The province of Manitoba has a process set up for its Express Entry program, which is part of a system of Provincial Nominee Programs that allow applicants to live and work in certain provinces.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) works on an Express Entry system. First, individuals will submit their profiles for consideration into the Expression of Interest pools. During each Expression of Interest draw, the applicant is compared against all the other candidates based on a scoring system that evaluates their work history and other background factors.
Once candidates are invited into the Expression of Interest pool, they will be able to submit a complete application to the MPNP.
August 15 Manitoba Draw Score Expectations
The numbers show that the most recent Manitoba Express Entry draw:
- The Expression of Interest invites sent out to the International Education stream were 252.
- The Expression of Interest invites sent out to the Skilled Worker Overseas category were 40.
- The lowest ranking score drawing this round was 703.
- This lowest-score remains largely the same from the last draw under the same category, where the lowest score was 709.
What is the international education stream?
A stream for international students graduating from a designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba to get nominated through the provincial nominee program faster and gain permanent residency.
There are three available pathways through the international education stream:
For the Career Employment Pathway, you must:
- Have graduated from a designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba within the past 3 years. The program must have been full-time and at least two semesters in length (or: one year).
- Have a minimum level of CLB/NCLC
- Full-time offer of employment from Manitoba employer in an in-demand occupation.
- Demonstrate that you meet fund requirements outlined here.
- Reside in Manitoba at time of applying and intent to continue residing.
For the Graduate Internship pathway:
- Complete a graduate or doctoral degree in Manitoba within the past three years and have a full time job offer.
- Demonstrate that you meet fund requirements outlined here.
- The same conditions as the above apply.
For the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot:
- Have a business plan.
- Operate the business as senior manager for 6 months or more prior to nomination.
- Maintain 51% ownership of equity in the business.
- Must be between 21-35 years old.
- Complete a degree in a full time post secondary program that lasts at least 2 years.
- Funds are not a criteria but will pose a benefit.
Specific details for who can and cannot apply to the above programs can be found here.
Manitoba Skilled Worker overseas stream
For those applying through their Skilled Worker stream, one must show:
- An established connection to Manitoba through
- Support in Manitoba,
- This support could manifest through a friend, a close or distant relative
- Close relatives include siblings, nieces or nephews, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or cousins.
- If you are referencing a distant relative or a friend in your application, the person you are mentioning must not currently be tied to another applicant’s MPNP application or to any existing Canadian immigration program.
- Education or work experience completed in Manitoba in the past,
- This option is to account for working in the province as a temporary foreign worker or studying as an international student
- You must have worked for a Manitoba employer in a full-time position for a minimum duration of 6 months.
- Language studies (including programs dedicated to learning English or French) are not eligible for the international student requirement.
- You must have completed a legitimate program of education in Manitoba with a valid study permit.
- Invitation To Apply from the Manitoba PNP
- You may have received the invitation through recruitment missions or exploratory visits
- Recruitment missions are arranged by the MPNP, when it travels abroad to seek applicants
- Exploratory visits involve applicants taking a trip to Manitoba to experience the province first-hand
For more guidance on immigration through Provincial Nominee program, visit immigratemanitoba.com or contact Sawubona Canada with inquiries and for help!