Following is the snapshot of all MPNP (Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program) with unique and important points to consider for each MPNP stream:

1. Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for skilled workers who have the skills and experience needed in Manitoba’s labour market.

A. Skilled Worker in Manitoba

• Who is eligible?
• Individuals currently working in Manitoba with a valid work permit.
• Individuals who have received a job offer from a Manitoba employer.
• Key Points:
• No points-based ranking.
• Must show a strong connection to Manitoba (work, family, friends, etc.).
• Pathway to permanent residency if employed in a high-demand occupation.

Skilled Worker Overseas

• Who is eligible?
• Individuals outside Canada who have strong ties to Manitoba (family, friends, previous education, etc.).
• Those with relevant skills and work experience matching Manitoba's in-demand occupations.
• Candidates can apply through two pathways:

i. Express Entry Pathway

• For individuals who have an active profile in Canada's Express Entry system.
• Requires higher language proficiency and skilled work experience.
• Faster processing time.

ii. Direct Application Pathway

• For individuals without an Express Entry profile.
• Can apply directly to MPNP if they have:
  • Family or friends in Manitoba.
  • Previous education or work experience in Manitoba.
  • A job offer from a Manitoba employer.

2. International Education Stream (for graduates from Manitoba institutions)

This stream is for international graduates from Manitoba post-secondary institutions who want to stay and work in Manitoba.

A. Career Employment Pathway

• For graduates with job offers in Manitoba in in-demand occupations.
• Must have completed a one-year post-secondary program in Manitoba.
• Job offer must be full-time and permanent.

B. Graduate Internship Pathway

• For international graduates who have completed a Master's or Doctoral (PhD) degree in Manitoba.
• No job offer required if the graduate completed an internship under:
• Mitacs Elevate.
• Accelerate Internship programs.

C. International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

• For graduates who want to start a business in Manitoba.
• Must have completed a two-year post-secondary program in Manitoba.
• Must operate their business for at least six months before nomination.

3. Business Investor Stream

This stream is for individuals who want to invest in or start a business in Manitoba.

A. Entrepreneur Pathway

• For individuals who want to:
• Start a new business.
• Purchase an existing business.
• Become a partner in a Manitoba business.
• Minimum investment of CAD $250,000 in Winnipeg or CAD $150,000 outside Winnipeg.
• Must create at least one job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

B. Farm Investor Pathway

• For individuals who want to establish and operate a farm in rural Manitoba.
• Requires farm management experience.
• Minimum investment of CAD $300,000.

Source: https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate/

Date: March 10, 2025

Note: None of the above statements are legal advice and are not meant to be the same for everyone. You must check the latest policy from the IRCC website before applying. Although everything is clearly stated on the official website, you can seek legal advice if you don't understand something.

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