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June 24, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the June 21, 2024 latest MPNP draw, Manitoba issued 163 permanent residency invitations across different categories. Among these, 31 candidates had a valid Express Entry profile and a job seeker validation code.

See below summary of latest MPNP June 21 draw

– International Education Stream
Profiles meeting the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream.
– Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 111

– Skilled Worker Overseas
Profiles directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative.
– Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 52
– Lowest-ranking score invited: 721

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June 20, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the first Express Entry Draw of June 2024, IRCC sent out 1,499 invitations to apply for permanent residency. This draw focused on Express Entry profiles with provincial or territorial nominations. The CRS cutoff score decreased by 13 points to 663 compared to previous PNP-only draws.

See below full details of the Express Entry draw of June 19

  • Category/Program: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  • Number of invitations issued: 1,499
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 1,499 or above
  • Date of round: June 19, 2024
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 663
  • Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024

See below latest CRS score distribution in the pool

CRS score range Number of candidates
601-1200 3,002
501-600 14,330
451-500 63,451
491-500 8,880
481-490 12,132
471-480 16,800
461-470 13,840
451-460 11,799
401-450 54,200
441-450 11,026
431-440 11,086
421-430 9,989
411-420 10,927
401-410 11,172
351-400 57,086
301-350 27,247
0-300 5,624
Total 224,940

See below all Express Entry draws in 2024

Date Program/Category Invitations CRS score cutoff
June 19, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663
May 31, 2024 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522
May 30, 2024 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676
April 24, 2024 Targeted Draw for French Speakers 1,400 410
April 23, 2024 General 2,095 529
April 11, 2024 STEM Targeted Draw 4,500 491
April 10, 2024 General 1,280 549
March 26, 2024 Targeted Draw for French Speakers 1,500 388
March 25, 2024 General 1,980 524
March 13, 2024 Transport-targeted draw 975 430
March 12, 2024 General 2,850 525
February 29, 2024 Targeted Draw for French Speakers 2,500 336
February 28, 2024 General 1,470 534
February 16, 2024 Agriculture and Agri-food draw 150 437
February 14, 2024 Healthcare Targeted Draw 3,500 422
February 13, 2024 General 1,490 535
February 1, 2024 Targeted Draw for French Speakers 7,000 365
January 31, 2024 General 730 541
January 23, 2024 General 1,040 543
January 10, 2024 General 1,510 546

Candidates have 60 days to submit complete applications supporting their EE profiles.

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May 30, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

IRCC has announced the first Express Entry draw for May 2024, issuing 2,985 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency.

Only candidates with provincial nominations and a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 676 or above were targeted in this draw.

See below details of latest Express Entry Draw:

  • Category: Provincial Nominee Program
  • Number of invitations issued: 2,985
  • Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,985 or above
  • Date of round: May 30, 2024
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 676
  • Tie-breaking rule: January 19, 2024

Latest CRS Score Distribution in the Pool and Comparison

CRS score range Number of candidates
As of May 29
Number of candidates
as of April 23
601-1200 2,918 1,057
501-600 14,211 10,625
451-500 63,353 60,933
491-500 8,855 7,520
481-490 12,120 11,495
471-480 16,805 16,928
461-470 13,828 13,558
451-460 11,745 11,432
401-450 54,078 52,475
441-450 11,022 10,646
431-440 11,023 10,645
421-430 9,977 9,645
411-420 10,900 10,740
401-410 11,156 10,799
351-400 57,028 56,383
301-350 27,210 27,740
0-300 5,606 5,484
Total 224,404 214,697

To boost chances of receiving an invitation to apply, prospective candidates should aim to improve their CRS scores by gaining additional education, professional experience, or language skills.

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May 12, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the most recent MPNP draw held on May 9, 2024, a combined total of 371 invitations were extended across various categories for applying for permanent residency.

See below summary of latest MPNP Draw:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Occupation-specific selection

Profiles indicating current employment in Manitoba within occupations identified as having high labor demands according to data published by Statistics Canada were taken into consideration.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 18

This draw considered occupations falling under the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 unit groups:

  • 72024: Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • 73301: Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators

All profiles

All Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles that met the eligibility criteria were taken into account:

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 242
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 836

International Education Stream

Profiles indicating fulfillment of the eligibility criteria for the International Education Stream were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 76

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles stating they were directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 35
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 698

Out of the 371 invitation letters issued, 66 profiles were valid Express Entry profiles with a job seeker validation code.

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May 7, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

Effective May 28, 2024, changes will be made to the proof of funds required for candidates in Express Entry pool. Consequently, candidates in the pool are expected to update their profile on or before May 27, 2024.

Proof of funds is a requirement for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). If the applicant possesses a valid job offer and work permit for Canada, proof of funds is not necessary for FSWP and FSTP. Additionally, candidates in the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are exempt from providing proof of funds.

