Introduction:
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) seeks recent graduates, skilled workers, businesspeople and their families with the intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba as permanent residents. Manitoba makes it easy to immigrate and settle in our province.
Streams under MPNP include Skilled Worker Stream, International Education Stream and Business Investor Stream.
Skilled Worker Immigration Stream includes two pathways:
International Education Stream includes:
Manitoba Business Investor Stream consists of two pathways:
Skilled Worker in Manitoba
Manitoba Work Experience Pathway Requirements:
- Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) or Manitoba graduates in-demand occupations at least 6 months employment experience or TFW or Manitoba graduates not-in-demand occupations at least 12 months employment experience or Out-of-province graduates in-demand occupations have at least 12 months of employment experience
- Applicants must be residing and/or working in MB at the time of application;Applicants must have a long-term, full-time job offer that meets Manitoba’s employment and wage standards for the occupation; working conditions consistent with Canadian Citizens/ PR of Canada; not home-based, part-time, temporary, seasonal or commission-based position
- Minimum CLB 7 for Regulated Jobs; CLB 6 for Compulsory trades; CLB5 for all other NOC 0, A, B jobs; CLB4 for NOC C or D
- Demonstrate ability and intent to reside in Manitoba
Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway Requirements:
- Minimum of two years in the past five years of employment experience relevant to the occupation being recruited, or other relevant experience identified by the employer
- Long-term, full-time job offer that meets Manitoba’s employment and wage standards for the occupation; Employer business has been operating over three years; working conditions consistent with Canadian Citizens/ PR of Canada; not home-based, part-time, temporary, seasonal or commission-based position
- Minimum CLB 7 for Regulated Jobs; CLB 6 for Compulsory trades; CLB5 for all other NOC 0, A, B jobs; CLB4 for NOC C or D
- Demonstrate ability and intent to reside in Manitoba.
- Must have post-secondary education; if licence or certificate required, the applicant must apply to the regulatory body to have your qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination; For NOC C or D occupations, the MPNP reserves the right to select individuals with no post-secondary education, providing they possess the required training for the job according to employer requirements and NOC description
- Prospective employers must meet specific eligibility criteria as defined by the MPNP
Skilled Worker Overseas
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway Requirements:
- Demonstrate acceptance into the Express Entry pool
- Minimum of six months of work experience in an in-demand occupation, submit a complete career plan
- Minimum CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A or Minimum CLB 6 for NOC B
- Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent)
- At least 18 years old
- Demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba and Have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year or hold a valid Invitation to Apply issued by the MPNP
- Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway Requirements:
- At least six-month full-time employment experience. Zero points will be awarded for less than one year of work experience. A career plan is also required
- Minimum CLB 7 for regulated occupations; CLB6 for compulsory trades; CLB5 for all other NOC 0, A, B jobs; Points are awarded for second official language proficiency of at least CLB/NCLC 5
- Minimum one-year post-secondary education
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba and Confirmed support of a close relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year or Previous post-secondary education or work experience completed in Manitoba within the past five years or a valid MPNP invitation to apply
- At least 18 years old. No points for applicant over 45
- Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period
Career Employment Pathway
Requirements:
- Graduated in the past 3 years from a designated post-secondary institution (minimum one year, two semesters, full-time coursework)
- Minimum CLB 7
- Have a full-time job offer with a minimum 1-year contract In-Demand Occupations; must be working full-time in Manitoba while application is assessed.
(Note:The MPNP may impose program or occupation-specific limits. Manitoba Degree-program Graduates qualify provided they have a job offer in any NOC 0, A, B on the In-Demand Occupations list.)
- The applicant must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. Or a full-time indeterminate job offer in Manitoba
- Must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application
Graduate Internship Pathway
Requirements:
- Completed a master’s or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past 3 years
- Minimum CLB 7
- Completed a master’s or doctoral program in Manitoba with a completed Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship (including Accelerate Entrepreneur) with eligible industry and research enterprises in Manitoba
- Not required to have a job offer at the time application
- The applicant must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. Or a full-time long-term job offer in Manitoba
- Applicant must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot
Requirements:
- Submit a business plan; as a senior manager, operates the business for at least 6 months; own at least 51% of the business
- Minimum CLB7
- Complete a full-time post-secondary program in Manitoba that is at least two (2) years in duration. (distance learning or compressed academic programs are not eligible)
- Age 21-35
- The applicant must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period.
- Deposit not required; no minimum net worth required; your personal net worth will be verified by a third-party supplier approved by the MPNP. A verification report, along with the application, must be submitted to the MPNP within 120 days of receiving your letter of advice to apply (LAA).
- After an application is approved, a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) must be signed prior to the MPNP issuing you an approval-in-principle letter to implement your business plan.
Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway
Requirements:
- Have a personal net worth higher than $500,000,will be verified by a third-party supplier approved by the MPNP.
- Minimum three years’ business ownership experience during the last five years either as an active business owner or working in a senior management role, Business owners must have at least 33 1/3% ownership to qualify for points.
