This program is specifically designed for foreign nationals who have recently completed their post-secondary education in Manitoba and have at least 6 months of experience operating a business in the province.
Note that under this program up to 20 international students who have completed their graduation in Manitoba and pursued entrepreneurship are provided an opportunity in 1 calendar year to apply under this stream
Program Eligibility
| Requirement | |
| Express Entry Profile | Need not required to be registered under Express Entry Program |
| Job Offer | Need not required a job offer to apply under this stream |
| Age | – Must be between 21 to 35 Years of age |
| Level of Education | – Have completed minimum 2 Years post-secondary education program from a designated institution in Manitoba (Graduates and / or their work or business experience from outside of Manitoba not eligible, but they can be considered as beneficial). |
| Business Experience | – Must operate the business a senior manager in Manitoba for at least 6 Months, consistent with the Business Performance Agreement (BPA). – Have minimum 51% equity ownership of the business equity. |
| Language Proficiency | – Demonstrate Level of CLB 7 in either English or French, as per the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). |
| Business Performance Agreement | – Have prepared a business plan. – Own a business in Manitoba with minimum within 51% of equity ownership. – Operate the business as a senior manager for minimum 6 months prior to being nominated on a Post Graduate Work Permit, consistent with the requirements of their business performance agreements. – Have this signed prior to the MPNP issuing them an approval – in-principle letter to implement in their business plan. |
| Personal Net Worth Requirement | – Need not require any deposit to be made. – Need not require minimum net worth requirement – Net worth / source of funds, however, will be considered while the assessment of their business plan. |
| Settlement Plan | – Have a valid open work permit when they apply. – Be residents of Manitoba at the time of application and – Have continuously resided in Manitoba since they have graduated. – Show their intention to continue to reside in Manitoba even after their nomination. |
| Settlement Funds | – Have sufficient liquid funds that meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) standards set by Canada’s federal immigration authorities for independent financial resources for a 12 months of period. |
| Connection to Province | – Demonstrate their connection through their study program completed of minimum 2 Years durations, and – Be owning and operating a business in Manitoba, |
Application Procedure
- Candidates interested in the Manitoba Career Employment Pathway should start by getting in touch with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) via email at immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca.
- Manitoba will assess qualifications and invite eligible candidates to attend an information session for the MPNP.
- During the information session, candidates will receive a detailed explanation of the application procedure. This session ensures that candidates are well-informed about the process before proceeding with their ap
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