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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
The MPNP permits skilled workers according to their ability to economically establish, to make a long-term contribution to the Manitoba labour market and to demonstrate their bona fide intention to settle as permanent residents in this province. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is comprised of three categories:
Manitoba Employment;
Skilled Workers with a Connection to Manitoba;
Investors and entrepreneurs;
MANITOBA EMPLOYMENT
There are two components under this category:
Manitoba Temporary Worker Immigration Program
Candidates who are currently working in Manitoba are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
Candidate must have been working in Manitoba on a valid work permit for at least six months;
Hold a long-term, full-time employment offer in Manitoba from their current employer;
Evidence of English or French language proficiency to fulfill their job duties;
Must have strong ties to Manitoba province;
Manitoba Working Graduates Immigration Program
Candidates who are currently working in Manitoba are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
Must have completed a post-secondary program of at least one academic year in Manitoba;
Must hold a post-graduate work permit;
Must have a long-term, full-time employment offer in Manitoba;
Must have worked for at least 6 months for the employer offering them the eligible job;
Evidence of English or French language proficiency to fulfill their job duties;
Must have strong ties to Manitoba province;
SKILLED WORKERS WITH A CONNECTION TO MANITOBA
Manitoba General Stream
Candidates under this category are evaluated against 5 factors according to a point system and must have a total score a minimum of 60 points out of a possible 100. To apply under this category, a candidate must necessarily demonstrate a substantial ties to the province of Manitoba. The selection factors are:
Language - Candidates must demonstrate minimum basic language proficiency in English or French;
Age - Candidates age must be between 18 to 49 years old;
Work experience - Candidates must have a minimum of one year full-time employment within the past 10 years;
Education - Candidates must have completed at least a one year post-secondary program or have trade certification;
Connection to Manitoba - Candidates must demonstrate some ties to the province of Manitoba, through friends, relatives, education, past employment or contact with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
INVESTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS
There are two components under this category:
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Immigration Program for Business
This program recruits &nominates qualified business people from around the world with the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business or become a partner in an existing business. In order to be eligible, candidates must demonstrate:
Must have a minimum personal net worth of $350 000;
3 years of business or farm ownership experience (or in a senior management role);
Intention to invest a minimum of $150,000 to establish or purchase 33.3% of a business in Manitoba;
After approval, candidates must make a $75 000 deposit to the Government of Manitoba which will be refunded when the investment is made and the business/farm is operational.
Manitoba Young Farmer Immigration Nominee Program
This program recruitand nominates qualified farm business people who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a farm, or become partners in an existing farm business. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must have a minimum personal net worth of $150 000;
Be younger than 40 years old at the time of application;
Make a minimum investment of $150 000 into establishing or purchasing a farm;
Have 3 years of farm ownership/management experience;
Must have marketable skills that would supplement a farm income;
After approval, candidates are also required to make a $75 000 deposit.