How to Submit Your Application

A. Are you Eligibile?

Make sure that you are eligible to apply to the MPNP based on the information provided in section "Are You Eligible?" as well as the sections for each assessment stream.

B. Prepare Your Application

To submit your application, please follow these five steps.

1. Complete the forms included with this kit

Make a photocopy for each person who will be completing them. All the required forms are included with the application kit and are available on our website. Refer to Document Checklist (MDOC) to find out who has to fill out which forms.

*You must use the forms provided by MPNP - originals, printouts from the MPNP website, or photocopies of them. Computer-generated forms from non-official software or other mechanically-produced forms will not be accepted.

Affidavit of Support Form (MAS)

All applicants to the Family Support Stream must include the original form completed by the close relative named in the application and affirmed by Notary Public/Commissioner of Oaths.
All applicants to the General Stream applying on the basis of having a distant relative or friend in Manitoba (family-like support), must include the original form signed by at least two distant relatives or friends of the applicant.
Applicants to the General Stream applying on the basis of having a close relative in Manitoba should include the original form with a financial declaration signed by their close relative only if they cannot demonstrate sufficient settlement funds on their own.

2. Gather your supporting documents

Collect documents to demonstrate that you meet MPNP eligibility criteria and to confirm your identity, family situation, education, work experience and finances. These documents are explained in detail in the Document Checklist (MDOC). It is your responsibility to submit all supporting documents. If documents are missing, are not translated* or are unclear, your application may not be accepted for assessment or may be refused.

*Note: MPNP will only accept translation prepared by certified translators or professionally done translation notarized by Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths.

3. Organize your application package

Review and organize your completed forms and supporting documents according to the information on the Document Checklist (MDOC). Do not submit until your package is complete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for assessment.

4. Make two copies of your application package

Photocopy all your completed forms and supporting documents so that you have:

a) an MPNP application package to send to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

This package should include the original Manitoba Provincial Nominee Application form (MAPP), photocopied Government of Canada forms and copies or originals* of supporting documents according to the instructions on the Documents Checklist (MDOC). Ensure that translations of your education, employment, and financial documents have been notarized.

b) a Government of Canada application package to send to the Canadian Visa Office if you are nominated by the MPNP

This package should include original Government of Canada forms and copies of supporting documents. You will be provided with a Government of Canada checklist and instructions for applying to the Visa Office if your provincial nominee application is approved.

Please note the following instructions in preparing your application package:

Do NOT bind your application or put the pages in a ring binder.
Do NOT enclose individual pages in plastic, envelopes or folders.
Do NOT tie, sew, bolt or glue the pages together.
Do NOT use multiple staples on a page.
Do NOT send multiple copies of identical documents.
* Original documents cannot be returned

5. Submit your application

Mail or drop off your complete application package to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (address provided at the end of these guidelines. For information on the assessment process and notification of the result of your assessment, please read the section What Happens Next.

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
Web Site: www.immigratemanitoba.com