Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Overview

MANITOBA is a Canadian province that shares its border with Ontario to the east and Saskatchewan to the west. Manitoba PNP was the first Province to start the PNP program (MPNP) in 1998. As a small province with very few people, Manitoba needs this PNP program to improve its economy by inviting skilled workers worldwide.

The applicants in the Express Entry Pool with a high CRS Score (Comprehensive Ranking System) will receive an invite to Manitoba. If you are nominated from Manitoba through the PNP program, the applicants will get additional 600 points.

Streams to Apply for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

• Skilled Worker Program.
• International Education Stream.
• Business Investor Stream.

Skilled Worker Program

To migrate to Manitoba through this stream, there are two pathways

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba.
• Skilled Workers Overseas.

SKILLED WORKERS IN MANITOBA

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The Candidate must be in Manitoba and must be working for a Manitoba Employer.
• Have an active Express Entry Profile.

SKILLED WORKER OVERSEAS

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The Candidates must have a friend or a family member in the province.
• Must have a degree from a University in Manitoba or any previous employment in the province..
• Receive an invitation to apply directly from MPNP.

	PROCESSING TIME	VISA FEES
Skilled Workers in Manitoba	6 MONTHS	500 CAD
Skilled Workers Overseas	6 MONTHS	500 CAD

International Education Stream

To migrate to Manitoba through this stream, there are 3 pathways:

• Career Employment Pathway
• Graduate Internship Pathway
• International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

CAREER EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY: Manitoba PNP

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The Candidate must have a Graduate Certificate from a University in Manitoba. .
• Must be proficient in English with a minimum IELTS band of CLB7 (Listening 7, Reading 6, Speaking 6, Writing
• Have a Job offer from an eligible Employer in Manitoba with a minimum one-year contract.
• Must have sufficient funds.
• If the Candidate is already in Manitoba, it will be an added advantage.

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PATHWAY: Manitoba PNP

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The Candidate must have a Graduate Certificate from a University in Manitoba.
• Must be proficient in English with a minimum IELTS band of CLB7 (Listening 7, Reading 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6)
• Completed an Internship in an eligible Industry or a Research Organization.
• At the time of application it is not mandatory to have a job offer.
• Must have sufficient funds or you must be full time employee for a Manitoba employer.
• At the time of application the candidate must be living in Manitoba.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR PILOT: Manitoba PNP

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The candidate must submit a Business Plan as a part of the application..
• The candidate must have experience as a senior manager for an employer in Manitoba.
• Must be proficient in English with minimum IELTS band of CLB7 (Listening 7, Reading 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6).
• Complete a Post-Secondary education in Manitoba for at least 2 years. This must be a full-time education.
• Age of the candidate must be between 21 – 35 years.
• At the time of application the candidate must have a valid work permit or Post Graduate work permit..
• Must live in Manitoba continuously after graduation..
• Must have sufficient funds and must meet the low income cut-off. If the candidate is single the funds required for 12 months is 25,920CAD, for every dependent it will additional 6,984CAD.

	PROCESSING TIME	VISA FEES
Career Employment Pathway	6 MONTHS	500 CAD
Graduate Internship Pathway	6 MONTHS	500 CAD
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot	6 MONTHS	2,500CAD

Business Investor Stream

To migrate to Manitoba through this stream, there are 2 pathways:

• Entrepreneur Pathway.
• Farm Investor Pathway.

ENTREPRENUER PATHWAY: Manitoba PNP

Eligibility to apply for this stream:

• The Candidate must have minimum 3 years of work experience as a Senior Manager or a Business owner (must own a minimum 33$ of the business) in Manitoba. The company must provide a full-time job for a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.
• The net worth of the Candidate must be a minimum of 500,000CAD
• Must be proficient in English with a minimum IELTS band of CLB5 (Listening 5, Reading 4, Speaking 5, Writing 5)
• The Candidate's education must be equivalent to a Canadian High School certificate.

STEPS INVOLVED IN APPLYING

• Check the eligibility to apply.
• Submit an Expression of Interest and also a Business Plan.
• Pay the Visa fees of 2,500CAD.
• Sign a BPA (Business Performance Agreement) after the application is approved.
• Obtain a Temporary Work Permit.
• Establish your Business in Manitoba.

FARM INVESTOR PATHWAY: Manitoba PNP

STEPS INVOLVED IN APPLYING

• Check if the Candidate s eligible to apply.
• Follow the guidelines and complete the Farm Business Concept Form.
• Submit your Expression of Interest application to Manitoba PNP
• The application will be assessed, and the Candidate will receive the nomination from MPNP.
• Apply to Permanent Residency after receiving the nomination.
• Establish Your Farm Business in Manitoba.

