Manitoba invited 393 candidates in draw #133
On December 30, 2021, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #133, MPNP issued 332 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 375 points, 72 points fewer compared to the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 35 LAAs. The lowest score in the SWO category was 726 points, 14 points more than in the previous round. In addition, Manitoba invited 26 candidates in the International Education Category. In total, Manitoba issued LAAs to 393 candidates, including 73 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 10,990 candidates in 2021, and 4,071 of them received invitations in the Express Entry.
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Application processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment take longer than before
Service Canada has experienced unforeseen technical issues after updating the system to modernize and improve the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. As a result, applicants may experience longer processing times as well as longer waiting times for requests such as name additions or changes. Applicants who have already submitted their requests are asked to not submit new requests to avoid duplication and further delays. Service Canada strongly recommends applicants submit their applications online and is working hard to minimize the impact this has and resolve issues in a timely manner.
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Saskatchewan Graduate Temporary Measure expires on December 31
Temporary Measure for student applicants implemented by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will expire on December 31, 2021. These measures were applicable for international graduates residing in Saskatchewan whose employment or employment opportunities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted beyond December 31, 2021, if an employer submitted the Job Approval Form for the applicants’ position before that date. Since the launch of the program, SINP has accepted 804 applications from international graduates, and there are still 196 spots available.
#Saskatchewan, #SINP, #PNP, #international_students, #international_graduates