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::: IMMIGRATION [ CANADA ] > Manitoba

Implemented in 1996 ,the Manitoba program is the oldest PNP program in Canada . In recent years the Canadian Government has entered into bilateral agreements with eight provinces and one territory allowing these governments to nominate a pre-determined number of persons annually to become permanent residents of Canada whose job skills can be matched with the skilled worker shortages in that province.

Acquiring permanent residence under Canada’s skilled worker program, the largest component of Canada’s immigration programs, falls under the federal domain. And with current backlogs of 800,000 applicants under all categories at Canadian missions abroad, processing delays often exceed the expectations and objectives of applicants and for Canada’s human resource managers. Delays in visa issue at Canadian visa offices abroad in the leading source countries for immigrants to Canada including China, India, Pakistan and the Philippines routinely surpass five years in processing time under the skilled worker program.

Such realities are prompting potential applicants to explore provincial nominee programs as a possible answer to long processing delays to Canada.

In some instances persons who are otherwise not qualified for admission under the Federal skilled worker program, may qualify for admission to Canada under a PNP and may even qualify for a temporary work permit in the interim, allowing for early entry to Canada for the applicant and their accompanying dependants.

For the provinces where immigration programs are not employer driven but are intended to increase population, such as Manitoba and Quebec, processing delays are routinely untenable.

Second, when faced with the option of applying for permanent residence under a PNP program or the Federal skilled worker program, the benefits of “expedited processing” all things being equal, do not outweigh the convenience to submit federally.

Unlike Quebec there is no processing fees required to be paid to the Manitoba Government for processing application.

HOW TO GO ABOUT.

There are 4 ways  through which you  can qualify for the Manitoba Provincial Nomination program.  

Manitoba Employer Direct Stream   

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will settle permanently in Manitoba, and have a pre-approved job offer from a Manitoba employer who: 

ü       Has been unable to fill the position with a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;

ü       Is offering full time, permanent position; and

ü       Offers compensation consistent with regional wages and    existing collective bargaining agreements.

Basic requirements:-

a)  Employers who apply for pre-approval of job offers demonstrating they have made a genuine effort to recruit in Canada for the position and are offering a suitable wage    package.

b)  Applicants who have a pre-approved job offer as well as the training, work experience, licensing or accreditation and language ability required.

c)   Job must be on Occupational Requirement List. 

Manitoba International Student Stream 

Applicants must:

ü       Have graduated from a post-secondary program in Manitoba;

ü       Have successfully applied for a post-graduation work permit from Citizenship and  immigration Canada; and

ü Be currently working in Manitoba and have received a full-time, permanent employment offer from their employer.

Manitoba Family Support Stream 

Applicants must have an Affidavit of Support from a close relative living in Manitoba (a parent, child, sibling, cousin, niece/nephew, aunt/uncle, or grandparent), and must meet the following minimum criteria: 

ü       Application is  between the age of 21 and 49;

ü       Have a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree;

ü       Have a minimum of two years work experience over the past five years; and

Have sufficient language skills to be employable upon arrival in Manitoba.

Manitoba Community Support Stream

Applicants must have a Letter of Community Support from an established community organization, and must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Be between the age of 21 and 49;

  • Have a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and have  received a diploma, certificate or degree;

  • Have a minimum of two years work experience over the past five years; and

  • Have sufficient language skills to be employable upon arrival in Manitoba.

Manitoba General Stream 

If you do not qualify under the Priority Assessment stream, you may be eligible for the General Stream, which works on a points system. Points are awarded for age, education, work experience, language ability and adaptability. You also must provide one of the following: 

ü       Proof of a close family member in Manitoba

ü       Two Affidavits of Support from distant relatives or close friends in Manitoba;

ü       Evidence of a completed education program in Manitoba (non-language training) or;

Proof of at least six months previous full-time work in Manitoba.

After concluding the pre-approval process, the candidate submits an application for PNP nomination. Once a PNP nomination certificate is issued, the candidate can then apply for a Work Permit without the requirements of obtaining a labour market approval (LMO).  

On successful selection of the candidate the Manitoba Government will issue Selection Certificate to the candidate and  eligible dependent family members. After receiving selection certificate the candidate is required to apply to the federal government for getting visa.  

As per the requirement of the Manitoba Government the candidate is required to stay in any of the areas of Manitoba.


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