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In its 95th Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, the Canadian province of Manitoba issued a total of 199 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under three provincial streams in addition to federally-managed Express Entry stream.
LAAs are simply an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination that effectively guarantees permanent residence in Canada. The category-wise break-up of 199 LAAs are:
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba: 157
- Skilled Workers Overseas: 21
- International Education Stream: 21
- Express Entry-linked Stream: 15
With the latest draw held July 31, Manitoba is on its path to meet its annual target. Nearly 2,833 invitations have been issued in 2020 so far.
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In order to receive an LAA under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba and Skilled Workers Overseas categories, interested candidates must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the MPNP. An LAA will allow them to apply for provincial nomination. Canada permanent residency is just a step away.
Manitoba EOI system assesses and scores registered candidates out of 1,000 points which are based on human capital characteristics such as their proficiency in English or French, education, relevant work experience, Manitoba connections including familial ties, study or work in Manitoba etc., among other factors.
July 31 PNP draws required successful candidates to obtain a minimum cut-off score of 475 points under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream whereas a minimum qualifying score under the Skilled Workers Overseas candidates was 764 points.
One of the best options to get provincial nominations for Canada PR is applying through the Skilled Workers Overseas Category and Skilled Workers in Manitoba categories. Such categories cater the skilled workers already present in Manitoba or outside the country and looking to obtain Canada PR.
Overseas candidates wanting to get a provincial nomination from Manitoba are required to demonstrate their connection to the province. Usually, familial ties, previous experience of work or study in the province, etc. A job offer in Manitoba is required before applying under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba category. Otherwise too, recent International students who graduated from any institution in Manitoba may receive an LAA.
Express Entry is the most popular pathway for Canada PR and it is federally managed by Immigration, Refugees, and the Citizenship Canada (IRCC) since 2015. In addition, every Canada PNP has dedicated stream linked to Express Entry pool. It simplifies the nomination of eligible candidates based on a specific their EOI.
To qualify for Express Entry selection, a candidates’ profile is assessed and ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) which is out of 1200 points and depends on humans capital factors. These may be candidates’ age, education, work experience and language proficiency.
15 Express Entry candidates received LAAs from MPNP in the latest draws. It also means an additional 600 points will be added up to their overall CRS score. This shall effectively guarantee an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent Express Entry draws.
Canada immigration is a short and certain process. It would merely take anywhere between six-nine months to qualify for Canada PR under Express Entry or other similar pathways. Get in touch with our consultants to begin planning and suggest suitable programs to migrate to Canada.
