Manitoba Expression of Interest Draw #254 Issues 911 Invitations

Asif Consulting – September 25, 2025
Manitoba continues to attract skilled newcomers to support its labour market needs. In its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #254, held on September 18, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 911 invitations under the Skilled Worker Stream.

This targeted draw reflects Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its workforce through healthcare professionals, tradespeople, Francophone communities, and candidates willing to settle in regional areas.

Key Highlights of Draw #254

Candidates linked to Express Entry with valid job seeker codes were prioritized, receiving 341 of the total invitations. This connection offers applicants a faster pathway to permanent residence, as a provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points.

Why the Draw Was Strategic

Unlike general draws, Manitoba’s EOI Draw #254 focused on critical needs:

• Healthcare & essential services – addressing shortages in hospitals, schools, and social support sectors. 
• Francophone immigration – building a stronger bilingual workforce for integration and settlement services. 
• Regional growth – encouraging settlement beyond Winnipeg to balance development across the province.

Challenges for Applicants

The draw also highlighted certain challenges:

• Profiles with missing or invalid language test results were excluded. 
• Candidates without valid strategic recruitment invitation numbers were skipped. 
• Applicants in regulated occupations had to provide proof of licensing eligibility. 

This underlines the importance of keeping profiles accurate, updated, and well-documented to avoid missing out on invitations.

What This Means for Immigration

With 911 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) issued, including 847 through a temporary public policy, Manitoba is making it easier for temporary workers to transition to permanent residency. The province is clearly emphasizing:

• Strong reliance on immigration to meet economic needs. 
• Express Entry-linked candidates as a priority group. 
• Support for Francophone, regional, and ethnocultural applicants. 

Manitoba EOI Draw #254 proves that immigration pathways are becoming more focused and strategic. For skilled candidates, this is both a challenge and an opportunity—accuracy and alignment with Manitoba’s needs are now more crucial than ever. Connect Asif Consulting for further information.