Please review the information in each of the five steps below to find out if you can apply to the MPNP for Skilled Workers.
Step 1: Do you have legal status in your country of residence?
You must be able to show proof that you have legal status in the country where you are now living. If you are currently living in Canada you must provide proof of your current status as a visitor, student, or temporary worker. You are not eligible to apply if you are currently a refugee claimant living in Canada. You may apply from outside Canada if you are able to provide proof of legal status in your country of residence.
Step 2: Are you a skilled worker who is employable in Manitoba?
You must be able to provide proof that you have the training (including any required license or certification), work experience, and language ability to find employment in your assessed occupation in Manitoba, soon after you arrive.
If your occupation is included on the current Occupations with Additional Requirements List you must meet the specific requirement(s) listed for that occupation before applying. The version of the list on this website will be used in the assessment of your application.
The PNP will assess your employability in your applied occupation based on the documents provided in your application and current labour market information available at the time of our assessment. The PNP reserves the right to assess the employability of any applicant in their applied occupation on a case by case basis, whether or not the occupation is indicated on the occupational requirements list and whether or not the applicant meets the requirements indicated on this list. The PNP does not guarantee employment to successful applicants in their applied or other occupations.
Step 3: Do you meet the eligibility criteria for one of the PNP priority assessment streams?
All applicants to the PNP must be able to demonstrate a genuine intention and ability to settle successfully in Manitoba. The PNP has four priority assessment streams and a General stream.
Priority assessment streams are designed for applicants who can demonstrate the strongest potential to settle successfully and permanently in Manitoba. Applications accepted in a priority assessment stream will be assessed before applications received under the General stream.
Find out if you are eligible to apply under one of the priority assessment streams by referring to the tables below and by reading the special section provided for each stream.
Table 1
Am I eligible to apply under a priority assessment stream?
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I HAVE |
I CAN APPLY UNDER |
| ⋅ an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba pre-approved by the Provincial Nominee Program | Employer Direct stream |
| ⋅ an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba, and a work permit, and I have worked for my employer for at least six months | Employer Direct stream |
| ⋅ an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba, and a post-graduation open work permit received after completing a post-secondary educational program in Manitoba, and I have worked in Manitoba for my employer for at least six months | International Student stream |
| ⋅ a close relative in Manitoba who has signed an affidavit of support (MAS), and I meet the minimum criteria for the Family Support stream | Family Support stream |
| ⋅ documents demonstrating that I meet specific criteria for a Strategic Recruitment initiative | Strategic Recruitment stream |
Table 2
Am I eligible to apply under the General stream?
| If your application is not eligible for consideration under a priority assessment stream you may still be eligible for the General stream if you can demonstrate ONE of the following: |
| a close relative in Manitoba, OR |
| completed education in Manitoba, OR |
| two affidavits of support from friends or distant relatives in Manitoba, OR |
| work experience in Manitoba |
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Please review the specific criteria for each of these factors described in the application kit section Assessment Streams - General stream. |
Step 4: Do I have sufficient settlement supports?
The PNP is not a sponsorship program. You must be able to prove your ability to be successful in Manitoba as an independent, skilled worker in order to be nominated.
You are eligible to apply to the MPNP only if you can provide evidence of financial resources in your own name indicating that you are able:
- to pay your Canadian immigration fees and travel expenses to Manitoba.
- to support yourself while you are looking for employment.
- to ensure your successful settlement in Manitoba.
As a general rule, applicants must have at least C$10,000 plus C$2,000 for each accompanying dependent.
You can clearly demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement supports by including the following documents with your application.
- original bank statements and certificate(s) of deposit(s) demonstrating a clear financial history of sufficient and transferable settlement funds in your name and/or the name of your spouse.
In addition, you may also provide:
- notarized copy of securities and other short-term investments
- certificate of title of real estate properties or other assets (not including personal items such as jewelry, furniture, or vehicles) owned by applicant or spouse with objective valuation of fair market value
- evidence of funds transferred to a bank account in Manitoba in your name
If you have a pre-approved job offer or you are currently employed in Manitoba, it may not be necessary for you to have at least C$10,000 in your name. If you cannot demonstrate sufficient funds on your own, and do not have a pre-approved job offer or current employment in Manitoba, the PNP may accept an Affidavit of Support including a Declaration of Financial Support from a close relative in Manitoba. In all cases, you must still provide evidence of some settlement funds in your name.
Step 5: Can I submit a complete application with all required forms and documents?
If you meet all the other eligibility criteria, you must be able to provide all the required documents described in our Documents Checklist (MDOC) for the principal applicant and all accompanying dependents. The MPNP will only accept complete applications for assessment.
Information about who is considered an accompanying dependant is described below.
Who is included with your application?
Manitoba values the contribution that family units can make to the economic development of our province and encourages the inclusion of eligible family members in your application to the MPNP. Eligible family members included in your application are called accompanying dependants.
- Eligible accompanying dependants include:
- your spouse (legal marriage or common-law partnership of at least one year)
- children under the age 18 of whom you have legal custody
- adult children who are:
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- less than 22 years of age and not married or in common-law relationship
- over 22 years of age and who are not financially independent due to a physical or mental condition
- over 22 years of age and who are actively pursuing academic, professional or vocational training on a full-time basis
Please note that you must be able to show enough settlement supports for all family members included in your application.
Dependants who do not meet the above criteria may be considered for nomination according to the criteria described under Strategic Recruitment initiatives AFTER the principal applicant has been nominated by the PNP. Please note the following:
- All existing dependants must be declared to the PNP before nomination.
- New dependants, after nomination, must be declared to the PNP and the Government of Canada visa office before permanent visas are issued.
- If you do not declare a new dependant to the MPNP and the Government of Canada before your permanent visa is issued, you will need to apply separately to sponsor these dependants through a Government of Canada sponsorship program after you settle in Manitoba.
- The PNP cannot assist you with a sponsorship application.
You and your spouse (if applicable) should review inidividually the information on the PNP assessment streams. This will help you to assess your potential for a successful application. The person who meets the eligibility criteria for a specific stream and is the most qualified should be the principal applicant. The other spouse can be included as an accompanying dependant.
