MPNP - International Education Stream

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) - International Education Stream

Overview.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) seeks recent graduates, skilled workers, businesspeople and their families with the intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba as permanent residents. Manitoba makes it easy to immigrate and settle in our province.

The MPNP for Skilled Workers is locally driven and based on the needs of Manitoba employers. We select internationally trained and experienced workers who have the skills needed in the local labour market, and nominate them to receive Canadian permanent resident visas to settle and work in Manitoba.

The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under IES, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination. It has three pathways:

Career Employment Pathway
Graduate Internship Pathway
Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Note: If you are an international student who graduated in another province of Canada, you will not be eligible under this stream but may be eligible under the renewed Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream.

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Mandatory Requirements

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→ Career Employment Pathway

The IES Career Employment Pathway will expedite nomination for international graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM subjects, with internships contributing to innovation. International graduate candidates with job offers in an In-Demand Occupation aligned with their qualifications no longer have to work for six months before applying.

You must have graduated in the past 3 years from a designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba (minimum one year, two semesters, full-time coursework).
Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 (or equivalent).
You must have a full-time job offer from an eligible current employer, with a minimum 1-year contract on Manitoba’s published In-Demand Occupations list that are consistent with your completed training.
You must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. OR You must be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.
You must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application.

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→ Graduate Internship Pathway

The Graduate Internship Pathway (GIP) targets masters and doctorate degree holders for expedited nomination through internships contributing to industry innovation in Manitoba.

Graduates who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply when they graduate. They do not need a job offer.

Completed a master or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past 3 years.
Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 (or equivalent).
If you have completed a master or doctoral program in Manitoba with a completed Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship with eligible industry and research enterprises in Manitoba, you are not required to have a job offer at the time of application.
You must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. OR You must be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.
You must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application.

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→ Student Entrepreneur Pathway

The Student Entrepreneur Pathway is aimed at international graduates from Manitoba institutions who want to start a business in the province.

The applicant must meet the terms of a Business Performance Agreement before being nominated for permanent residence.

You must operate the business as a senior manager on a daily basis from the place of business in Manitoba for at least 6 months prior to nomination while on a valid temporary work permit, consistent with the requirements of your Business Performance Agreement (BPA).
Business equity ownership of at least 51%
Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 (or equivalent).
Complete a full-time post-secondary program in Manitoba that is at least 2 years in duration. (distance learning or compressed academic programs are not eligible)
Age must be 21-35.
You must have a valid open work permit or post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the time of application.
You must have continuously resided in MB since graduation.
You must show intent to continue to reside in MB after nomination.
Minimum net worth is not an eligibility criterion; however, net worth/source of funds will be considered for the purpose of evaluating the potential for you to successfully execute on your business plan.
You must demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. OR You must be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.
You must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application.