Eligibility Points

The candidates interested to apply to Manitoba PNP must meet the minimum 60 eligibility points. The factors on which the points are calculated are:

1. ENGLISH / FRENCH LANGUAGE PROFECIENCY
CLB 8 or higher	20
CLB 7	18
CLB 6	16
CLB 5	14
CLB 4	12
Second Language CLB 5 or higher	5

2. AGE
21 – 45 years	10
46	8
47	6
48	4
49	2
50	0

3. WORK EXPERIENCE (minimum 6 months continuous experience is only considered)
Less than 1 year	0
1 year	8
2 years	10
3 years	12
4 years or more	15

4. EDUCATION
Master Degree or PhD	25
Double Degree or any 2 post-secondary certificates	23
Bachelor Degree or any post-secondary certificate	20
One year post-secondary program	14
Trades profession Certificate	14

5. ADAPTABILITY POINTS
Family members in Manitoba	20
Invitation received from Manitoba along with a job offer	20
Full –time work experience in Manitoba (minimum 6 months)	12
Obtained 2 years or more Post-secondary education in Manitoba	12
Obtained 1 year Post-secondary education in Manitoba	10
Friend or distant relative who lives in Manitoba as citizen or as a PR	10
Regional Immigration	5

How to Apply For Manitoba PNP

• Step 1: Submit an Express Entry Profile. This profile must indicate that you are working for an employer in Manitoba.
• Step 2: Be invited to submit Manitoba PNP application.
• Step 3: Receive the nomination from Manitoba. After submitting the application the candidate will be nominated, this will add additional 600 points to the CRS Score.
• Step 4: Apply to the Canada High Commission for PR Visa. Once the candidate has been nominated, follow the process and apply to the Canadian High Commission for the Permanent Resident Visa.

List of occupations in demand for Manitoba PNP

NOC Code	JOB OCCUPATIONS
0111	Financial managers
0112	Human resources managers
0114	Other administrative services managers
0121	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
0122	Banking, credit and other investment managers
0124	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
1111	Financial auditors and accountants
1112	Financial and investment analysts
1114	Other financial officers
1121	Human resources professionals
1122	Professional occupations in business management consulting
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1212	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
1215	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations
1123	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1221	Administrative officers
1223	Human resources and recruitment officers
1224	Property administrators
1241	Administrative assistants
1242	Legal administrative assistants
1251	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations
1311	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
0211	Engineering managers
0212	Architecture and science managers
0213	Computer and information systems managers
2121	Biologists and related scientists
2123	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
2131	Civil engineers
2132	Mechanical engineers
2133	Electrical and electronics engineers
2141	Industrial and manufacturing engineers
2147	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2151	Architects
2154	Land surveyors
2161	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
2171	Information systems analysts and consultants
2172	Database analysts and data administrators
2173	Software engineers and designers
2174	Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175	Web designers and developers
2211	Chemical technologists and technicians
2212	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2221	Biological technologists and technicians
2222	Agricultural and fish products inspectors
2231	Civil engineering technologists and technicians
2232	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
2233	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
2234	Construction estimators
2241	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2244	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
2271	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2281	Computer network technicians
2282	User support technicians
0311	Managers in Health Care
3131	Pharmacists
3132	Dietitians and nutritionists
3141	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142	Physiotherapists
3143	Occupational therapists
3211	Medical laboratory technologists
3212	Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
3213	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
3214	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionistsand cardiopulmonary technologists
3215	Medical radiation technologists
3219	Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
3222	Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3236	Massage therapists
0423	Managers in social, community and correctional services
4112	Lawyers and Quebec notaries
4151	Psychologists
4152	Social workers
4153	Family, marriage and other related counsellors
4161	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4163	Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
4164	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4165	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4166	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4167	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4168	Program officers unique to government
4211	Paralegal and related occupations
4212	Social and community service workers
4214	Early childhood educators and assistants
4215	Instructors of persons with disabilities
0513	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
5131	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
5225	Audio and video recording technicians
5241	Graphic designers and illustrators
5242	Interior designers and interior decorators
5243	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
5254	Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
0601	Corporate sales managers
0621	Retail and wholesale trade managers
0651	Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.
6221	Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
6222	Retail and wholesale buyers
6232	Real estate agents and salespersons
6235	Financial sales representatives
6311	Food service supervisors
6322	Cooks
6332	Bakers
0712	Home building and renovation managers
0714	Facility operation and maintenance managers
0731	Managers in transportation
7231	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232	Tool and die makers
7233	Sheet metal workers
7237	Welders and related machine operators
7241	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242	Industrial electricians
7244	Electrical power line and cable workers
7244	Electrical power line and cable workers
7245	Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246	Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7251	Plumbers
7271	Carpenters
7282	Concrete finishers
7284	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7294	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295	Floor covering installers
7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7315	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7316	Machine fitters
7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
7322	Motor vehicle body repairers
7361	Railway and yard locomotive engineers
7362	Railway conductors and brakemen/women
7371	Crane operators
0821	Managers in agriculture
0911	Manufacturing managers
0912	Utilities managers
9241	Power engineers and power systems operators
3413	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
9462	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers

FAQs

• How frequently do the MPNP (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) draws occur?- Manitoba PNP draws happen every 15 to 25 times over 12 months in equal intervals.
• Why migrate to Canada through MPNP? - Manitoba was the first Province to start the PNP program in 1998. Since then, MPNP has invited many skilled workers to the Province, and the economy has grown every year.Manitoba still needs skilled workers and is inviting eligible candidates every year.
• After receiving PR through MPNP, can I go to other provinces? -If the Candidate receives PR through MPNP, the Candidate must commit to Manitoba for two years. The Candidate can travel to all the provinces in Canada but will not be allowed to work in any other region other than Manitoba.

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