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WHY MANITOBA PNP?

100,000 Job vacancies
Requires 4.5 IELTS score
Eligibility score is 60/100
Quick visa processing
Fastest growing economy in Canada
Affordable cost of living
Invited 8,060 immigrants in 2022

ABOUT MANITOBA

Manitoba is one of the Prairie Provinces of Canada. Three provinces – Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan – together form the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Manitoba, taken from the Indian word for “the God who speaks”, is known for its more than 100,000 lakes. In the north, Manitoba shares its borders with Nunavut. The US states of Minnesota and North Dakota lie towards the south of the province. Ontario in the east and Saskatchewan to the west make up the other neighbors of Manitoba.

“Winnipeg is the largest capital city of the Canadian province of Manitoba.”

The other prominent cities in Manitoba include –

Brandon
Selkirk
Steinbach
The Pas
Thompson
Morden
Portage La Prairie
Winkler
Dauphin

Manitoba is a part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) of Canada. Manitoba nominates individuals – through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) – for their Canadian permanent residence.

MANITOBA PNP IMMIGRATION LEVELS PLAN 2023-25

The ‘Keystone Province’ plans to increase immigration numbers in 2023-2025 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee program.

Year	Nominations
2023	9,500
2024	10,500
2025	11,500

MPNP STREAMS

The Manitoba PNP program offers Canada immigration pathways to recent graduates, businesspeople, skilled workers, and their families that have the clear intention as well as the ability to settle down in Manitoba.

Skilled Worker
International Education
Business Investor

Skilled Workers

It is divided into two sub-categories like skilled workers overseas and skilled workers in Manitoba. The Skilled Workers in Manitoba Canada immigration pathway nominates applicants with a strong connection – mainly in the form of an “ongoing Manitoba employment” – to the province. The MPNP’s Skilled Worker Overseas pathway, on the other hand, is for applicants that are able to demonstrate “an established connection” to Manitoba.

International Education

The International Education category of the MPNP is for Manitoba graduates, that is, international students graduating from any higher education institution in the province. Manitoba graduates – meeting the requirements of the local industry in the province – get a faster pathway to a nomination through the MPNP for immigrating to Manitoba.

The International Education Stream (IES) of the MPNP has 3 separate pathways.

Career Employment Pathway
Graduate Internship Pathway
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP)

Business Investor Stream (BIS)

The Business Investor Stream (BIS) of the MPNP allows Manitoba province to recruit and nominate qualified entrepreneurs as well as business investors from across the globe that have the ability as well as the means of either purchasing an existing concern or starting a new business in Manitoba. There are 2 separate pathways under the MPNP’s Business Investor Stream

Entrepreneur Pathway (EP)
Farm Investor Pathway (FIP)

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway is linked with the Federal Express Entry system of Canada. An Express Entry candidate that is successful in securing a provincial nomination – through any of the PNP-linked Express Entry streams – is automatically allotted 600 CRS points.

By ‘CRS’ here is implied the score, out of a maximum of 1,200, based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). As it is the highest-ranked Express Entry profiles that are issued invitations to apply in the federal draws that are held, a PNP nomination guarantees an invitation. Locally driven, the Skilled Worker stream of the MPNP takes into account the specific needs and requirements of Manitoba employers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MPNP

Job offer for full-time and/or permanent employment from a Manitoba employer.
Basic work experience.
Required scores in a language proficiency test.
An intention of living and working in Manitoba.
Legitimate work permit and other associated documents.
Occupation under any of the National Occupational Classification (NOC): Skill Type 0: Management Jobs, Skill Level A: Professional Jobs, or Skill Level B: Technical jobs.
Proof of legal residence in their home country.
A Labour Market Impact Assessment [LMIS] confirmation letter.