The proof of funds is determined by the number of family members accompanying the applicant to Canada. When determining settlement funds, the applicant must include himself/herself, their spouse or common-law partner, any dependent children of the applicant (if applicable), and the spouse’s dependent children (if applicable).

See below new requirement for 2024 Express Entry Funds

Number of family members New Settlement Funds requirement is effective May 28 (in Canadian dollars) Old Funds Required (in Canadian dollars)
1 $14,690 $13,757
2 $18,288 $17,127
3 $22,483 $21,055
4 $27,297 $25,564
5 $30,690 $28,994
6 $34,917 $32,700
7 $38,875 $36,407
If there are more than 7 people, for each additional family member $3,958 $3,706

Only official letters from banks or financial institutions are accepted. The letters must have all current bank and investment accounts, existing debts including loans and credit card debts must also be listed.

The letter must also include the details listed below:

  • the bank or institution’s contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
  • your name
  • your outstanding debts (such as credit card debts and loans)
  • these details for each current banking and investment account you have with them
    • account numbers
    • date each account was opened
    • current account balances
    • average balance for the past 6 months

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April 28, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In response to the challenges Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) holders and other temporary residents are currently facing in Canada, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will temporarily prioritize applicants with expired or expiring work permits.

Applicants are expected to inform the province if their work permit has expired or is expiring within the next 45 days by using the link below:

Skilled Worker Manitoba Webform

Please note that it is your responsibility to provide the MPNP with accurate, up to date information and to notify the program of any changes to your application or status in Canada. Also, it is your responsibility to ensure that your immigration status in Canada remains valid.

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April 25, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Manitoba sent 327 invitations to apply for permanent residency to profiles under different categories.

Profiles with Comprehensive Ranking Score of 644 or higher under the Skilled Worker Overseas Category were considered in this round of invitation.

See below details of latest MPNP Draw:

Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Completed post-secondary study in Manitoba

Profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse have completed post-secondary education in Manitoba were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 203
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 811

International Education Stream

Profiles that declared meeting International Education Stream eligibility requirements and declared at least 4 years of work experience in the past five years were considered.

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 66

Skilled Worker Overseas

Profiles that stated they were receiving direct invitations from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative

  • Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 58
  • Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 644

A total of 68 invites in this draw had a valid Express Entry profile with a job seeker validation code.

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April 25, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In the latest Express Entry Draw announced on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residency was issued to 1,400 candidates in a francophile draw.

The CRS score for this French draw increased by 22 points compared to the last draw, the cutoff score for this draw is 410.

See below all April Express Entry Draw

Description April 24, 2024 April 23, 2024 April 11, 2024 April 10, 2024
Draw type Targeted draw for profiles with high proficiency in French General or all program draw Targeted draw for 24 STEM occupations General or all program draw
Invitations 1,400 2,095 4,500 1,280
CRS Cutoff 410 529 491 549
Tie-breaking rule April 07, 2024 November 08, 2023 February 25, 2024 March 21, 2024

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April 25, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In latest BC PNP Draw announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, over 86 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residency in targeted round of invitations.

See below full details of latest BC PNP Draw

Date Draw type Stream Minimum
Score
Number of invitations
April 23, 2024 Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option) 92 11
Targeting 25 Construction occupations 95 11
Targeting 39 Healthcare occupations 100 19
Targeting 35 tech occupations 120 45
Veterinary care 80 <5

The processing timeframe for BC PNP Skills Immigration and Post-nomination requests remain three months respectively.

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April 23, 2024

Dear future neighbour,

In latest draw announced by Prince Edward Island on Thursday, April 18, 2024, a total of 82 invitations to apply for permanent residence was issued under the Labour and Express Entry Category.

Profiles under the healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and traditional sectors were considered in this round of invitation.

See below the expected schedule of PEI PNP Draw for 2024:

April 4, 2024
April 18, 2024
May 2, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 30, 2024
June 20, 2024
July 4, 2024
July 18, 2024
August 1, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 29, 2024
Sept 19, 2024
October 3, 2024
October 17, 2024
October 31, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 5, 2024
December 19, 2024

See below PEI PNP Draw of 2024:

Invitation Date Business Work Permit
Entrepreneur Invitations
Minimum Point Thresholdfor Business Invitations Labour & Express Entry Invitations Total Invitations Selection Attributes
04/18/2024 82 82 Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, and Traditional sectors.
04/04/2024 66 66 Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Early Childhood Education sectors.
03/21/2024 2 80 83 85 Invitations were issued to individuals working in the Healthcare, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors.
2/29/2024 24 24 Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare and construction sectors.
2/15/2024 1 105 121 122 Critical Worker, Skilled Worker, and Express Entry invitations were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum EOI score of 65.
2/1/2024 78 78 Invitations were issued to individuals working in the healthcare, construction, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, and early childhood education sectors.
1/18/2024 2 80 134 136 Invitations under the PEI Express Entry, Skilled Worker, and Critical Worker Streams were issued to individuals working for a PEI employer with a minimum point score of 65.

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