Manitoba announces Nominee Program extension to facilitate work permits
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This article was published 16/04/2025 (305 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Immigrant workers in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are potentially getting a longer stay.
The provincial government announced a two-year extension for program candidates whose work permits expired last year or will this year. Starting April 22, people eligible can apply for the permit extension.
The temporary policy applies to workers currently employed in Manitoba and intending to become permanent residents in the province, a government news release outlines.
Earlier this year, the province learned the federal government would halve the number of skilled workers it could receive through the program — down to 4,750 in 2025 from 9,540 in 2024.
Business sector leads like the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and Manitoba Pork fretted the cut would affect labour pools.
Eligible provincial nominee program candidates looking to extend their stay can apply for a support letter from Manitoba. The workers must complete an online submission form, which will become available April 22.
— Free Press staff