On May 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees under the province’s Provincial Nominee Program. This mainly applies to post-graduation work permit holders under the Manitoba Skilled Worker Provincial Nominee Program whose work permits expire in 2024. This measure will allow 6,700 temporary workers to continue working while processing their applications. Within two years, eligible individuals are expected to receive official nominations and eventually become permanent residents. While this applies to Manitoba, IRCC is open to options like those of other provinces to transition more temporary residents to permanent residents.
