Expression of Interest Draw #263

** What’s New **
Manitoba’s latest Expression of Interest draw (#263) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under the Skilled Worker Stream, focusing on candidates invited through strategic recruitment initiatives.

** Who is affected **
Candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest under the Skilled Worker pathways, specifically those directly invited via strategic recruitment initiatives or the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits, are impacted.

** Key dates **
– Date of the draw: January 29, 2026

** Required actions **
– If you did not receive an LAA but meet the criteria, verify that your Expression of Interest contains valid information, such as language test numbers and invitation numbers.
– Update your EOI if needed to be considered for future draws.
– Candidates working in regulated occupations must ensure they are fully licensed; otherwise, they may choose to decline their LAA.