MANITOBA POINTS ASSESSMENT

Factor 1: Language Proficiency	Points
First language (English or French)
CLB 8 or higher / native speaker	20
CLB 7	18
CLB 6	16
CLB 5	14
CLB 4	12
CLB 3 or lower	0
Second language (English or French)
CLB 5 or higher	5
Factor 2: Age	Points
18	4
19	6
20	8
21 to 45	10
46	8
47	6
48	4
49	2
50 or older	0
Factor 3: Work Experience (in the past five years)	Points
Less than one year	0
One year	8
Two years	10
Three years	12
Four years or more	15
Factor 4: Education	Points
Master’s or Doctorate	25
Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each	23
One post-secondary program of two years or longer	20
One one year post-secondary program	14
Trade certification	14
No post-secondary education	0
Factor 5: Adaptability	Points
Close relative in Manitoba	20
Invitation to Apply received from MPNP as part of recruitment mission or exploratory visit	20
Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months)	12
Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba	12
Completed post-secondary program of at least one year in Manitoba	10
Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba	10
Bonus: Intention to reside outside Winnipeg	5
Total	100

STEPS TO APPLY

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.

STEP 2: Review the MPNP selection criteria

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Apply for MPNP

STEP 5: Settle in Manitoba, Canada

Manitoba ALL PNP Draws in 2023

Month	PNP Program	No. of draws	No. of candidates
June	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	3	1716
May	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	2	1065
April	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	3	1631
March	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	2	1,163
February	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	2	891
January	Manitoba Provincial Nominee program	2	658
Total		14	7,124

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FAQ

What is the Manitoba PNP?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is one of Canada’s most well-known Provincial Nominee Programs. Manitoba nominates newcomers for permanent resident status in the prairie province through the MPNP.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) welcomes graduates, skilled workers, businesspeople and their families to settle in the province as permanent residents.

MPNP immigration streams

Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is open for skilled workers who can meet the needs of the local labor market. There are two streams under this category:

Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Skilled Workers Overseas

International Education Stream

This stream is for international students graduates in Manitoba. There are three pathways under this stream:

Career Employment Pathway
Graduate Internship Pathway
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

International students from other provinces are not eligible for this stream.

Business Investor Stream

Under this stream Manitoba will recruit and nominate qualified business investors and entrepreneurs from around the world intend to start or buy a business in Manitoba.

There are two pathways under this stream:

Entrepreneur Pathway

Farm Investor Pathway

What are the eligibility requirements for the Manitoba provincial nominee program?

Eligibility requirements

Applicant must be between 21 and 45 years
Must have at least an undergraduate degree or diploma
Have a minimum score of 60 out of 100 in the MPNP assessment grid
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant field
Must have a valid job offer in an occupation in-demand

Must have a minimum score of 4.5 I IELTS exam

I have been refused under an immigration program of another Canadian province. Can I still apply to Manitoba PNP?

Yes, you can apply. However, do keep in mind that you will be required to inform the MPNP if any such application has been refused in the past.

Is my Canada PR guaranteed if I get an LAA in a draw by Manitoba provincial nominee program?

No. LAAs are issued by the MPNP to candidates with the potential to qualify. An applicant will be required to meet all requirements of Manitoba PNP stream applying to. Similarly, they must meet all Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] requirements to get a Canada PR visa. The final decision lies with IRCC.

My relatives live in Canada, but not in Manitoba. Will it impact my MPNP application?

In order to be granted an MPNP nomination, an individual must be able to demonstrate their commitment to Manitoba.

While having friends/relatives in another Canadian province will not lead to automatic rejection, the applicant must be able to convince the MPNP that they will indeed live in Manitoba and not go to join their family/family in the other province.

How can I get a Work Permit Support Letter from the MPNP to apply for a Canada work permit?

A provincial nominee might be issued a Work Permit Support Letter [WPSL], allowing them to apply to IRCC for a Canadian work permit.

What is the in-demand occupations list for Manitoba PNP program?

This is an important aspect of each pathway in Manitoba. This list provides details of in-demand occupations in the province. These are related to specific skilled streams. Applicants must belong to the specific occupation and meet the criteria and requirements for the pathway. Those meeting these conditions will qualify for the draw.

Candidates must meet the criteria and conditions for any of the pathways. During the Expression of Interest draws, candidates who work in a high-demand profession will be given priority. Individuals may be qualified for one of the pathways even though they have no prior experience in one of the mentioned professions in some cases.

How can one apply under the Manitoba Express Entry program?

People who want to come to Manitoba via the MPNP should first build a Canada Express Entry profile. If the future immigrant is granted a Manitoba nomination, the nomination certificate will be added to his or her Express Entry profile automatically, granting him or her an additional 600 points under the Express Entry system. This will increase his chances of getting an ITA for Canada PR in a subsequent Express Entry draw.