Manitoba immigration latest news

Here are the latest news and updates on Manitoba immigration:

Latest Draw Results:

• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Draw #134: 346 invitations issued on March 16, 2023, with a minimum score of 572.
• MPNP Draw #133: 344 invitations issued on March 9, 2023, with a minimum score of 571.

New Immigration Streams:

• Manitoba has introduced a new stream for international students who have completed their studies in the province. The "International Student Entrepreneur Pathway" allows eligible students to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence.
• The province has also launched a new "Skilled Worker in the Express Entry Stream" for candidates with a strong connection to Manitoba and a high level of education and work experience.

Changes to MPNP Streams:

• The MPNP has made changes to its "Skilled Worker Overseas" stream, including a new requirement for candidates to have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 in English or French.
• The "Skilled Worker in Manitoba" stream has also been updated to require candidates to have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 in English or French.

New Pilot Projects:

• Manitoba has launched a new pilot project to attract and retain international graduates in the province. The "International Graduate Pilot" will provide eligible graduates with a provincial nomination for permanent residence.
• The province has also launched a new pilot project to attract and retain skilled workers in the healthcare sector. The "Healthcare Worker Pilot" will provide eligible healthcare workers with a provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Immigration Levels:

• Manitoba has set a target of 6,500 new permanent residents for 2023, with a focus on attracting and retaining skilled workers and international students.
• The province has also committed to increasing its immigration levels in the coming years to address labor shortages and demographic challenges.

Other News:

• Manitoba has launched a new online portal for immigration applicants to track the status of their applications and access important documents.
• The province has also introduced a new "Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program" to provide support to new immigrants as they settle in the province.

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