Manitoba PNP Processing Time

[Inder_bhangu]

I have applied for MPNP under General Stream in April 2007 but did not recieved any information regarding my application status from concerning authorities. Even i have not recieved the acknowledge letter till date. Could anyone tell me how much time is required for the processing of application?

[GOGI]

if u didnot receive mail from manitoba gov. maybe ur file is not with them u should confirm this please.my friend get a mail after 10 days.he fill his papers in jan 2008.

[srr]

hi der! nothing to worry if you didn't receive  acknowledgement receipt(file number). in my case we passed our papers under general stream march 2007 from then on i did'nt receive any letter coming from the immigration but after a year july 2008 we receive the approval letter. they say that if your under general stream the processing time is 1-2yrs...

[New Horison]

hi,

The General Stream of Manitoba requires Arranged Employment?

Please advise!

Thanks

[Leon]

You can see the requirements at http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/howtoimmigrate/pnp/pnp-general.html
It doesn't say anything about having a job offer, but they have other criteria, including a points system.  You can see the points system in the application kit at http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/asset_library/en/application_kit/pnp-KIT0708.pdf
Other criteria is having a close relative, or having 2 friends or distant relatives, or having worked in Manitoba before, or having completed some study program there.