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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Check our table summary of all MPNP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
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The MPNP (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program) looks for immigration candidates willing to make Manitoba their permanent home and able to contribute economically to the province. With a nomination from the MPNP, immigration aspirants can receive permanent resident status from the Canadian federal government.
The MPNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with categories for Workers, for International Students, and for Business Investors.
The MPNP is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), with categories for Workers, for International Students, and for Business Investors.
Choosing Manitoba Immigration
The Manitoba province, located to the west of Ontario, is home to more than 100,000 lakes. Being the fifth most populated province, Manitoba relies heavily on agriculture for its economy, and attracts many immigrants working either in farms, or in its capital city, Winnipeg.
Apart from some federal programs, the immigration authorities of Manitoba offer their own immigration streams. The MPNP has gone through a complete revamping during 2018, with the introduction of new immigration streams.
Some of the Manitoba streams are, for the first time, Express Entry aligned, and some of them are not. In the case of Express Entry streams, those are the same as for the Skilled Workers category, they are just what Manitoba calls a "sub-stream", where the eligibility requirements are the same for both.
In case of a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which leads to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This, in turn, will head the applicant towards obtaining an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There is the Skilled Workers category, which is the same as the Express Entry streams, and the Business Investor category, for wealthy investors, farmers or non-farmers.
A new stream has come in effect in November 2018, the International Education Stream. The stream is dedicated to providing faster pathways to nominating international students graduating in Manitoba. In this stream, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates will not require a job offer from an employer in Manitoba to be eligible, while other graduates will require such an offer.
Apart from some federal programs, the immigration authorities of Manitoba offer their own immigration streams. The MPNP has gone through a complete revamping during 2018, with the introduction of new immigration streams.
Some of the Manitoba streams are, for the first time, Express Entry aligned, and some of them are not. In the case of Express Entry streams, those are the same as for the Skilled Workers category, they are just what Manitoba calls a "sub-stream", where the eligibility requirements are the same for both.
In case of a successful application, a provincial nomination is issued which leads to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This, in turn, will head the applicant towards obtaining an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There is the Skilled Workers category, which is the same as the Express Entry streams, and the Business Investor category, for wealthy investors, farmers or non-farmers.
A new stream has come in effect in November 2018, the International Education Stream. The stream is dedicated to providing faster pathways to nominating international students graduating in Manitoba. In this stream, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) graduates will not require a job offer from an employer in Manitoba to be eligible, while other graduates will require such an offer.
Overview of Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Programs
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII) | ||||
| Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII) | Have an Express Entry profile (except for welders, industrial painters, woodworking machine operators) Have min 2 years of experience in a targeted occupation (see link below) Have min CLB7 in French or English (except for welders, industrial painters, woodworking machine operators, score min CLB5) Have min a 1-year post-secondary diploma, certificate or degree No connection to other parts of Canada (i.e. friends, relatives, employment or studies) Have enough settlement funds | No | No | $0 |
| Category: Skilled Workers | ||||
| Skilled Workers Overseas | Have friends or family support in the province, or previous studies or job experience in Manitoba, or be invited through the Strategic Recruitment Initiative Score at least 60 points based on five factors | No | No | $500 |
| Skilled Workers in Manitoba | Have a long-term, full-time job offer after and completion of at least six months (continuous) full-time employment with that employer | Yes | No | $500 |
| Category: International Education Stream (IES) | ||||
| Career Employment | Have graduated (min one year, full-time), within the last 3 years, from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Manitoba Have a min 1-year, full-time employment offer, with an NOC code on the list of In-Demand Occupations, and consistent with completed training | Yes | No | $500 |
| Graduate Internship | Have completed a Master's Degree or PhD in Manitoba in the past 3 years Have completed a Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship | No | No | $500 |
| Student Entrepreneur | Complete a full-time post-secondary program (at least 2-year duration) in Manitoba Equity ownership of min 51% of a business, and operate as a senior manager | No | No | $500 |
| Category: Business Investor Stream (BIS) | ||||
| Entrepreneur | Min 3 years business owner or senior manager experience Min net worth of $500,000 and min investment of $150,000 Creation of 1 new job | No | No | $2,500 |
| Farm Investor | Min 3 years farm business management or farm ownership and operation experience Min net worth of $500,000 and min investment of $300,000 | No | No | $2,500 |
If you are interested by the in-demand occupations list for Manitoba, and other provinces, click here.
For more information on the MPNP streams, click on the corresponding link below:
- Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative
- Skilled Workers Overseas
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba
- International Education Stream (IES) - Career Employment
- International Education Stream (IES) - Graduate Internship
- International Education Stream (IES) - International Student Entrepreneur Pilot
- Business Investor Stream (BIS) - Entrepreneur
- Business Investor Stream (BIS) - Farm Investor
Processing Times
There is no set processing time by program, however, all applicants should have their applications processed within six months, according to the province.
Which PNPs are open?
If you feel like you could be eligible to one of the Manitoba's Nominee Programs, you can check out here if they are currently open.
