Manitoba PNP

Table of Contents

• Application process: –
• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: Requirements for applicants
• Skilled Worker Immigration Stream
• Business Stream
• Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative
• Morden Community Driven Immigration Initiative
• Manitoba immigration skilled workers list

Immigrate through Manitoba through Manitoba PNP

Canada immigration through Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (Manitoba PNP) enables individuals with the skills and experience required by the province to receive a Manitoba Provincial Nomination Certificate that expedites the Canadian immigration and the Canadian Permanent Residency process.

Located between the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan, the province of Manitoba is in many ways the gateway to western Canada. The Government of Manitoba unveiled restructured Manitoba PNP on November 15, 2017. Some changes were implemented then and other changes will come into effect in 2018.

Manitoba PNP enables Provincial and Territorial governments in Canada to attract immigrants to their region.

Application process: –

If you choose to immigrate to Canada, you must:

1. Apply and complete the provincial nomination process
2. Demonstrate the skill set and ability to contribute to the economy of Manitoba
3. Receive a Provincial Nomination Certificate through Manitoba PNP.

After you receive the Provincial Nomination Certificate through Manitoba PNP, you must:

1. Send an application to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Permanent Residence.
2. An IRCC officer will assess your application based on the Canadian Immigration requirements. These applications will not be assessed based on the six selection factors of the Federal Skilled Workers Program.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: Requirements for applicants

All applicants under Manitoba PNP must:

1. Complete and pass a medical examination
2. Have security clearance
3. Demonstrate sufficient funds to support himself/herself and his/her dependents after arriving in Canada

Immigration through Manitoba PNP has three immigration streams:

Skilled Worker Immigration Stream

The Skilled Worker Immigration Stream of Manitoba PNP operates through an ‘Expression of Interest’ system. Eligible candidates need to complete a questionnaire online, once the answers are submitted, a score is given to the candidate depending on his/her answers. The Manitoba PNP will then rank you against other candidates using several factors which will determine your overall score. If you score well, you may be invited to submit an application to the Manitoba PNP. There are no limits on the number of candidates who can submit an Expression of Interest and no deadline.

There are two pathways to Manitoba as a skilled worker, both of which operate under the Manitoba PNP Expression of Interest System. The Skilled Worker Immigration Stream of Manitoba PNP has two categories:

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba category accepts applications from qualified temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who:

1. Are currently working in Manitoba.
2. Have been offered a permanent, full-time job with their Manitoba employer.
3. The Skilled Worker in Manitoba applicants is not subject to a points-based assessment to determine their eligibility.

The Skilled Worker Overseas category uses a points-based system to assess candidates who may be outside of Canada. Applicants should:

1. Be qualified skilled workers
2. Demonstrate a strong connection to the province through family or friends (Manitoba Support), past education or employment (Manitoba Experience), or by invitation from Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
3. Score a minimum of 60 points according to five eligibility factors: age, language proficiency, work experience, education, and adaptability.

Business Stream

The business stream of Manitoba Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is for individuals who wish to conduct business in Manitoba. This stream operates on an ‘Expression of Interest’ system. The applicants submit their intention to apply, and those eligible are invited to apply.

Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative

1. The Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative of Manitoba PNP is for foreign nationals with:
2. Farm business experience.
3. Sufficient funds to immigrate to Manitoba and operate a farm.

Morden Community Driven Immigration Initiative

Morden is a rural town in Winnipeg looking for immigrants who fall under one of the following targeted occupations:

1. 1. Cabinetmakers
   2. Manufacturing (specifically at entry level)
   3. Factory sewing machine operators
   4. Heavy vehicle mechanics

Manitoba immigration skilled workers list

With an aim to select candidates who meet the needs of employers in Manitoba, it identifies in-demand occupations. The list of in-demand occupations will be regularly updated. Candidates with experience in in-demand occupations will be given priority in Expression of Interest draws.

At CanApprove, we aim to make the complex process of preparing financial papers, authenticating documents, filling applications, obtaining visas, and acquiring work and residence permits as simple, quick and easy as possible for our clients. We provide assistance to immigrants and students with pre-departure and post-arrival needs including but not limited to acquiring a health care, social insurance card, ID card, and driver’s license, as well as finding accommodation.

For more information on of Manitoba PNP,get in touch with our team of qualified immigration consultants and skilled advisors.

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