This particular category within the MPNP is strategically designed to target International Student Working Graduates of Manitoba post-secondary education institutions and possessing valuable skilled work experience and who are currently residing in Manitoba at the time they apply for immigration.
Program Eligibility
Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | – Need not required to registered for Federal Express Entry Program |
| Job Offer | – Have a job offer from their current Manitoba employer for a full-time, long term job after they have completed at least 6 months of continuous full time employment with the same employer on a valid post graduate work permit. |
| Level of Education | – Must have completed of at least 1 Year in duration diploma, degree or certificate at the public, or a registered private vocational, post-secondary institution in Manitoba – If completed graduation from a post-secondary program in province other than Manitoba in Canada are eligible if they have been offered a job in Manitoba and a required to work for at least 1 year with that employer. |
| Work Experience | – Must have been continuously working for minimum 6 months for the same employer who offered them a permanent, full time job. – Must have a valid post graduate work permit. |
| Language Proficiency | – Must have job-ready English – Must demonstrate English or French proficiency if currently working at TEER 4 & 5 (Previously NOC C & D – CLB 4). – Must demonstrate English or French proficiency if working at TEER 0,1, 2 or 3 (Previously NOC 0,A,& B) – Exempt. |
| Connection to Manitoba | – Prove their connection through work experience in the province. |
| Settlement Plan | – Submit a settlement plan outlining their strategy to live, work and establish themselves and their family life Manitoba as permanent residents integrating into life in Manitoba. |
| Settlement Funds Requirement | – Must meet the Manitoba settlement funds requirements of CAD $10,000 for principle applicant, and CAD $2,000 for accompanying dependent. – Must meet IRCC’s funds requirement also. |
Application Procedure
Expression of Interest (EOI) System:
- Candidates meeting minimum requirements create a profile on MPNP Online.
- Profiles are scored using the MPNP Ranking System.
- Top-ranked candidates receive Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) during MPNP Draws.
Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA):
- Candidates with an LAA have 60 days to submit a comprehensive application online via MPNP Online.
- If approved, candidates receive a provincial nomination from Manitoba, confirming eligibility for permanent residence.
Federal Application for Permanent Residence:
- Provincial nominees must submit a federal permanent residence application after nomination.
- Candidates have 6 months to complete and mail their paper-based application.
- Processing time for paper-based PNP applications is approximately 18 months.
MPNP Ranking System
Factors to be considered
| Assessment Factors | Ranking Points |
| Language Proficiency | 125 |
| Age | 75 |
| Work Experience | 175 |
| Education | 125 |
| Adaptability | 500 |
| Risk Assessment | -200 |
| Total | 1000 |
| Language Proficiency | Ranking Points |
| First Official Language | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 25 per band |
| CLB 7 | 22 per band |
| CLB 6 | 20 per band |
| CLB 5 | 17 per band |
| CLB 4 | 12 per band |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 25 |
| Maximum Points | 125 |
| Age | Ranking Points |
| 18 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 to 45 | 75 |
| 46 | 40 |
| 47 | 30 |
| 48 | 20 |
| 49 | 10 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 75 |
| Work Experience | Ranking Points |
| less than 1 year | 0 |
| 1 year | 40 |
| 2 years | 50 |
| 3 years | 60 |
| 4 years or more | 75 |
| Fully recognized by provincial licensing body | 100 |
| Maximum Points | 175 |
| Education | Ranking Points |
| Master’s degree or Doctorate | 125 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least 2 years each | 115 |
| One post-secondary program of 3 years or more | 110 |
| One post-secondary program of 2 years | 100 |
| 1 year post-secondary program | 70 |
| Trade Certificate | 70 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 125 |
| Adaptability | Ranking Points |
| Connection to Manitoba | |
| Close relative in Manitoba | 200 |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (6 months or more) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (2 years or more) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (1 year) | 50 |
| Close friend or distant relative in Manitoba | 50 |
| Manitoba Demand | |
| Ongoing employment in Manitoba for 6 months or more with long-term job offer from the same employer | 500 |
| Invitation to Apply under a Strategic Initiative | 500 |
| Regional Development | |
| Immigration destination in Manitoba is outside of Winnipeg | 50 |
| Maximum Points | 500 |
| Risk Factor | Ranking Points |
| Close relative in another province and no close relative in Manitoba | 0 |
| Work experience in another province | -100 |
| Studies in another province | -100 |
| Previous immigration application to another province | 0 |
| Maximum Points | -200 |
MPNP Recent Draws – Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) issued
https://immigratemanitoba.com/notices/eoi-draw/
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