Manitoba PNP

/Manitoba PNP/

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:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba
• Skilled Worker Overseas

International Education Stream includes:

• Career Employment Pathway
• Graduate Internship Pathway
• International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

Manitoba Business Investor Stream consists of two pathways:

• Entrepreneur Pathway
• Farm Investor Pathway

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Skilled Worker in Manitoba

Manitoba Work Experience Pathway Requirements:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Demonstrate ability and intent to reside in Manitoba

Manitoba Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway Requirements:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Demonstrate ability and intent to reside in Manitoba.
5. 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
6. Prospective employers must meet specific eligibility criteria as defined by the MPNP

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Skilled Worker Overseas

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway Requirements:

1. Demonstrate acceptance into the Express Entry pool
2. Minimum of six months of work experience in an in-demand occupation, submit a complete career plan
3. Minimum CLB 7 for NOC 0 or A or Minimum CLB 6 for NOC B
4. Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent)
5. At least 18 years old
6. 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
7. 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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Minimum one-year post-secondary education
4. 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
5. At least 18 years old. No points for applicant over 45
6. Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period

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Career Employment Pathway

Requirements:

1. Graduated in the past 3 years from a designated post-secondary institution (minimum one year, two semesters, full-time coursework)
2. Minimum CLB 7
3. 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.)

4. 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
5. Must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application

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Graduate Internship Pathway

Requirements:

1. Completed a master’s or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past 3 years
2. Minimum CLB 7
3. 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
4. Not required to have a job offer at the time application
5. 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
6. Applicant must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application

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International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

Requirements:

1. Submit a business plan; as a senior manager, operates the business for at least 6 months; own at least 51% of the business
2. Minimum CLB7
3. 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)
4. Age 21-35
5. The applicant must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period.
6. 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).
7. 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.

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Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway

Requirements:

1. Have a personal net worth higher than $500,000，will be verified by a third-party supplier approved by the MPNP.
2. 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.
3. Have a language test score higher than CLB 5
4. No minimum or maximum age; however, ranking points are allocated to candidates 25 to 49 years of age
5. Minimum Canadian high school certificate equivalent
6. Invest at least $250000 in the capital area. Invest at least $150,000 in other areas.
7. Create at least one job for Canadian citizen and permanent resident (excluding owners of the business and/or their close relatives)
8. 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
9. 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.

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Manitoba Farm Investor Pathway

Requirements:

1. Have a personal net worth higher than $500,000
2. Minimum of three years farm ownership and operation experience
3. Language proficiency should qualify the applicant to conduct an interview
4. Invest at least $300,000 and submit a business plan
5. Must conduct a Farm Business Research Visit
6. 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
7. You must have skills and knowledge that will transfer directly to Manitoba’s current primary farm production industry
8. 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