The MPNP Family Support stream is a priority assessment stream for skilled workers who can demonstrate the strong support of a close relative who is successfully established in Manitoba.
You are eligible to apply to the MPNP through the Family Support stream if you:
- can provide proof of a close relative in Manitoba defined as a mother/father, son/daughter, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, or first cousin (your aunt/uncle''s son/daughter)
- can provide an Affidavit of Support form signed by a close relative in Manitoba
- give the authority to disclose information to the Manitoba close relative who is expected to be closely involved with the application process
- are able to meet minimum age, education, work experience, and language ability requirements for the Family Support stream*
*Ifthere is a difference between your assessment and the assessment of the program officer, the program officer''s assessment will be used.
Family Support Stream Minimum Criteria
| FACTOR | CRITERIA | YES | NO |
| 1. Age |
You are between the ages of 21 and 49 |
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| 2. Education/Training |
You have completed a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree |
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| 3. Work Experience | You have a minimum of two years experience within the past five years.
If your occupation is on MPNP Occupational Requirements List*, you have demonstrated that you have met the specific requirements |
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| 4. Language Ability | Sufficient instruction and/or demonstrated language ability to be employable in Manitoba upon arrival based on supporting education, employment documents, and/or employer interview | ||
| 5. Adaptability | You can satisfactorily demonstrate intention and ability to establish successfully in Manitoba, based on your:
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*Please refer to this website for the current version of the MPNP Occupational Requirements List which will be used in the assessment of your application.
MPNP Family Support Stream Application Process
Step 1: Close Family Members in Manitoba Complete Family Support Affidavit FormYou must include a completed Affidavit of Support form signed by your close relative in Manitoba and witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public. If your close relative in Manitoba has supported the applications of other relatives for immigration to Canada and/or sponsored relatives through a family sponsorship program, she/he must give this information to the MPNP, and include current address and employment status of those previously supported or sponsored.
Step 2: Applicant Submits a Complete Application to the MPNPIf you are eligible to apply, you must submit a complete application package to the MPNP according to the Document Checklist and including the original Affidavit of Support form, signed Declaration of Financial Support if applicable and signed permission designating your relative as your Manitoba representative.
Step 3: Manitoba Completes an Assessment of the Application for NominationUnder the Family Support priority assessment stream, Manitoba will only assess complete applications from applicants who meet minimum requirements and provide proof of a close relative in Manitoba who has signed an Affidavit of Support and is designated by the applicant to receive information concerning the application.
The MPNP reserves the right to determine that an Affidavit of Support is invalid if a Program Officer is not satisfied that:
- the close relative has demonstrated sufficiently strong ties to the province of Manitoba
- previous applicants to the MPNP supported by the close relative have established successfully in Manitoba
Skilled Workers who apply under the Family Support Stream will be considered for nomination if they are able to satisfy the MPNP that they:
- have the training, experience, certification or licensing, and language ability for permanent employment in Manitoba
- have demonstrated a clear ability and intention to establish permanently in Manitoba.
Contact:
Manitoba Labour and Immigration
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
7th floor, 213 Notre Dame Avenue
Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 1N3 Canada
Telephone: (204) 945-2806
Fax: (204) 948-2256
E-mail: immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca
Website: www.immigratemanitoba.com
