How to Apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Fast track your Canadian permanent residence by applying for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MNPNP). Learn more below, and fill out our free immigration assessment form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your eligibility and options.
Immigrate to Manitoba through the Provincial Nominee Program
For decades, foreign nationals immigrating to the Canadian province of Manitoba have been following the standard procedures in applying for work visas. Living in Manitoba is a great choice for many individuals so looking into your all options is vital! Thanks to the Provincial Nominee Program, Manitoba is quickly responding to the provincial economic demands.
Under one of the new and most distinctive immigration programs, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), the province is attracting more skilled and talented applicants. People who were nominated by the Manitoba province will benefit from the speedy disposition of their respective immigration and visa applications.
If you are thinking of moving to Manitoba and you meet the criteria of at least one of the categories in the program, you may be able to travel to Canada way earlier than the applicants going through the normal immigration process.
Successful applicants will receive a Manitoba Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Permanent Resident application process . Under the Manitoba Nominee Program (MPNP), you may qualify under one of four streams:
- Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
- International Education Stream
- Business Investor Stream
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Streams
1) Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
The Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas category is for qualified skilled workers who may be outside of Canada but who can demonstrate a strong connection to the province. This program uses a points-based system to assess candidates according to factors such as age, language proficiency, work experience, education and adaptability. There are two pathways that fall under this stream:
Process Overview:
To begin, you need to fill out an Expression of Interest (EOI) form online, answering a set of questions. Your answers will determine your score.
The top scorers may get an invitation to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
If accepted, Manitoba will nominate you, allowing you to apply to the Canadian government for permanent residency visas for yourself and your family. If you’re in the Express Entry system, you can use this nomination to apply through Express Entry.
Application Cost: CAD $500
Processing Time: 6 months
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a score of at least 60 out of 100 on the points assessment grid
- Must have a connection to Manitoba through the support of friends or family living in the province, previous work experience or education in the province, or be invited to apply by the MPNP. Additional requirements are depending on the type of connection you have.
- Must have at least six months of experience in an In-Demand occupation
- Must submit a complete Career Plan
Note: There are other requirements specific to each pathway, so you will want to be sure to click on the individual links above if you are interested in one of these pathways.
2) Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) will nominate applicants who have a strong connection to our province through ongoing employment and sufficient skills, education and training, work experience and official language proficiency to make an immediate and ongoing contribution to the Manitoba economy and our community at large.
- Manitoba Work Experience Pathway: This pathway is for persons who are currently working in Manitoba on a temporary work permit. This includes temporary workers and international graduates from Canadian postsecondary schools.
- Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway: To be qualified for this program, you must be interviewed by both an MPNP representative and a Manitoba employer. These interviews are conducted outside of Canada. Before proceeding through this pathway, you must first get an Invitation to Apply.
Process Overview: To start, fill out an Expression of Interest (EOI) form online, answering questions. Your answers will determine your score.
High-scoring candidates might get an invitation to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
If accepted, Manitoba will nominate you, allowing you to apply to the Canadian government for permanent residency visas for yourself and your family.
If you’re applying through the Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway, you’ll be interviewed outside of Canada by an MPNP representative and a Manitoba employer before receiving an invitation to apply.
Application Cost: CAD $500
Processing Time: 6 months
Minimum Requirements:
To qualify, you must:
- Be a temporary foreign worker or an international student graduate.
- Hold a valid Work Permit or Post-Graduation Work Permit.
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from your current Manitoba employer.
- Have worked for your current employer for at least six continuous months.
- Possess all qualifications needed for the position, including training/education and any required licence or certification.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English or French to fulfill the job duties.
- Have a stronger connection to Manitoba through employment than to any other province in Canada.
- Intend and be able to live, work, and establish your work and family life in Manitoba as a permanent resident, as demonstrated in a Settlement Plan.
- Have enough money (CAD $10,000 for the main applicant and CAD $2,000 for each dependent).
- Have an employer with a registered commercial business operating for at least three years.
- Have working conditions consistent with those of Canadians or permanent residents.
3) International Education Stream
- Career Employment Pathway
- Graduate Internship Pathway
- Student Entrepreneur Pathway
4) Business Investor Stream
Entrepreneur Pathway
Farm Investor Pathway
Manitoba selects qualified skilled workers and professionals through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) for the employers in the province that are in need for new employees. However, these skilled workers must have skills and experienced to be able to work in labour market of the province. Manitoba creates an occupation list every year that speak to the demands of the province. Below is the current updated list for occupations in demand for the MPNP:
Why Hire Us to Help with Your Manitoba PNP Application?
While the procedures for applying for a Manitoba PNP may seem uncomplicated, some applicants apply without seeking any help from an immigration lawyer, thinking that they can do it themselves.
For Manitoba PNPs, there is a higher risk of refusal in cases where the application is not properly prepared. The standards are very high.
The documentation and processes involved in successfully obtaining a PNP are complex and usually require legal expertise.
We have helped hundreds of individuals and their families successfully immigrate to Canada through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Our experienced immigration lawyers will be able to assess your case and recommend a course of action to best serve your needs.
The first step towards your Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program application (MPNP) is getting an assessment of your case. Fill out our free immigration assessment form and we will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your eligibility and options.
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