Immigration Manitoba – Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Located in the centre of the country, Manitoba is a vibrant region with a high demand for skilled labour. The land of Manitoba is abundant in natural resources. Canada is currently known for its tradition of welcoming immigrants, and Manitoba is no exception. Manitoba welcomes skilled immigrants to the province to meet its economic needs. The easiest way to apply for Manitoba is through the Canadian Express Entry system, which is administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Manitoba Express Entry – Immigration Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) allows the province to attract immigrants who would be the best suited for the in-demand occupations of the province. The Manitoba PNP was established to speed up the immigration process for talented individuals who wish to live within the province.

There are two ways in which a prospective candidate can apply for a Manitoba Express Entry –
• First, a candidate can send their Expression of Interest (EOI) to immigration Manitoba. If the prospective candidate is awarded a nominee certificate from the MPNP, they can apply for permanent residency through Express Entry.
• Secondly, candidates interested in immigrating to Manitoba can start by creating their Express Entry profile showing their interest in Manitoba Immigration.

If found eligible, Immigration Manitoba will send a Notification of Interest (NOI) to the candidate, asking them to submit their EOI profile to the program. If nominated by Immigration Manitoba, the prospective candidate will be instantly awarded an additional 600 CRS score. These additional scores increase a candidate’s chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Categories

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has three categories:

• Manitoba Invitation
• Manitoba Connection
• Business Investor

Manitoba Invitation Stream

The Manitoba Invitation Stream category involves a letter of invitation sent by Immigration Manitoba to prospective, eligible candidates. To receive the invitation, candidates do not necessarily need to live in Manitoba—the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program searches for eligible candidates who possess the necessary skills and talent.

Eligibility to Apply for the Manitoba Invitation Stream

• The candidate should be between 21 and 45 years of age
• The prospective candidate should be deemed eligible for employment and adaptable
• The candidate should possess at least one year of post-secondary certificate or any relevant training certificate
• The candidate should also have at least 2 years of working experience in the last 5 years
• The candidate should also be able to find work within Manitoba and should also be able to earn the necessary training and certificates required to work in Manitoba
• The candidate should also show their plan of settling in Canada and possess a genuine interest in becoming a permanent resident of Canada.
• The candidate must demonstrate their English proficiency by taking the IELTS English test. The test must be taken within the past two years, and the candidate must score at least 5 in each module.e

Once the candidate is invited, they should visit Manitoba. The candidates are advised to research communities and how they plan to settle in the province.

Manitoba Connection Category

A candidate with direct connections to people and businesses in Manitoba may benefit from this category. Different streams under the Manitoba Connection Categories are as follows:

Manitoba Support Stream

The Manitoba Support Stream is for candidates who are willing to migrate to Manitoba but are not currently employed in the province. These candidates are required to have a personal connection in Manitoba. This personal connection in Manitoba is known as the “Manitoba Supporter”. Here is the list of an eligible supporter of the Manitoba Support Stream:

• Mother
• Father
• Sister
• Brother
• Grandmother
• Grandfather
• Niece or Nephew
• Aunt or Uncle
• First Cousin
• Other Relative
• Close Friend

The Manitoba Supporters must meet some eligibility criteria as given below –

• The supporter must possess valid documentation to prove that they are currently residing in Manitoba. They must be a permanent resident of the province for at least one year.
• They should either be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
• They may be asked to prove if any previous reference and support for an immigration connection was successful
• The supporter should prove that they can support their connection to settle in Manitoba
• The supporter should prove close ties to the applicant

Points Grid for Manitoba PNP

• Age – 10 Points
• Adaptability – 25 Points
• Education – 25 Points
• Language Ability – 25 Points
• Work Experience – 15 Points

Applicants applying through this stream must have CAD 10,000 with them, along with an additional CAD 2,000 for every additional family member.

Canadian Express Entry and Skilled Workers

To immigrate through Express Entry, candidates must meet specific points outlined in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point grid. These point systems indicate how suitable a candidate will be to apply for Canadian citizenship and how much the economy they will bring to the province.

The prospective candidate is selected for the Provincial Nominee Program based on the following criteria:

• Age – a candidate can score a maximum of 10 points
• Education level – a candidate can score a maximum of up to 25 points
• Work Experience – up to 15 points
• Language Proficiency – up to 25 points
• Arranged employment in Canada – up to 10 points
• Adaptability – up to 25 points

Candidates must score at least 67 points at the federal level. However, if Immigration Manitoba nominates a candidate, it will ease their immigration process.

Manitoba Immigration Time Taken…

Ideally, the entire process of Manitoba Immigration takes about six months. However, this timeframe may vary depending on the candidates, their profiles, and the availability of their documents.