MPNP Draw #280 issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply on September 24, 2026.
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Mpnp Draw Update
The MPNP draw selected candidates through occupation-specific, broad occupational, Francophone and strategic recruitment selections.
The MPNP draw included one candidate working as a general practitioner or family physician, 417 candidates in natural and applied sciences and related occupations, 16 Francophone candidates and 40 candidates invited under strategic recruitment initiatives.
Manitoba PNP Draw 280 Results
| Selection category | Letters of Advice to Apply | Additional detail |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation-specific selection | 1 | NOC 31102 general practitioners and family physicians |
| Broad occupational category selection | 417 | Broad Occupational Category 2: natural and applied sciences and related occupations |
| Francophone selection | 16 | French communication profile and valid French test result |
| Strategic recruitment initiatives | 40 | Directly invited candidates under the Skilled Worker Stream |
| Total | 474 | Draw #280 |
The largest component of the MPNP draw was the selection of 417 profiles declaring current employment in Manitoba in Broad Occupational Category 2.
This category covers natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
The lowest-ranked candidate invited in that selection had an MPNP ranking score of 760.
Physician Selection Included in Manitoba Draw
The occupation-specific portion of the MPNP draw issued one Letter of Advice to Apply to a profile declaring current employment in Manitoba as a general practitioner or family physician.
The occupation was listed under National Occupational Classification 2021 unit group 31102.
The official draw information did not publish a separate minimum ranking score for the physician selection.
French-Speaking Candidates Selected
The MPNP draw issued 16 Letters of Advice to Apply through its Francophone selection.
Profiles had to declare French as their language of communication with the MPNP and include a valid French-language test result.
The draw result confirms the number of invitations issued through this category. It does not establish that every French-speaking candidate in the EOI pool was considered or invited.
Strategic Recruitment Candidates Receive 40 Invitations
The draw issued 40 Letters of Advice to Apply to candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba or Skilled Worker Overseas pathways who declared that they had been directly invited by the MPNP under a strategic recruitment initiative.
The initiative breakdown was as follows:
- Employer Services: 9 invitations.
- Ethnocultural Communities: 9 invitations.
- Francophone Community: 6 invitations.
- Regional Communities: 15 invitations.
- Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates: 1 invitation.
The Regional Communities initiative accounted for the largest share of the strategic recruitment invitations in this draw.
Receiving an invitation to apply does not by itself confirm that an applicant will receive a Manitoba nomination.
148 Invitations Linked to Express Entry Profiles
Of the 474 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in the draw, 148 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
An Express Entry profile declaration is not the same as receiving a federal invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Eligible candidates must still complete the provincial application process and satisfy the relevant Manitoba and federal requirements.
A provincial nomination can provide 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System points after the nomination has been verified by the province and accepted by the candidate in Express Entry.
The additional points can significantly improve a candidate’s position in the federal Express Entry pool, but a Manitoba Letter of Advice to Apply is only an invitation to submit a provincial application.
What the Manitoba EOI Draw Means for Candidates
The Manitoba Expression of Interest system uses an online profile to rank potential applicants in the EOI pool.
An EOI is not a full immigration application.
Candidates who receive a Letter of Advice to Apply may then submit a complete application to the MPNP for assessment.
The MPNP states that it conducts regular EOI draws to invite candidates to submit full applications.
The number of invitations issued in a particular draw can vary by selection category and program priorities.
Applicants should ensure that information in their EOI remains accurate and complete, especially details related to employment, language results, occupation, recruitment invitations and Express Entry information.
Changes to a candidate’s circumstances can affect whether the profile remains eligible for consideration.
How Draw 280 Compares With the Previous Draw
Manitoba’s previous listed draw, Draw #279 on September 10, 2026, issued 793 Letters of Advice to Apply.
The MPNP draw therefore issued 319 fewer invitations than the previous draw.
The two draws used different selection mixes, so the invitation totals should not be treated as a direct change in the number of invitations available to every occupation or pathway.
Draw #279 included selections for health occupations, French-speaking candidates, candidates with Manitoba post-secondary study and strategic recruitment candidates.
Draw #280 instead concentrated most invitations on profiles declaring current employment in natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
Next Steps for Invited Candidates
Candidates who received a Letter of Advice to Apply should review the instructions issued by the MPNP and prepare the required provincial application materials.
The invitation should be treated as an opportunity to apply rather than as a final approval.
Applicants should verify that their employment, language test, immigration status and other supporting information can be documented consistently in the full application.
Express Entry-linked candidates should also keep their federal profile information accurate and valid while the provincial process continues.
People who were not invited in Draw #280 may continue to monitor their EOI profile and review whether any information needs to be updated before a future draw.
Manitoba does not guarantee that a profile will be selected in a later draw solely because it meets the minimum requirements for an EOI pathway.
Key Takeaways From Manitoba PNP Draw 280
The MPNP draw results highlight the main selection categories and invitation totals.
- Draw date: September 24, 2026.
- Draw number: 280.
- Total Letters of Advice to Apply: 474.
- Largest selection: 417 candidates in natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
- Lowest ranking score reported: 760 for the broad occupational category selection.
- Physician selection: 1 invitation for NOC 31102.
- Francophone selection: 16 invitations.
- Strategic recruitment selection: 40 invitations.
- Express Entry profiles declared: 148.
The MPNP draw results show continued use of occupation-based, language-based and strategic recruitment selections under the province’s EOI system.
Applicants should rely on the MPNP’s current instructions when determining whether they can submit a complete application after receiving an invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations did Manitoba issue in Draw #280?
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 474 Letters of Advice to Apply in EOI Draw #280 on September 24, 2026.
What was the lowest ranking score reported in the Manitoba draw?
The lowest-ranked candidate invited in the broad occupational category selection had an MPNP ranking score of 760.
Which occupation was targeted in the occupation-specific selection?
The draw considered NOC 31102, general practitioners and family physicians, and issued one Letter of Advice to Apply in that selection.
How many Francophone candidates were invited?
The Francophone selection issued 16 Letters of Advice to Apply to profiles declaring French as their communication language with the MPNP and holding a valid French-language test result.
Does a Manitoba Letter of Advice to Apply guarantee a nomination?
No. A Letter of Advice to Apply permits a candidate to submit a full application, which must then be assessed by the MPNP.
Fact-Checked: The draw date, draw number, invitation totals, selection categories, ranking score and Express Entry-profile count were checked against the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s official EOI draw information. General process context was checked against official Manitoba and IRCC guidance.
Disclaimer: This article reports the published Manitoba EOI draw results and is not legal or immigration advice. Program requirements and procedures may change.
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