Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The employment experience that has been declared for the purpose of filing the EOI and calculating the assessment points should be full-time and/or for a minimum period of 6 months.  

There are no minimum points criteria but only zero points will be awarded for a work experience which is of less than one year.  

Your work experience should be listed in the Manitoba In-Demand Occupation List.  

You would also be required to submit a complete Career Plan.  

The minimum proficiency in an official language would be dependent on your evaluated NOC.  

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 required for Regulated Occupations.

Minimum CLB/NCLC 6 required for Compulsory Trades.

Minimum CLB/NCLC 5 required for all other NOC 0, A or B occupations.  

Points will beawarded for second official language proficiency on achieving a band score of minimum CLB/NCLC level 5.  

You should have completed one post-secondary academic program of minimum one year (while also checking Canadian Equivalency).  

In case the position requires certification or licensure, you should apply towards the regulatory body to get your qualifications and skills evaluated and/or would be asked to pass an examination.  

You should demonstrate the intent and ability to become economically established and live in Manitoba; AND  

Have the confirmed support from a close relative or friend who has been living in Manitoba for a minimum period of one year; OR  

Have a previous post-secondary educational credentials completed from an institute in Manitoba in the last five years; OR  

Previous work experiencewith an employer based in Manitoba in the last five years; OR  

Have a valid ITA that is being issued by the MPNP.  

You can also be awarded Adaptability Points in case your spouse or your common-law partner is able to show a minimum of bachelor degree and proficiency in an official language of minimum CLB/NCLC level 5.  

Although there is no maximum age but zero points will be awarded to the candidate if they are above 45 years of age.  

Demonstrate liquid funds that are equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements towards independent financial resources over a six-month period.  

You must have completed your graduation in the last 3 years from a recognized post-secondary institution situated from the province of Manitoba (at least one year or two-semesters or a full-time study coursework)  

You should have a full-time employment offer from a legitimate existing employer, that provide a minimum of one year of contract on Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations List that should be consistent with your completed training.

The MPNP can impose occupation-specific limit.

In case you have completed the bridging program and are able to cleared the initial stage of certification that is being determined by a valid regulatory body, then it is not necessary for you to have a job offer during the time of application submission.  

You would be required to show liquid funds that should be equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements towards independent financial resources valid for a period of six-months.   OR  

You should be employed in a long-term, full-time occupation in Manitoba.

You should be residing in Manitoba during the time of application submission.  

You should show the valid intent to continue to live in Manitoba after receiving the nomination, which also includes the submission of a detailed Career Employment Plan which demonstrates all the opportunities required for a successful career track for the province of Manitoba.  

You should have completed a masters or a doctoral degree program in Manitoba in the last 3 years.  

If you have already completed a master degree or a doctoral program in Manitoba along with a completed MitacsElevate or Accelerate internship from recognized industry and research enterprises situated in Manitoba, then you are not required to show a job offer during the time of application submission.  

You would be required to show liquid funds that should be equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements towards independent financial resources valid for a period of six-months.   OR  

You should be employed in a long-term, full-time occupation in Manitoba.

You should be living in Manitoba during the time of application submission.  

You should demonstrate a valid intent to continue to live in Manitoba after being nominated, which also includes submission of a detailed Career Employment Plan which in turn should elaborate a successful career track in the province of Manitoba.  

You are required to submit a business plan along with your application towards MPNP.  

It would be mandated for you to operate the business by being on the position of a senior manage on a continuous basis from your business location in Manitoba for a minimum period of 6 months before getting nomination while holding a valid temporary work visa and remaining consistent with the eligibility requirements mentioned in your Business Performance Agreement (BPA).   Your Business equity ownership should be at least 51%.  

Minimum requirement of CLB/NCLS 7 (For this particular path only,the province of Manitoba accepts IELTS – Academic exam in addition to some other language proficiency tests).  

You should have completed a full-time post-secondary program from an educational institute located in Manitoba that should be of a minimum of 2 years of duration. (However, distance learning or any compressed academic programs will not be eligible).  

Studies and/or any work or business experience gained outside of Canada although will be considered as beneficial but will not be a necessary eligibility requirement.  

Having a minimum net worth is a not a stringent eligibility criterion; however, your net worth or source of funds will be significantly taken into consideration for evaluating your potentialof your capability to successfully implement your business plan.  

You should demonstrate that you have required liquid funds that should be equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements that are necessary for independent financial resources for a period of six-months.  

Verification of your personal net worthwill be done by a third-party supplier which in turn should be approved by the MPNP. A verification report attached with your application should be sent to the MPNP within a period of 120 days after receiving the letter of advice to apply.  

Minimum three years full-time professional or work experience in last five years either by acting as an active business owner or by working in a senior management role under a successful business.  

Business owners are given more points as compared to that of senior manager.  

Business owners should have a minimum of 33 1/3% ownership in their business to qualify for the required points.  

No minimum or maximum age requirement; however ranking points will be allocated to candidates in the age group of 25 to 49 years of age.  

Minimum investment would be $250,000 for businesses located in Manitoba Capital Region.  

Minimum investment would be $150,000 when business is situated outside the Manitoba Capital Region.  

Business investment should be made towards an eligible business which is being defined by the MPNP.  

The proposed business should create or maintain minimum one job for a Canadian Permanent Resident residing in Manitoba (However, this excludes business owners and/or close relatives of business owners)  

A Business Plan is mandatory and is considered as an integral part of the application.  

A business research visit enables the applicant to conduct extensive research of their future business proposal or investment. Please note that the business research should be conducted no more than one year before the submission of your EOI.  

Minimum $300,000. You would be expected to establish a business in farming sector in the rural part of Manitoba.  

Investments made under the farm business should be in the form of eligible tangible assets as elaborated by the MPNP.  

A farm business plan would be submitted as an integral part of application.  

Investments made towards the farm business that needs to be operated primarily for the objective of deriving passive investment income or for any other speculative purposes will not be considered as eligible.  

The farm business entity must demonstrate an operating and continuous business activities in the rural parts of Manitoba.  

You would be required to live on an agricultural or farm land and actively participate in the farm management practices on a recurring basis within the province of Manitoba.  

The farm business should be producing primary agricultural produce and should be economically viable.  

The MPNP would ask you to run value-added farm business activities within Manitoba. Speculative activities or involvement of third-party farm managers will not be eligible to operate under the MPNP.  

The MPNP can request for conducting verification of your total worth and that of financial information, which would be done by a recognized third-party service provider, recognized by the MPNP.  

If requested, the verification report attached with your application would be submitted to the MPNP within a period of 120 days of getting your Invitation to Apply(ITA).