MPNP - Need advice about strong connection (social ties)

[arcy101]

Hi,

Just want to ask a question regarding the meaning of "stronger connection".

My family is planning to apply to Canada under MPNP. My application supporter would be my Father's cousin (my 2nd cousin, I think) that would fall as "Distant Relative". The problem is that I have another connection to a different province, sister-in-law. My family is close to either of them but it is confusing as to what strong connection really means.

Does this mean that my sister-in-law (close relative) would be a stronger connection than my 2nd cousin (distant relative)? Would this be a cause for our application to be rejected since I have a sister-in-law in other province? or does it have a deeper meaning?

My basis: The MPNP reserves the right to refuse your application if you cannot demonstrate your connection to Manitoba is stronger than your connection to another province.

Other details:
We are first time applicants and we've never been to Canada. No Job offers.

thanks in advance for answering

 

[T365]

I have the exact same dilemma! I'm sure a lot of other folks as well.

I have an Uncle in Manitoba. Not sure if he still qualifies as my "uncle" because his father is the brother of my grandfather, on my mother's side. Sorry if this is confusing.
At the least, this relation should qualify as a "friend". Is my assumption valid?

On the other hand, I have 2 Aunts and 1 Uncle in Ontario who are siblings of my mother. But Ontario does not have a program similar to Manitoba's. If they had, I would've been in Canada a long time ago.

Experts, please comment on this. Thanks!

 

[teenzky]

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Manitoba Immigration

If I have dependents, relatives, or friends living somewhere else in Canada, will that cause my application to be automatically refused?

In the Declaration of Intent submitted as part of the application, you declare that you understand that Manitoba only nominates individuals who intend to reside in Manitoba along with your dependent family members. The MPNP strongly encourages you to demonstrate to the MPNP that you will meet this requirement whether you have or do not have relatives, dependents, or friends in another province. If, for example, a dependent is studying in another province, you might consider moving this dependent to an educational facility in Manitoba to demonstrate a commitment to the province. Having friends or relatives in another province does not automatically cause an application to be refused. However, the MPNP must be convinced that the applicant will not come to Canada and reside in the province where those friends or relatives currently are. It is up to you to convince the MPNP of your sincerity to relocate to Manitoba.