Immigrating to Manitoba

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program established under the Canada-Manitoba Immigration Agreement, in recognition of the fact that the province is best positioned to determine its specific economic needs in terms of immigration. The program allows the Province of Manitoba to recruit and assess immigrants who are best suited to contribute to the province's economy and who intend to live and work in Manitoba.

The two categories of immigrants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are:

Skilled Worker

Under the Manitoba PNP for skilled workers, the province recruits, screens and nominates prospective immigrants with the skills to fill specific Manitoba labour market requirements. If you are a skilled worker and are interested in living and working in Manitoba, you have the best chance of being nominated if:
• you have sufficient training and work experience in your occupation
• you have sufficient language ability to begin working soon after arrival
• you have arranged employment and/or settlement supports in Manitoba to assist you upon your arrival 

Business Immigrant

The Manitoba PNP for business allows Manitoba to recruit, select, and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business. To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• minimum personal net worth of CDN $250,000;
• minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of CDN $150,000;
• demonstrated business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company;
• previous visit or planning a visit to Manitoba within a few months of applying, to explore business opportunities and Manitoba's quality of life; and
• supply a Cash Deposit to the Government of Manitoba, in the amount of CDN$75,000, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba. In most cases, the Cash Deposit will be released when the investment is made and the intended business is undertaken as outlined in your application. 

There are a number of immigration stream options within the MB Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers:

Employer Direct Stream (Priority) if you have:

• a valid work permit for full-time employment
• AND worked for a Manitoba employer for at least six months
• AND a long-term, full-time job offer from the same Manitoba employer

International Student Stream (Priority) if you have:

• a post-graduate work permit received after completing a post-secondary program in Manitoba
• a long-term, full-time job offer from a Manitoba employer for whom you have been working for at least six months

Family Support Stream (Priority) if you have:

• a close relative in Manitoba who has signed a Manitoba Affidavit of Support
• AND you meet the minimum criteria for the Family Support Stream

General Stream if you have one or more of the following:

• a close relative in Manitoba
• two distant relatives or friends in Manitoba who have each signed a Manitoba Affidavit of Support
• completed education in Manitoba
• previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months)

Strategic Initiative.  You are eligible to apply if you:

• participated in an exploratory visit to Manitoba confirmed by the MB PNP, had an interview with a MB PNP officer and received an invitation to apply
• were interviewed by a MB PNP officer and received a letter of invitation to apply as part of a MB PNP targeted overseas promotional initiative