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Situated between Ontario and Saskatchewan, Manitoba serves as a significant gateway to western Canada.
Manitoba was the first province to establish a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 1998. As a relatively small province with a limited number of newcomers, it required the PNP to position itself as an attractive destination for skilled immigrants. Since its inception, Manitoba has experienced remarkable success in immigration. The Manitoba PNP has been instrumental in contributing to the province's population growth, labor force expansion, and overall economic development.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) was the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada. It became a permanent immigration initiative in 1998.
The program was established to enhance the province’s economy through immigration, tailored to meet its economic and labor market requirements.
In its inaugural year, the MPNP welcomed 418 new immigrants. Currently, the province nominates over 5,000 new immigrants annually through this program.
The MPNP has proven to be highly effective for Manitoba. In fact, without this program, the province’s GDP could be as much as 30 percent lower.
Manitoba is also a favored destination for newcomers. Having a friend or family member in Manitoba facilitates immigration through the MPNP. Furthermore, more than 90 percent of provincial nominees secure employment within their first year. The province boasts a high retention rate, with nearly 90 percent opting to remain in Manitoba.
The province offers various immigration streams, including both base streams and enhanced streams.
Enhanced streams are those that are connected to the Express Entry system, which the federal government utilizes to manage permanent residence applications across the country’s three primary economic class immigration programs.
The Express Entry system assigns candidates a point score based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The candidates with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residence.
Receiving a nomination from an enhanced provincial program grants an additional 600 CRS points, effectively ensuring an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Nominees also receive their nomination through their Express Entry profile.
Base streams, on the other hand, are not connected to the Express Entry system. Candidates who receive a provincial nomination must apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
If you are considering immigration to Manitoba, you have five options available to you:
The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream is designed for qualified temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are currently employed in Manitoba and have received a permanent, full-time job offer from a Manitoba employer.
The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream caters to qualified skilled workers who may be located outside of Canada but can demonstrate a significant connection to the province. Additionally, skilled workers already residing in Canada may also qualify for this stream.
The Manitoba Business Investor Stream is intended for applicants aiming to establish a business within Manitoba.
The International Education Stream is available for international graduates from a Manitoba post-secondary institution who wish to remain in Manitoba permanently.
The Morden Community Driven Initiative targets welders, carpenters, cooks, plumbers, and pipefitters who aspire to settle in the rural community of Morden.
The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream comprises two distinct pathways:
This pathway is designed for individuals currently employed in Manitoba under a temporary work permit. It encompasses both temporary workers and international graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
To qualify for this pathway, candidates must undergo an interview with a representative from the MPNP and a Manitoba employer. These interviews take place outside of Canada. An Invitation to Apply must be received prior to submitting an application through this pathway.
Application Fee: CAD $500
Processing Time: 6 months
Initially, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This entails completing a series of online questions. Based on your responses, you will be assigned a score.
Candidates with the highest scores may subsequently be invited to submit an MPNP application.
If your application is successful, you will obtain a provincial nomination from Manitoba. This nomination can then be utilized to apply directly to the Canadian federal government for permanent residency visas for yourself and your family.
In the case of applying through the Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway, you will undergo an interview outside of Canada conducted by a representative of the MPNP. Additionally, you will be interviewed by a qualified Manitoba employer. This will occur prior to receiving an invitation to apply.
The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream comprises two distinct pathways:
This pathway is designed for individuals who possess an active Express Entry profile and qualify under another MPNP stream. Applicants must also have experience in an occupation that appears on Manitoba’s In-demand Occupations list and demonstrate a strong connection to the province of Manitoba.
This pathway caters to foreign skilled workers who have experience in an occupation listed on Manitoba’s In-demand Occupations.
Application Fee: CAD $500
Processing Time: 6 months
Initially, you are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This involves completing a series of online questions. Based on your responses, you will be assigned a score.
Candidates with the highest scores may subsequently receive an invitation to submit an MPNP application.
If your application is successful, you will obtain a provincial nomination from Manitoba. This nomination can then be utilized to apply directly to the Canadian federal government for permanent residency visas for yourself and your family. If you are an Express Entry candidate, this can be accomplished through the Express Entry system.
