In this page you will find everything you need to know to be successful to live and work in Manitoba and gain permanent residency.
Manitoba is one of the most favored provinces in Canada by immigrants. It is mainly due to the high quality of life even while being fairly affordable. According to statistics, around 4547 immigrants have migrated to Manitoba in the year 2022 till now.
Manitoba PNP (MPNP) is a Provincial Nominee Program. It allows the government of Manitoba to hire skilled workers. The workers are hired to meet the financial and labour market demands of the province. Applicants can use this program to get permanent residency in Canada.
To be eligible for the Manitoba provincial nominee program, you must meet the requirements. But, the eligibility criteria varies depending on the immigration programme you choose to apply.
The eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream vary. It depends on the immigration pathway.
The eligibility criteria of the Manitoba Express Entry Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirements |
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Age |
At least 18 years of age at the time of applying |
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Work Experience |
At least six months of work experience in a job that is within the in-demand occupations list Submission of a complete Career Plan |
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Educational Qualification |
Finished post-secondary degree (duration must be at least for one year) If a license is needed, then you have to apply it to the regulatory body for the assessment of skills. |
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Adaptability |
Display of intent to live and work in Manitoba Confirmed support of a close or distant relative or close friend who has lived in Manitoba for a minimum of one year Have a valid ITA (Invitation to Apply) given by the MPNP |
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Language Skill |
For NOC Skill level B, CLB/NCLC 6 For NOC skill level A or 0, CLB/NCLC 7 |
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Settlement Funds |
Display proof of liquid funds. It must match the criteria of the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for living independently for six months. |
The eligibility criteria of the Human Capital Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirement |
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Educational Qualification |
Finished post-secondary course (duration must be at least for one year) If a license is needed, then you have to apply it to the regulatory body for the assessment of skills. |
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Work Experience |
To get EOI ranking points, the work experience provided must be for a minimum of six months and full-time employment. But, you get zero points if the work experience is less than twelve months in total. The work experience must be in an occupation listed under the in-Demand Occupations List. Submission of a complete Career Plan |
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Age |
At least 18 years of age at the time of applying There is no upper age limit. But, if you are above 45 years of age, you will not get any points in this category. |
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Adaptability |
Display of intent to live and work in Manitoba Confirmed support of a relative or close friend who has lived in Manitoba for a minimum of one year Or Have a valid ITA (Invitation to Apply) given by the MPNP Or Work experience in Manitoba in the last five years Or Finished post-secondary education in Manitoba in the past five years You may earn some more points if: Your common-law partner or spouse has at least a bachelor’s degree The language proficiency of your spouse is a minimum of CLB/NCLC 5 |
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Language Skill |
For NOC Skill Level B, A, or 0, CLB/NCLC 5 For Compulsory Trades, CLB/NCLC 6 For Regulated Occupation. CLB/NCLC 7 You can get extra points if your second official language has a score of a minimum of CLB/NCLC 5 |
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Settlement Funds |
Display proof of liquid funds. It must match the criteria of the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for living independently for six months. |
The eligibility requirements for applying to the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream vary. It depends on the immigration pathway.
The eligibility criteria of the Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirement |
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Age |
The minimum and maximum age limits are 21 and 45, respectively |
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Educational Qualification |
Post-secondary degree or/and training related to the job offered by the employer If a license is needed, then you have to apply to the regulatory body for the assessment of skills In the case of NOC Skill Level D or C: Applicants without a post-secondary degree can be selected But, they must have the necessary training required for the job |
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Work Experience |
Work experience of at least two years within the last five years of employment It must be related to the job you are offered |
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Adaptability |
Display of intent and proof to live and work in Manitoba |
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Official Language Skills |
For NOC Skill Level D, or C. CLB/NCLC 4 But the employer has to provide workplace training for language. For NOC Skill Level B, A, or 0, CLB/NCLC 5 For Compulsory Trades, CLB/NCLC 6 For Regulated Occupation, CLB/NCLC 7 |
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Additional Job Offer Requirements |
Long-term and full-time work It must meet the standard of employment in Manitoba. The wage must be as per the wage in Manitoba. The working conditions are the same as those of other permanent residents and Canadian citizens. The employer must have a registered business. The business must be active for a minimum of three years before applying. Your job must not be: Home-Based Commission-Based Part-Time Seasonal Temporary |
The eligibility criteria of the Manitoba Work Experience Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirement |
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Language Skill |
For NOC Skill Level D. or C. CLB/NCLC 4 For NOC Skill Level B, A, or 0, CLB/NCLC 5 For Compulsory Trades, CLB/NCLC 6 For Regulated Occupation, CLB/NCLC 7 Points are given for at least CLB/NCLC 5 in the second official language. |
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Adaptability |
Display of intent and proof to live and work in Manitoba |
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Work Experience or Present Employment in Manitoba |
International Students: Student graduates from Manitoba working in jobs that are included in the in-Demand Occupations List. They have worked for at least 12 months in the province · International Students: Graduates from outside Manitoba with jobs in the in-Demand Occupations List They have worked for at least 12 months in Manitoba · International Students and Temporary Foreign Workers: Graduates from Manitoba in jobs that are included in the in-Demand Occupations List They have worked for at least six months in the province Temporary Foreign Workers: Jobs not listed under the in-Demand Occupations List They have worked for at least 12 months in Manitoba Must have an LMIA Or LMIA-exempt work permit |
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Additional Job Requirements |
The job must be full-time and long-term It must meet the standard of employment of Manitoba The wage must be as per the wage in Manitoba The working conditions are the same as that of other permanent residents and Canadian citizens The employer must have registered business The business must be active for a minimum of three years before applying Your job must not be: Home-Based Commission-Based Part-Time Seasonal Temporary |
The eligibility criteria of the Business Investor Stream differ. It depends on the pathway.
