Provincial Nominee Program – Manitoba

There are three programs to Manitoba, but they are NOT open all year round, as there are caps for each category.

Manitoba Employment: Applications are accepted at any time year-round from temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are currently working in Manitoba, having been offered a permanent job after six months with their Manitoba employer.
Skilled Workers with a Connection to Manitoba: Applications are accepted – during intake periods set annually by the MPNP – from qualified skilled workers who are not currently working in Manitoba but demonstrate a strong connection to the province through family or friends, past education or employment, or by invitation of the MPNP, and be assessed sufficient points on five eligibility factors – age, English proficiency, work experience, education and adaptability.
Business – Investors and entrepreneurs

Have graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary institution in a program of at least one academic year in duration
Have a post-grad work permit from CIC
Have a formal offer of a fulltime job related to the field of studies
Be working for the Manitoba employer, and have worked for the employer for at least six months
Have the training, work experience, and language ability necessary
Have the ability to establish permanently in Manitoba

Be employed in Manitoba
Have the support of a close relative who is established in Manitoba
Be between 21 and 49 years of age
Have completed post-secondary education of at least one academic year and received a diploma or certificate
Have at least two years of full time work experience in the past five years
Demonstrate sufficient language capability

Score at least 55 points on Manitoba’s scale based on factors of age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability
Demonstrate the intention to establish permanently and successfully in Manitoba
Have the training, experience and language ability adequate for permanent employment in Manitoba

Have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish
Have a personal verifiable new worth of $350,000 CAD
Make a minimum investment of $150,000 CAD
Demonstrate 3 years of business ownership or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role