MPNP will undertake Strategic Recruitment Initiatives and/or consider applications from qualified applicants which enable the Province of Manitoba to meet the objectives of the Canadian Manitoba Immigration Agreement (CMIA). Strategic Recruitment Initiatives are undertaken at the discretion of the MPNP in accordance with program needs and available resources.
You are eligible to apply to the MPNP through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative if you:
- have received a letter of invitation to apply from the MPNP as part of an MPNP targeted promotional initiative
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- are an adult dependent of an approved Provincial Nominees who does not meet the criteria described under “Am I Eligible?” but can demonstrate that you are a financially dependent family member of an approved Provincial Nominee* and will assist your family to establish successfully in Manitoba.
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*The MPNP reserves the right to:
- determine whether or not an applicant can be considered as an eligible adult dependent of an approved Provincial Nominee
- consider an adult dependent for nomination when nomination will assist an approved Provincial Nominee in settling successfully in Manitoba
- exercise discretion with respect to the Education, Language Ability and Work Experience of eligible adult dependents.
Strategic Recruitment Initialtives - General Criteria
| FACTOR | CRITERIA | YES | NO |
| 1. Age |
You are between the ages of 21 and 49 or as specified under the terms of a specific initiative |
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| 2. Education/Training |
Minimum education/training as specified under the terms of a specific initiative but which should include completion of secondary education |
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| 3. Work Experience | Demonstrated employability in Manitoba or as specified under the terms of a specific initiative | ||
| 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 | Ability to satisfactorily demonstrate intention and ability to establish successfully in Manitoba, based on your:
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Strategic Recruitment Initiatives Application Process
Adult dependents who do not meet the criteria described in the section Who Is Included in Your Application may proceed to Step 2.
Step 1: MPNP Provides the Applicant with an Invitation to Apply
Each Strategic Recruitment Initiative will identify specific partners and criteria for the type and number of applicants that will be invited to apply to the MPNP.
The MPNP will provide applicants who meet the criteria identified for specific Strategic Recruitment initiatives with a letter inviting them to apply under a priority assessment stream.
Adult dependents of approved Provincial Nominees who do not meet the criteria described in the section "Are You Eligible?" but can demonstrate that they are financially dependent family members of an approved Provincial Nominee, are eligible to apply with a copy of the approved Provincial Nominee’s letter of approval.
Step 2: A Complete Application is Submitted to the MPNP
If you meet the criteria described in the section "Are You Eligible?" you may submit a complete application package to the MPNP according to the Documents Checklist and including your letter from the MPNP inviting you to apply, or a copy of a Provincial Nominee's letter of approval (Adult Dependants)
Step 3: Manitoba Completes an Assessment of the Application for Nomination
Skilled Workers who apply under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative will be considered for nomination if they are able to satisfy the MPNP that they:
- meet the specific requirements of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative and are employable 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
Web Site: www.immigratemanitoba.com
