Manitoba has introduced a temporary public policy allowing prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for Support Letters to extend their work permits.
Applications under this policy will commence on April 22, 2025. This initiative targets candidates whose work permits expired in 2024 or 2025, or those whose work permits are scheduled to expire within the next 45 days. The policy is set to conclude on December 31, 2025.
Applicants must meet specific criteria to be eligible for this temporary measure. Key requirements include holding valid work permits when applying for the Support Letter and having resided in Manitoba since at least January 15, 2025. The policy aims to support individuals who are currently contributing to Manitoba's economy and are pursuing permanent residency through the PNP.
The implementation of this policy by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is detailed on their official website (immigratemanitoba.com). It represents an effort to retain skilled workers and alleviate potential permit expiry issues for those engaged in the provincial nomination process. Further criteria and application instructions are available through the official channels.
Source: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (https://immigratemanitoba.com/2025/04/temporary-public-policy-to-facilitate-work-permits-for-prospective-provincial-nominee-program-candidates/)