Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Manitoba is a province that is located between Ontario & Saskatchewan. Manitoba is also considered one of the most popular gateways leading to western Canada.

Manitoba was the first province to launch a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 1998. As a small province with few newcomers, it needed the PNP to promote itself as a destination of choice for skilled immigrants. Since then, Manitoba had tremendous immigration success. All thanks to the  Manitoba PNP, immigration has played a major role in Manitoba’s population, economic growth & labor force.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Manitoba so attractive to immigrants and why it’s one of Canada’s top provinces for newcomers.

Manitoba Immigration Streams:

If you want to immigrate to Manitoba, you have five options to choose from:

1. Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
2. Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
3. Manitoba Business Investor Stream
4. International Education Stream
5. Morden Community Driven Initiative

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream contains two types of pathways:

Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

This route is for people currently working in Manitoba with a temporary work license. This includes part-time and international graduates of Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

To qualify for this option, you need an interview with an MPNP representative and an employer in Manitoba. This interview is conducted outside Canada. You must get an Application Request before applying this way.

• Application Fee: CAD $500
• Processing Time: 6 months

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must be a temporary foreign worker or an internationally successful student;
2. You must have a valid Work Permit or Work Permit after graduation;
3. Must have a permanent, permanent job at their current employer in Manitoba;
4. They must work for their current employer for a continuous six months;
5. You must have all the necessary qualifications for the position, including training/education and any required license or certificate;
6. Must demonstrate English or French skills to fulfill their descriptive tasks.
7. You need to have a connection to Manitoba with a stronger job than the ties you can have in another province in Canada;
8. They must have a purpose and be able to live, work, and establish their work and family life in Manitoba as a permanent resident and reflect this in the Settlement Plan;
9. You must have sufficient funds (CAD $ 10,000 for the main applicant and CAD $ 2,000 for each dependent on the application);
10. Your employer must have a registered trading business that has been operating for at least three years;
11. Your working conditions must be commensurate with Canadians or permanent residents.

How it works:

The first thing is to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This means you have to complete a list of online questions. Based on the answers you give; you will get points.

The highest-rated candidates may be invited to submit an MPNP application.

If you win, you will get a provincial election from Manitoba. You can use this election to make another application directly to the Canadian government for a permanent residence visa for you and your family.

If you are applying for the Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway, you will be interviewed outside Canada by an MPNP representative. You will be interviewed by a qualified Manitoba employer. This will happen before you receive an invitation to apply.

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream contains two types of pathways:

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

This pathway is for applicants who are having an active Express Express profile & who are not eligible under another MPNP stream. These people should have experience in the work listed in the list of Jobs required by Manitoba and have strong connections in Manitoba.

Human Capital Pathway

This approach is for skilled foreign workers with experience in the work listed in Manitoba’s In-demand Occupations.

• Application Fee: CAD $500
• Processing Time: 6 months

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must have 60 out of 100 marks on the test grid;
2. You must be in contact in Manitoba with the support of friends or family living in the province, previous work experience or education in the province, or be invited to apply by MPNP. There are some other requirements depending on the type of connection you have in Manitoba
3. Should have at least 6 months of experience in an In-Demand occupation
4. Must submit a full Action Plan
5. Age 18 years old

How it works:

Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI). This means you have to complete a list of online questions. Based on the answers you give; you will get points.

The highest-rated candidates may be invited to submit an MPNP application.

If you win, you will get a provincial election from Manitoba. You can use this election to make another application directly to the Canadian government for a permanent residence visa for you and your family. If you are an Express Entry candidate, you can do this with the Express Entry system.

Manitoba Business Investor Stream

Willing to immigrate to Manitoba and establish a business there, there are two ways to go about it:

Farm Investor Pathway

This route is for people with experience in the farm business who wish to relocate to Manitoba to establish and operate a farm there.

Entrepreneur Pathway

The entrepreneur path allows the province to seek out and nominate suitable foreign business owners to relocate to Manitoba. They must have the purpose and skills to start or buy a new business or have an existing business. They had to do so for the first two years after they arrived in Manitoba with a temporary work permit.

• Application Fee: CAD $2,500
• Processing Time: 6 months

How the Farm Investor Pathway works:

Candidates for the Farm Investor Approach must conduct a Farm Research Tour in Manitoba not later than one year before they can start the process.

The next step is to complete the Interest Guidelines (self-assessment) and Farm Business Information Forms, and submit them. You must also submit a Code of Conduct for Immigration Representatives if you wish.

If you get LAA, you can apply for a Farm Investor Approach. You may be invited to an interview with an MPNP representative.

If approved, you will receive a Deposit Agreement (contract) that you must sign and send a $ 75,000 CAD deposit. Once you have received your nomination, you can apply directly to the Canadian government for permanent residency.

How the Entrepreneur Pathway works

1. First, decide if you are fit or not.
2. You should then study the business concept, study Manitoba, and prepare the Business Concept Form.
3. The next step is to submit a Declaration of Interest (EOI) in addition to your Business Concept Form, Self-Assessment Form and Code of Conduct for Immigration Representatives (if required).
4. If you meet the minimum criteria and your Business Concept is accepted, you will receive an official Letter of Advice for Application (LAA).
5. You must then submit a full application to the MPNP. You may be invited for a personal interview.
6. Once the application is successful, the candidate is asked to sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA). This is a contractual agreement between you and MPNP.
7. After that, you will have to come to Manitoba, run your business, and provide regular updates about the operation of the business.
8. Once you meet the terms and conditions of the BPA, you will receive a provincial election as a permanent resident.
9. You can use this election to make another application directly to the Canadian government for a permanent residence visa for you and your family.

International Education Stream

The International Education Stream (IES) is designed to provide Manitoba graduates with faster routes to permanent residences that meet business needs. There are three routes in the stream: Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and the Student Entrepreneur Pathway.

The International Education Stream (IES) is for international graduates from Manitoba educational institutions who meet the needs of the labor market. The IES provides graduates with faster routes to permanent residence. There are three pathways to choose from:

Career Employment Pathway

The Career Employment Pathway for post-secondary graduates with long-term employment in Manitoba is in demand.

Graduate Internship Pathway

The Graduate Entry Pathway is for international masters and doctoral graduates who complete an Accelerate or Upgrade internship with Mitacs, an organization that partners with the Manitoba government to help provide internships for international graduates.

International Student Entrepreneur Pathway

The International Student Entrepreneurship Pathway allows up to 20 international graduates from the Manitoba Learning Center to become entrepreneurs in Manitoba. They must meet the terms of a Business Performance Agreement before being nominated for permanent residence.

Application Fee:

1. Career Employment Pathway: CAD $500
2. Graduate Internship Pathway: CAD $500
3. International Student Entrepreneur Pathway: CAD $2,500
4. Processing Time: 6 months

How it works:

You must first submit a Declaration of Interest (EOI). This means that you have to complete a series of questions online. Based on the answers you give; you get a score.

The top candidates can then be invited to submit an MPNP application.

If successful, you will receive a regional nomination from Manitoba. You can then use this designation to make another application directly to the federal government of Canada for a permanent residence visa for you and your family.

Morden Community-Driven Immigration Initiative

Morden, Manitoba is a city 112 km southwest of Winnipeg. The city is actively seeking new immigrants in a variety of occupations that will meet the needs of the city’s labor market. Those who succeed under this initiative will become permanent residents of Canada.

To be eligible, you must meet age, education, language, and work experience requirements, and must not be affiliated with any other part of Canada. Plus, you have to expect to stay in Morden and have enough money to settle.

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