Skilled workers employable in Manitoba

You must be able to provide proof that you have the training (including any required license or certification), work experience, and language ability to find employment in your assessed occupation in Manitoba, soon after you arrive.

If your occupation is included on the current MPNP Occupational Requirements List, you should meet the specific requirement(s) listed for that occupation on the MPNP Occupational Requirements List before applying. Please refer to the MPNP website for the current version of the list which will be used in the assessment of your application.

The MPNP will assess your employability in your applied occupation based on the documents provided in your application and current labour market information available at the time of our assessment. The MPNP reserves the right to assess the employability of any applicant in their applied occupation on a case by case basis, whether or not the occupation is indicated on the Occupational Requirements list and whether or not the applicant meets the requirements indicated on this list. The MPNP does not guarantee employment to successful applicants in their applied or other occupations.

MPNP Assessment Streams for Skilled Workers

The MPNP has five Priority Assessment Streams and a General Stream.

Priority assessment streams are designed for applicants who can demonstrate the strongest potential to settle successfully and permanently in Manitoba. Applications accepted in a priority assessment stream will be assessed before applications received under the General Stream.

Priority Stream

General Stream

The MPNP is not a sponsorship program. You must be able to prove your ability to be successful in Manitoba as an independent, skilled worker in order to be nominated.

You are eligible to apply to the MPNP only if you can provide evidence of financial resources in your own name indicating that you are able:

• to pay your Canadian immigration fees and travel expenses to Manitoba.
• to support yourself while you are looking for employment.
• to ensure your successful settlement in Manitoba.

As a general rule, applicants must have at least CDN $10,000 plus CDN $ 2,000 for each accompanying dependent.

If you have a pre-approved job offer or you are currently employed in Manitoba, it may not be necessary for you to have at least CDN $10,000 in your name. If you cannot demonstrate sufficient funds on your own, and do not have a pre-approved job offer or current employment in Manitoba, the MPNP may accept an Affidavit of Support including a Declaration of Financial Support from a close relative in Manitoba. In all cases, you must still provide evidence of some settlement funds in your name.

Manitoba values the contribution that family units can make to the economic development of our province and encourages the inclusion of eligible family members in your application to the MPNP. Eligible family members included in your application are called accompanying dependents: your spouse or common-law partner, children under the age 18 of whom you have legal custody, adult children who are: less than 22 years of age and not married or in common-law relationship, over 22 years of age and who are financially dependent due to a physical or mental condition, or over 22 years of age and who are full-time students

Please note that you must be able to show enough settlement supports for all family members included in your application.

Dependents who do not meet the above criteria may be considered for nomination according to the criteria described under Strategic Recruitment Initiatives AFTER the principal applicant has been nominated by MPNP.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for Business

The Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada share responsibilities regarding business people immigrating to Canada through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for Business.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for Business allows Manitoba to recruit, select, and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business.

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• minimum personal networth of CDN $250,000;
• minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of CDN $150,000;
• demonstrated business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company;
• conducted a visit or planning a visit to Manitoba within few months of applying to explore business opportunities and Manitoba’s quality of life; and
• supply a Cash Deposit to the Government of Manitoba, in the amount of CDN$75,000 guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba. In most cases, the Cash Deposit will be released when the investment is made and the intended business is undertaken as outlined in your application.

Manitoba would like to accept all applicants who meet the program criteria for nomination; however our agreement with the Government of Canada limits the number of immigrants that we may nominate each year. Given this limitation, Manitoba will select the applicants who best meet the qualifications and who offer the most to Manitoba.

Applicants who are nominated by the Province of Manitoba will be required to apply for immigrant visa through a Canadian Visa Office. If you are accepted for nomination, assistance will be provided in preparing an application to a Canada Visa Office for permanent resident visa for you and your dependents.

Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program Criteria

Manitoba welcomes experienced, young farmers with business skills to take part in farming ventures that create opportunities for themselves and add to the economic growth of the province. The Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program helps young farmers through the immigration process. To qualify under the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• have a minimum personal net worth of $150,000 (CDN) after relocating to Manitoba
• invest a minimum amount — $150,000 (CDN) — of equity in a farm in Manitoba
• the principal applicant, be under 40 years of age
• have demonstrated experience in managing a farm operation and/or finances
• have marketable skills (principal applicant and/or spouse) to supplement farm income
• provide a cash deposit to the Manitoba Development Corporation — a $75,000 (CDN) — to guarantee the purchase of a farm in Manitoba

A decent standard of living for an average farm family of four is a minimum of $35,000 (CDN) per year. This minimum family living expense can be earned from farming and/or work off the farm.

Please note that it does not matter under what Manitoba Nominee Program you apply y ou must be able to show proof that you have legal status in the country where you are now living. If you are currently living in Canada you must provide proof of your current status as a visitor, student, or temporary worker. You are not eligible to apply if you are currently a refugee claimant living in Canada. You may apply from outside Canada if you are able to provide proof of legal status in your country of residence.