On June 26, 2025, Manitoba held a new immigration draw. The province invited skilled workers and international graduates who have ties to Manitoba. These people can help fill local job needs and are likely to settle well in the province.
🎓 International Education Stream (IES)
In this draw, 478 people received a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) under the IES. To be invited, they had to:
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Meet all rules of the IES
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Have a close relative in Manitoba who supports their application
The supporter must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. They must also have lived in Manitoba for at least one year.
Who counts as a close relative?
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Sibling
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Parent
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Aunt or uncle
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Niece or nephew
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Grandparent
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First cousin
Applicants must show documents proving both the family link and the supporter’s time in Manitoba. The supporter is required to provide a settlement plan that outlines how they will assist the applicant in adapting to life in Manitoba.
👉 Note: There were no changes to the IES rules in this draw.
đź‘· Skilled Worker Stream
During the same round, Manitoba welcomed 14 qualified workers via its Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways.
To be selected, candidates needed:
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A minimum score of 712
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To be part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative
Here’s how the 14 invitations were shared:
| Initiative Type | Invitations |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 5 |
| Francophone Community | 5 |
| Regional Communities | 3 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 1 |
These programs help Manitoba find skilled people for jobs and support local communities.
âť“ Common Questions
Who can support me under the IES?
A relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and has resided in Manitoba for at least one year.
What is a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA)?
It is an invitation to send a full application for permanent residency through the MPNP.
What score is needed for the Skilled Worker draw?
In this draw, a score of 712 or higher was needed.
đź”— Official Source
Read more and check updates on Manitoba’s official immigration website:
https://immigratemanitoba.com