Recently, the requirement of a $ 100,000 deposit has been removed.
The eligibility criteria for the Entrepreneur Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirement |
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Age |
No age limit But points are given to age between 25 and 49 |
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Educational Qualification |
Completion of high school |
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Business Experience |
Work experience of at least three years within the last five years as a senior manager or business owner Business owners must have a minimum of 33 1/3% ownership |
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Language Proficiency |
CLB/NCLC 5 |
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Adaptability |
Your spouse or common-law partner has CLB/NCLC 5 or above Your spouse or you have CLB/NCLC 5 or above for the second official language Your child studies in an eligible educational institution in Manitoba He/she must be pursuing it for a minimum of 6 months before submitting EOI Your spouse or you have a relative living in Manitoba for more than twelve months |
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Net Worth |
$ 500,000 |
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Business Investment |
For business inside the Manitoba Capital Region: $250,000 For business outside the Manitoba Capital Region: $150,000 |
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Business Visit & Plan |
Submission of Business Plan A business visit is done at least one year before EOI submission |
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Business Performance Agreement |
Before MPNP issues a letter of support, you must sign the Business Performance Agreement The letter of support is for the work permit application |
The eligibility criteria for the Farm Investor Pathway are:
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Factors |
Minimum Requirement |
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Language Proficiency |
No specific level |
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Net Worth |
$ 500,000 |
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Farm Business Experience |
Three years of experience in owning and running a farm |
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Farm Business Investment |
$ 300,00 The farming business must be established in rural parts of Manitoba Submission of a farm business plan |
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Farm Business Visit |
A business visit to Manitoba |
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Adaptability |
You must show: Farming skills Experience in technologies used in farming Technical information It must directly help the farm production industry in Manitoba |
The documents required for Manitoba PNP vary. It depends on the immigration program you are applying to.
But, some general documents are required for the Manitoba PNP Program. These are:
The in-demand occupations list for Manitoba in 2023 is listed into nine categories. These are –
There are some rural in-demand occupations too. But, the employment has to be outside the Manitoba Capital Region.
The minimum score for Manitoba PNP is 60. It is assigned to the MPNP Expression of Interest Ranking Points Grid.
You can apply for the Manitoba PNP via two different methods.
These are:
Yes, it is easy to get Manitoba PNP. But, it is only easy if you can meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria differ depending on the immigration program. But, there are some basic eligibility requirements. These are:
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No, the job offer is not required for Manitoba PNP. But, in that case, your occupation has to be listed under the in-demand occupation list of Manitoba
You can apply for Manitoba PNP without a job offer in the ways listed below.
The cost of applying to Manitoba PNP is CAD 500 for skilled workers. The fee is non-refundable.
You also need to pay:
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The major immigration programs under Manitoba PNP are:
The immigration pathways under the Skilled Worker Overseas Stream are:
The various immigration pathways within the Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream are:
The various streams under the International Education Stream are:
The International Education Stream is a new immigration program. It is for international students. But, they must have graduated from a registered and eligible institution in Manitoba.
The Business Investor Stream has replaced the previous PNP-B business immigration category. It allows Manitoba province to hire qualified entrepreneurs and business investors. They must show the intent and eligibility to buy or start businesses in Manitoba.
There are two immigration pathways under the Business Investor Stream of MPNP. These are:
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