Manitoba PNP Issues 474 LAAs, Invites 417 STEM Workers
Manitoba PNP draw #280 (Sept 24, 2026): 474 LAAs prioritize natural sciences, engineering, IT and francophone candidates
On Sept. 24, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in draw #280. The round invited 417 workers in natural sciences, engineering, architecture and information technology; one family physician (NOC 31102); 16 francophone candidates; and 40 strategically recruited applicants. Invited candidates have 60 days to submit a complete provincial nomination application. Successful nominees can request an MPNP work permit support letter to apply to the federal government for a work permit and may be eligible for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) after filing a permanent residence application. A temporary policy effective June 9, 2026 can speed BOWP access for base PNP applicants.
What the numbers show
– Total LAAs: 474.
– Occupation-specific invitations (natural sciences, engineering, architecture, IT): 417.
– Healthcare (NOC 31102 – family physician): 1.
– Francophone selection: 16.
– Strategically recruited candidates: 40.
– Express Entry linkage: 148 invited candidates had a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
– Cumulative 2026 LAAs: 6,883 across 19 rounds as of Sept. 24.
– Cutoff score for the occupation-specific sub-stream in this draw: 760.
Selection pathways and breakdown
– Skilled Worker in Manitoba: 434 of the 474 LAAs. These were issued under three selection categories:
– Occupation-specific selection for employment in natural and applied sciences or related occupations (417 LAAs; BOC 2 — Major Groups 20, 21, 22).
– Employment in a healthcare NOC (1 LAA — NOC 31102).
– Francophone selection (16 LAAs), requiring candidates to indicate French as their communication language and show valid French test results.
– Skilled Worker Stream — in Manitoba and overseas: 40 LAAs for candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives or the now-expired Temporary Public Policy (TPP). Breakdown: Regional Communities 15; Ethnocultural Communities 9; Employer Services 9; Francophone Community 6; TPP 1.
Why some eligible profiles were not invited
MPNP notes common exclusion issues:
– Missing, invalid, or expired language test identification numbers/results at draw date.
– Declared participation in a strategic recruitment initiative without a valid invitation number recorded in the EOI.
Immediate steps for invited candidates
– Submit a complete provincial nomination application within 60 days of the LAA (from Sept. 24, 2026).
– If nominated, request the MPNP work permit support letter to apply for a federal work permit.
– After submitting a PR application, check BOWP eligibility and the temporary policy that may speed access for base PNP applicants.
– Verify all identifiers and documents in your EOI: language test ID and results, recruitment invitation number (if applicable), and Express Entry profile number/job seeker validation code.
Advice for those still waiting or excluded
– Confirm your approved language test ID is recorded correctly and that results are valid on draw dates.
– Enter any strategic recruitment invitation numbers in your EOI.
– Keep Express Entry identifiers current if you want EE-linked consideration.
– For the Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge: up to 2,700 at-risk workers with a provincial support letter and an active EOI as of Dec. 31, 2025 may be eligible for open work permits — check whether you meet those conditions.
Signals for employers and settlement planners
– Manitoba is clearly prioritizing occupations in natural sciences, engineering and IT. Employers should ensure employee profiles are complete and accurate.
– Francophone recruitment remains active; confirm language test validity and correct EOI declarations for French communication.
– Small administrative errors (missing IDs, expired tests, absent invitation numbers) frequently determine who is drawn — profile maintenance matters.
Key facts to keep on your radar
– Draw date: Sept. 24, 2026 (MPNP draw #280).
– Total LAAs: 474.
– Occupation breakdown: 417 (natural sciences/engineering/architecture/IT); 1 (NOC 31102); 16 (francophone); 40 (strategically recruited).
– Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway issued 434 LAAs.
– Cutoff score (occupation-specific sub-stream): 760.
– Express Entry linkage: 148 invited candidates.
– Deadline to file nomination application after receiving an LAA: 60 days.
– Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge: up to 2,700 at-risk workers may be eligible if they had a provincial support letter and active EOI as of Dec. 31, 2025.
– Cumulative 2026 LAAs: 6,883 across 19 rounds as of Sept. 24.
What to watch next
– Future MPNP draw announcements and any changes to selection criteria or cutoff scores.
– Confirm the integrity of your profile data: language test IDs/results, Express Entry numbers and validation codes, recruitment invitation numbers, and timely EOI updates.
– Any further MPNP guidance on the temporary BOWP easing and Workforce Transition Bridge implementation.
Rapid attention to document validity and profile completeness is the most actionable step for most candidates.
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