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Manitoba Provincial
Nominee Program

Build your future in Manitoba through provincial nomination streams tailored to skilled workers, overseas candidates, and international graduates.

Overview

What Is the Manitoba PNP?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) allows the province to nominate individuals who demonstrate the ability and intention to establish themselves economically in Manitoba. Nomination provides a pathway to Canadian permanent residence, either through an Express Entry-linked stream or a direct application to IRCC.

Manitoba is known for its welcoming communities, lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan centres, and strong demand for skilled workers in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology sectors.

Program Streams

Three Pathways to Nomination

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Skilled Workers in Manitoba

For individuals currently working in Manitoba on a valid work permit who have an ongoing job offer from their employer.

  • check_circle Currently employed in Manitoba for at least 6 months
  • check_circle Full-time, long-term job offer from current employer
  • check_circle Meet minimum language and education requirements
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Skilled Workers Overseas

For candidates outside Canada who have a strong connection to Manitoba through family, previous education, or work experience in the province.

  • check_circle Connection to Manitoba through close relative or previous residence
  • check_circle Can also qualify via a Strategic Recruitment Initiative
  • check_circle Minimum CLB 4-7 depending on occupation
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International Education Stream

For international graduates of Manitoba post-secondary institutions who have a job offer in the province or work in an in-demand occupation.

  • check_circle Graduated from an eligible Manitoba post-secondary institution
  • check_circle Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, or Student Entrepreneur Pathway
  • check_circle Must demonstrate intent to settle in Manitoba

Not Sure If You Qualify?

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The Process

How It Works

1

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Submit an Expression of Interest to the MPNP portal. Your profile is scored based on factors like age, language, education, work experience, and Manitoba connection.

2

Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA)

Manitoba draws top-ranked candidates and issues a Letter of Advice to Apply. You then have 60 days to submit a complete application package.

3

Application & Assessment

We prepare and submit your full application with supporting documents. Manitoba assesses your qualifications, work history, and settlement plans.

4

Provincial Nomination & PR

Once nominated, you apply to IRCC for permanent residence. We handle the federal stage and respond to any additional document requests on your behalf.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. The Skilled Workers Overseas stream is specifically designed for candidates outside Canada. However, you must demonstrate a genuine connection to Manitoba and an intent to settle there.
The MPNP uses a points-based system evaluating language ability, education, work experience, age, connection to Manitoba, risk assessment, and adaptability. Maximum score is 1,000 points.
Yes. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can be included in your permanent residence application as accompanying family members.
Provincial processing typically takes 3-6 months after submission. The federal PR application adds another 6-12 months. Total processing can range from 12-18 months end-to-end.

Explore Your Manitoba PNP Options

Book a consultation with Ivie to find out which Manitoba stream fits your profile and start your application.

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