Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is operated by the provincial government of Manitoba in association with the Canadian federal government to bring in the right candidates into the province by offering permanent residency.

The MPNP works through an Expression of Interest format that picks candidates with efficient work experience and candidates who plan to invest in a business in Manitoba. Applicants are invited to submit an Expression of Interest through the MPNP website and get ranked on the basis of work experience, language, age, education, and other adaptability factors of Manitoba.

There are 3 main streams in MPNP in which Manitoba offers Permanent Residency for foreigners. They are:

1. Skilled Workers Stream

This stream focuses on foreign nationals who plan to reside and earn in Manitoba and remain in their current working space. This stream contains certain eligibility criteria that are expected to be met by the applicant.

• You should have been working in Manitoba for at least 6 months on a legit work permit.
• Self-employed applicants are not eligible to apply.
• Your occupation should be under any NOC TEER 0, 1,2, 3, 4, or 5.
• You should be financially sufficient to settle fully in Manitoba.
• You should have been working long-term as a full-time employee.
• If you’re an international graduate with a PGWP who pursued education from a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada, you can apply after working in Manitoba for at least a year.
• If you’re an international graduate with a PGWP who pursued education from a post-secondary institution in Manitoba, you can apply after working for at least 6 months.

2. Skilled Workers Overseas

This stream is for applicants who live outside Manitoba but are related to the province through:

• Family or friends
• Worked in Manitoba for at least 6 months
• Pursued their post-secondary education expertise from Manitoba.
• Received an invitation to apply from MPNP through Strategic Recruitment Initiative.

The criteria for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream are as follows:

• Your score for Manitoba Points Assessment Grid should be at least 60.
• You should have been firmly related to Manitoba either through family or friends who reside in Manitoba, work experience or education in Manitoba, or received an invitation based on your skill sets.

3.International Education Stream

This stream allows rapid monitoring of Manitoba graduates’ nominations. This stream focuses on picking candidates with highly specific skills vital to the economy of Manitoba. There are three trails that Manitoba graduates can choose:

1. Graduate Internship

Graduate Internship contains the following eligibility criteria:

• Your scores should be at least 7 CLB on a language test.
• You will not require a job offer to apply through this stream.
• You should be residing in Manitoba during your application process.
• You should have graduated from a designated post-secondary institution with a Master’s or a Doctoral degree within the past 3 years.
• You should have settlement funds for 6 months except employed full-time.
• You should submit your career plan stating the chances of a successful career in Manitoba.
• You should have completed an Elevate or Accelerate internship with an efficient firm or industry or a research venture in Manitoba.

2. Career Employment

The career employment pathway is similar to the Graduate Internship stream and the criteria for this stream are:

• You should be residing and working full-time in Manitoba.
• Your scores should be at least 7 CLB on a language test.
• You should have graduated from a designated post-secondary institution with a full-time course for at least 1 year.
• You should have settlement funds for 6 months except employed full-time.
• You should submit your career plan stating the chances of a successful career in Manitoba.
• You should have a full-time job offer from an eligible employer in Manitoba for a time period of 1 year under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
• Your job offer should be In-Demand occupations list and is relevant to your study programs.

3. International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

This stream invites a small number of people, 20 graduates a year to apply as nominees through entrepreneurship. You should produce an Expression of Interest on the Manitoba Assessment Grid.

If you receive an invitation to apply, then your application is accepted. You will get into an agreement with MPNP and start your business. Once your business is established successfully in 6 months, you will receive a provincial nomination.

The criteria you should meet if you’re applying through this category are:

• You should at least own 51% of the equity in the business.
• Your scores should be at least 7 CLB on a language test.
• You should contain a legit post-graduate work permit.
• You should have resided continuously in Manitoba even after your graduation.
• You should be under the age category between 21 to 35.
• You should produce settlements for a time period of 12 months.
• You should have pursued a full-time post-secondary program with a time period of 2 years in Manitoba.
• Your net worth will be validated and considered in assessing your business plan.

4. Business Investor Stream

The business investor stream consists of two categories:

1. The Entrepreneur

This category focuses on established and experienced entrepreneurs who plan to commence or procure business in Manitoba. This category contains certain criteria for the applicant and for the business:

• Your scores should be at least 5 CLB on a language test.
• You should have a minimum of CAD $500,000 as personal assets and in net business.
• You should have pursued education corresponding to the Canadian High School diploma.
• You should plan to invest at least CAD $250,000 in and around Winnipeg or a minimum of CAD $150,000 in any other community in Manitoba.
• You should have a minimum experience of 3 years in active business as an owner or a senior authority.
• You should at least own ⅓ of the equity of the business in Manitoba.
• You should participate and engage in active roles in the management of the business.
• You should offer a job for at least 1 person as a full-time employee.
• Your business must be considered eligible by the MPNP.

2. The Farm Investor Pathway (FIP)

This category is for farmers who decide to purchase and function a farming business in Manitoba. This category follows criteria for the applicant and business;

• You should have a minimum of CAD $500,000 as personal assets and in net business.
• You should do a research visit to Manitoba.
• You should have at least 3 years of experience in owning and operating a farm.
• Make sure to illustrate your practical farming skills, technical expertise, and your farming practices corresponding to practices in Manitoba.
• You should regulate a formal interview either in English or French.
• You should at least own ⅓ of the equity of the business in Manitoba.
• Your business must be considered eligible by the MPNP.
• You should offer a job for at least 1 person as a full-time employee.
• You should invest at least CAD $300,000 to establish the business’s functions.

Alongside, there are federal immigration programs through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for both economic and non-economic immigration.

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