IMMIGRATE TO MANITOBA
Manitoba has smaller cities, prairie landscapes, giant blue skies, northern forests, and a climate that varies between extremes of very hot summers and very cold winters. Manitoba’s northern border meets with Hudson Bay and is considered the Polar Bear Capital of Canada. Much of Manitoba’s economy is connected to natural resources in the north and agriculture in the south – notably sunflower seeds, beans and potatoes. The cost of living in Manitoba is generally lower than other Provinces in Canada.
MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
Manitoba operates an Expression of Interest system to select individuals with skilled work experience and individuals looking to invest in a business in Manitoba. Candidates are encouraged to complete an Expression of Interest submission through the MPNP website, and then receive a ranking based upon the following factors:
- Language ability
- Age
- Education
- Work experience
- Manitoba adaptability – including points for having a close friend or relative in Manitoba, for completing studies in Manitoba, or work experience in Manitoba. Note that points will be deducted from your profile for having worked or studied in another province in Canada.
PROGRAM DETAILS
1. Skilled Workers
The Manitoba Skilled Worker Category is for foreign nationals who are working and living in Manitoba and wish to remain working for their current employer.
Applicant criteria:
- You have been working in Manitoba, on a valid work permit, for at least 6 months
- Your employer has offered you a long-term, full-time job offer
- Your employment can be in any NOC 0, A, B, C or D
- Self-employed applications are not eligible
- If you are an international student with a post grad work permit who graduated from a post-secondary institution in Manitoba, you can apply after working in Manitoba for at least 6 months
- If you are an international student with a post grad work permit who graduated from a post-secondary institution elsewhere in Canada, you can apply after working in Manitoba for at least 1 year
- You have sufficient finances to settle successfully in Manitoba
- There is no points-based assessment in this category
2. Skilled Workers Overseas
The Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas Category is for individuals who live outside of Manitoba but have some connection to the Province.
Applicant criteria:
- you have scored at least 60 points on the Manitoba Points Assessment grid
- you have an established connection to Manitoba, either because you have a friend or relative who lives in Manitoba; or you have previously worked or studied in Manitoba; or you are invited by Manitoba on the basis of your skills.
3. The Entrepreneur Pathway
The Entrepreneur pathway is for experienced business people who plan to start or purchase a business in Manitoba.
Applicant criteria:
- You have a min CAD $500,000 in Net Business and Personal Assets
- You have a min 3 years within past 5 years of active business ownership or in the role of senior management
- You score a min CLB 5 Language test results
- You hold a min education equivalent of Canadian High School diploma
- You intend to invest a min $250,000 CAD in Winnipeg or surrounding area or a min of $150,000 CAD in any other Manitoba community
Business criteria:
- You will own at least 1/3 of the equity in the Manitoba business
- You will provide active and on-going participation in the day to day management of the business
- You will create or maintain 1 job for someone who is not related to you
- The business must be deemed eligible by MPNP
4. The Farm Investor Pathway
The Farm Investor Pathway is for experienced farmers who plan to buy and operate a farm in Manitoba
Applicant criteria:
- You have a min CAD $500,000 in Net Business and Personal Assets
- You have a min 3 years farm ownership and operation experience
- You can demonstrate practical farming skills, technical knowledge and experience in farming practices similar to those in Manitoba
- You will conduct a research visit to Manitoba
- You are able to conduct a formal interview in either English or French
Business criteria:
- You will own at least 1/3 of the equity in the Manitoba business
- You will provide active and on-going participation in the day to day management of the farm
- You will create or maintain 1 job for someone who is not related to you
- The business must be deemed eligible by MPNP
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