Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

Manitoba Immigration
THE MANITOBA PNP
Stream 1
Stream 2
Stream 3

Manitoba is a province known for its natural beauty and safe and friendly towns. It is one of the strongest and most diverse economies in Canada, with low cost of living and many high-quality career, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

When you are ready to move to Manitoba, you will want to apply to a Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) stream. The programs available to migrants are below:

The processing time for assessing applications is approximately 6 months, although delays may occur where additional information or verification is needed.

This stream is a provincial initiative based on the needs of Manitoba employers. Internationally trained and experienced workers with the necessary skills in the labour market are selected to apply as a skilled worker.

Main eligibility criteria:

To apply for Skilled Workers in Manitoba pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:

You received a full-time job offer
You have at least 6 months’ of work experience
You hold relevant qualifications, training and/or credentials for the occupation
You are proficient in English or French

The Skilled Workers Overseas pathway is a points-tested stream. To apply for the Skilled Workers overseas pathway, you will be scored on the following factors:

Your language ability
Your age
Amount of work experience
Level of education
Your connection to Manitoba

Below is a table indicating number of points awarded and maximum points attainable.

SKILLED WORKERS OVERSEAS PATHWAY – POINTS TABLE
FACTOR	NUMBER OF POINTS AWARDED		MAXIMIM POINTS
Language proficiency (English and/or French)	First language		25
	CLB 8 or higher	20
	CLB 7	18
	CLB 6	16
	CLB 5	14
	CLB 4	12
	CLB 3 or lower	0
	Second language
	CLB 5 or higher	5
Age	18 years	4	10
	19 years	6
	20 years	8
	21 to 45 years	10
	46 years	8
	47 years	6
	48 years	4
	49 years	2
	50 years or older	0
Work Experience	< 1 year	0	15
	One year	8
	Two years	10
	Three years	12
	Four or more years	15
Education	Master’s degree	25	25
	2 x post-secondary programs	23
	1 x post-secondary program	20
	1 x 1-year post-secondary program	14
	Trade certificate	14
	No formal post-secondary education	0
Commitment to Manitoba	Have close relative	20	25
	Invited to apply	20
	Previous work experience of at least 6 months	12
	Received 2 or more years’ education in Manitoba	12
	Received 1 years’ education in Manitoba	10
	Have friend or distant relative	10
	Regional immigration	5
Maximum points available			100

This stream provides a faster path to nominations for international students graduating in Manitoba and meeting the needs of the industry.

Main eligibility criteria:

Career Employment stream is for post-secondary students who graduate and find employment in Manitoba relevant to their studies and in an in-demand occupation. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:

A full-time job offer
Graduated in Manitoba within past 3 years
Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
Either employed or able to show access to sufficient finances
You are a resident of Manitoba at time of application

Graduate Internship stream is for master and doctoral graduates who completed an Accelerate or Elevate Internship with Mitacs in Manitoba. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Completed masters or doctoral degree within past 3 years
Completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internship
Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
Either employed or able to show access to sufficient finances
You are a resident of Manitoba at time of application

International Student Entrepreneur Pilot stream is capped to 20 students per year. It is for international graduates of Manitoba who will pursue entrepreneurship rather than employment. To apply for this program, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Operated business as senior manager for at least 6 months
Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
Studied post-secondary course in Manitoba for at least 2 years
Between 21 and 35 years old (inclusive)
Have been resident in Manitoba since graduating
Show access to sufficient finances

This stream allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business investors and entrepreneurs from around the world who have the intent and ability to start or purchase businesses in Manitoba.

Main eligibility criteria:

Entrepreneur stream is for applicants seeking to open a business in Manitoba. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Active business owner or senior manager for at least 3 years’ within past 5 years
Proficiency in English or French (CLB 5)
Canadian high school certificate (or equivalent)
Business investment of at least CA$250K in Manitoba Capital Region or CA$150K outside Manitoba Capital Region
Net worth of at least CA$500K

Farm Investor stream is for those intending to establish and operate a farm operation in rural Manitoba. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:

At least 3 years’ experience owning and operating farm
Proficiency in English or French
Farm business investment of at least CA$300K
Ongoing and recurring farm business activities in rural Manitoba
Net worth of at least CA$500K