Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

If you are thinking about immigration to Winnipeg, Brandon or any other city in Manitoba, consider the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Successful applicants will receive a Manitoba Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.

Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, you may qualify under one of three broad categories:

Manitoba Priority Assessment Stream

There are four streams under this category:

Manitoba Employer Direct Stream - Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will settle permanently in Manitoba, and have a pre-approved job offer from a Manitoba employer who:

Has been unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
Is offering full time, permanent position; and
Offers compensation consistent with regional wages and existing collective bargaining agreements.

Manitoba International Student Stream - Applicants must:

Have graduated from a post-secondary program in Manitoba;
Have successfully applied for a post-graduation work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada; and
Be currently working in Manitoba and have received a full-time, permanent employment offer from their employer.

Manitoba Family Support Stream - Applicants must have an Affidavit of Support from a close relative living in Manitoba (a parent, child, sibling, cousin, niece/nephew, aunt/uncle, or grandparent), and must meet the following minimum criteria:

Be between the age of 21 and 49;
Have a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree;
Have a minimum of two years work experience over the past five years; and
Have sufficient language skills to be employable upon arrival in Manitoba.

Manitoba Community Support Stream - Applicants must have a Letter of Community Support from an established community organization, and must meet the following minimum criteria:

Be between the age of 21 and 49;
Have a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and have received a diploma, certificate or degree;
Have a minimum of two years work experience over the past five years; and
Have sufficient language skills to be employable upon arrival in Manitoba.

Manitoba General Stream

If you do not qualify under the Priority Assessment stream, you may be eligible for the General Stream, which works on a points system. Points are awarded for age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability. You also must provide one of the following:

Proof of a close family member in Manitoba;
Two Affidavits of Support from distant relatives or close friends in Manitoba;
Evidence of a completed education program in Manitoba (non-language training) or;
Proof of at least six months previous full-time work in Manitoba.

You can begin your job search for employment in Manitoba with our free Canada Job Search Tool.

Manitoba PNP Immigration Program for Business

To qualify as a Manitoba Business Nominee, you must have previously visited Manitoba, have the intent to establish a business in the province, and must:

Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $350,000;
Have a minimum equity investment in Manitoba of CDN $150,000;
Demonstrate business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company; and
Supply a CDN $75,000 cash deposit to the Government of Manitoba, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba and returned once the proposed business and investment in Manitoba has been undertaken.

To inquire about how to apply for a Canada Immigration Visa under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Business Category, you may contact our Canadian Immigration Law Office at the following telephone numbers:

Toll Free in USA and Canada: 1-866-937-4782
From outside North America: +1 (514) 937-4782

If you prefer, you can send us an inquiry about your particular situation.

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