- Have a language test score higher than CLB 5
- No minimum or maximum age; however, ranking points are allocated to candidates 25 to 49 years of age
- Minimum Canadian high school certificate equivalent
- Invest at least $250000 in the capital area. Invest at least $150,000 in other areas.
- Create at least one job for Canadian citizen and permanent resident (excluding owners of the business and/or their close relatives)
- A Business Plan is required and is an integral part of the application, conduct exploratory visit no more than one year prior to submission of EOI
- After an application is approved, a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) must be signed prior to the MPNP issuing you a letter of support for applying for a work permit.
Manitoba Farm Investor Pathway
Requirements:
- Have a personal net worth higher than $500,000
- Minimum of three years farm ownership and operation experience
- Language proficiency should qualify the applicant to conduct an interview
- Invest at least $300,000 and submit a business plan
- Must conduct a Farm Business Research Visit
- A farm business entity should have ongoing and recurring business activities in rural Manitoba. You are required to live on the farm and actively participate in the management of the farm business on an ongoing basis from within Manitoba
- You must have skills and knowledge that will transfer directly to Manitoba’s current primary farm production industry
- Have a net worth higher than $500,000
In Demand Occupations List
NOC | Occupations |
1 – Business, finance and administration occupations | |
0111 | Financial managers* |
0112 | Human resources managers |
0114 | Other administrative services managers |
0121 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers |
0122 | Banking, credit and other investment managers |
0124 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers |
1111 | Financial auditors and accountants |
1112 | Financial and investment analysts |
1114 | Other financial officers |
1121 | Human resources professionals |
1122 | Professional occupations in business management consulting |
1122 | Professional occupations in business management consulting |
1212 | Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers |
1215 | Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations |
1221 | Administrative officers |
1223 | Human resources and recruitment officers |
1224 | Property administrators |
1241 | Administrative assistants |
1242 | Legal administrative assistants |
1251 | Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations |
1311 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers |
2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | |
0211 | Engineering managers |
0212 | Architecture and science managers |
0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
2121 | Biologists and related scientists |
2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists * |
2131 | Civil engineers * |
2132 | Mechanical engineers * |
2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers * |
2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers * |
2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) * |
2151 | Architects * |
2154 | Land surveyors * |
2161 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries |
2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
2173 | Software engineers and designers * |
2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
2175 | Web designers and developers |
2211 | Chemical technologists and technicians |
2212 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians * |
2221 | Biological technologists and technicians * |
2222 | Agricultural and fish products inspectors |
2231 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians * |
2232 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians * |
2233 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians * |
2234 | Construction estimators |
2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians * |
2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) * |
2244 | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors * |
2253 | Drafting technologists and technicians * |
2271 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors |
2281 | Computer network technicians * |
2282 | User support technicians |
3 – Health occupations | |
0311 | Managers in Health Care |
3131 | Pharmacists * |
3132 | Dietitians and nutritionists * |
3141 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists * |
3142 | Physiotherapists * |
3143 | Occupational therapists * |
3211 | Medical laboratory technologists * |
3212 | Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants |
3213 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians |
3214 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists * |
3215 | Medical radiation technologists |
3219 | Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) |
3222 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists * |
3236 | Massage therapists |
4 – Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | |
0423 | Managers in social, community and correctional services |
4112 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries * |
4151 | Psychologists * |
4152 | Social workers * |
4153 | Family, marriage and other related counsellors |
4161 | Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
4164 | Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
4165 | Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
4166 | Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
4167 | Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers |
4168 | Program officers unique to government |
4211 | Paralegal and related occupations |
4212 | Social and community service workers |
4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants * |
4215 | Instructors of persons with disabilities |
5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | |
0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors |
5131 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators |
5243 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers |
5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness |
6 – Sales and service occupations | |
0601 | Corporate sales managers |
0621 | Retail and wholesale trade managers |
0651 | Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. |
6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
6222 | Retail and wholesale buyers |
6232 | Real estate agents and salespersons |
6235 | Financial sales representatives |
6311 | Food service supervisors |
6322 | Cooks |
6332 | Bakers |
7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | |
0711 | Construction managers |
0712 | Home building and renovation managers |
0714 | Facility operation and maintenance managers |
0731 | Managers in transportation |
7231 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
7232 | Tool and die makers |
7233 | Sheet metal workers |
7237 | Welders and related machine operators |
7241 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) ** |
7242 | Industrial electricians ** |
7244 | Electrical power line and cable workers |
7245 | Telecommunications line and cable workers * |
7246 | Telecommunications installation and repair workers * |
7251 | Plumbers |
7271 | Carpenters |
7282 | Concrete finishers |
7284 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers |
7294 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
7295 | Floor covering installers |
7311 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics |
7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
7313 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics ** |
7315 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors |
7316 | Machine fitters |
7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers |
7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers |
7361 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers |
7362 | Railway conductors and brakemen/women |
7371 | Crane operators ** |
8 – Occupations unique to primary industry | |
0821 | Managers in agriculture |
9 – Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | |
0911 | Manufacturing managers |
0912 | Utilities managers |
9241 | Power engineers and power systems operators |