice to Apply, 272 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Receiving an MPNP invitation does not automatically add Comprehensive Ranking System points to an Express Entry profile.
An eligible Express Entry candidate must first apply to Manitoba, receive a provincial nomination and accept that nomination through the federal system. An accepted enhanced provincial nomination generally provides 600 additional CRS points.
What Should Invited Candidates Do?
Candidates who received a Letter of Advice to Apply should review the message in their MPNP Online account and confirm their submission deadline and document requirements.
Before submitting an application, candidates should:
- Confirm that the information in the Expression of Interest remains accurate;
- Verify their NOC code against their actual employment duties;
- Collect valid employment and Manitoba-connection documents;
- Obtain evidence of Manitoba education where applicable;
- Check the validity of language-test results;
- Confirm their current immigration status;
- Review the source and availability of settlement funds where required; and
- Submit a complete application before the deadline.
What If You Were Not Invited?
An eligible candidate who was not selected may remain in the Expression of Interest pool while the profile is valid.
Candidates should update their profiles when their circumstances change, including new employment, education, language results or family information. Future MPNP draws may use different occupations, connections, scores or strategic priorities.
Applicants can explore additional provincial pathways through the Always Canada Group Provincial Nominee Program guide.
Key Takeaway
The September 10 Manitoba PNP draw issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply. Manitoba invited 508 candidates connected to post-secondary education in the province, 233 healthcare workers, 11 Francophone candidates and 41 strategic recruits.
Invited candidates should carefully verify every detail claimed in their Expression of Interest and submit complete supporting evidence within the deadline provided by Manitoba.
This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Provincial and federal immigration requirements may change. Verify the latest instructions directly with the MPNP and IRCC before acting.
