Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (Manitoba PNP) is an immigration program. It allows the government of Manitoba to recruit and assess immigrants who are best suited to contribute to the province’s economy.

The Manitoba PNP seeks out potential immigrants who intend to live and work in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (Manitoba PNP) seeks high skilled workers, business people and their families with the intention & ability to settle and economically establish themselves in Manitoba as permanent residents successfully. Manitoba makes it easy to immigrate and settle in our province.

There are the following categories of applying for Manitoba PNP.

• Skilled worker
• International Graduate
• Business Investor Stream

• Skilled Worker stream:
  This stream is locally driven and based on the needs of Manitoba employers. Manitoba selects 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. This stream is divided into two categories
1. Skilled Workers in Manitoba
2. Skilled Workers Overseas


• International Education Stream:
  This stream is designed only for International graduate studying in Manitoba and want to settle permanently in Manitoba. This stream is further divided into three category
1. Career Employment Pathway
2. Graduate Internship Pathway
3. International Student Entrepreneur Pilot


• Manitoba Business / Investor Stream:
  This stream allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish, purchase a business, or become partners in an existing business. There
1. Business Investors
2. Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative

Manitoba PNP requirements

If you are highly skilled foreign workers and have the skills, demand in Manitoba, and demonstrate connection in Manitoba either through previous qualification, work experience in Manitoba or through Support of family members. You can apply through this stream.

This program is based on the point system, and age, qualification, work experience, language ability, occupation in demand etc., are the factors in qualifying this Manitoba PNP stream.

Determine Eligibility

To appl"y for Manitoba overseas skilled worker stream, you need to meet the following requirements.

• Points:
  You must score a minimum of 60 out of 100 in the MPNP assessment grid; these points based on your age, qualification, work experience relative to Manitoba, and Language proficiency.


• Manitoba Support:
  You must demonstrate connection in Manitoba through blood relative/ friends who are on the PR visa or Canadian citizen & willing able to support your application. Please note they must be residing in Manitoba past one year continuously.
  MPNP supports the following relations:
  Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Grandmother, Grandfather, Niece or nephew, Aunt or Uncle, First cousin, another relative, Close friend


• Work Experience:
  You must have at least two years of work experience in the nominated NOC code. If you have work experience from Manitoba, it will add an advantage to your profile


• Qualification:
  You must have a Diploma/ Bachelor or Master degree in the relevant field of your occupation. If you have a post-secondary qualification from Canada, it will increase your chances to get Manitoba PNP.


• Settlement Plan:
  You need to Provide a Settlement Plan detailing a genuine interest in becoming a permanent resident of Manitoba.


• Language proficiency:
  Language proficiency is one of the basic requirements of Manitoba PNP. A candidate has to attain a score of at least 4.5 in or CLB 4. However, score requirements may vary from profession to profession Please note- your test must not be older than two years.

If you need professional guidance towards Manitoba PNP you can talk to our Manitoba PNP expert.

Who can not apply Manitoba PNP:

1. If you are working in Manitoba PNP on the work permit
2. If you are the spouse of a Canadian PR holder or Citizenship
3. If your Manitoba PNP refused within the past six months and you are unable to justify the reason.
4. Who are in process other PNP

Manitoba Point System

To apply for Manitoba PNP, you need to score Manitoba PNP points 60 out of 100; the following table will guide you about the point system of MPNP.

Manitoba PNP points overview

Age: You can claim points in the age factor till 49 years, and the age factor contributes 10% points of total points. Please note Age points will be calculated according to the date of assessment, not the date of your application is received.

Language Proficiency: Manitoba accepts both languages, English and French, and can choose one as a first language and the other as a second language. Here you can claim 25 points maximum.

Work Experience: You can count work experience obtained in the past five years from the date of filing. Please note less than six months of experience not considered in counting.

Education: You can claim 25 points in your qualification factor; please note points will be awarded as per equivalency standard.

Adaptability: Here you can claim 20 points; Adaptability is all about how strong a connection you have in Manitoba,

Manitoba PNP Draw

All the applicants who want to apply for Manitoba PNP need to submit Manitoba expression interest, Manitoba EOI, pool, where eligible applicants will receive a score based on given information. If you are among of highest-ranking candidate, you will be invited to apply to Manitoba PNP.

Before applying for Manitoba, please familiarize yourself with all the Manitoba PNP requirements;

proving fake or misleading information to Manitoba, intentionally or unintentionally, will be considered misrepresentation, and you may be subject to a ban that would prevent you from applying to Manitoba PNP for two years.

Please note: The Manitoba PNP reserves correct to limit, intakes, number of invitations, include or exclude the specific occupation, or specific skills requirements; usually Manitoba issue Draw between 15 and 25 times each year,

See Manitoba Latest Draw Results

Manitoba PNP Processing time

Manitoba committed to processing your application as faster as it can; Manitoba PNP processing time depends on numbers of factor such as

1. Number of application received by Manitoba Accuracy of application
2. How soon you respond to the queries received from Manitoba
3. Manitoba PNP application merit

However, the current Manitoba PNP processing time is between 5 – 10 months; It is also experienced some application took time approximately 8- 18 months also.

So prepare your application professionally, be active with Manitoba PNP queries response, and keep taking follow-ups timely.

Manitoba PNP Fee

The Province of Manitoba PNP fee/ charges depends upon the category you want to apply. Please note Manitoba PNP application cost non-refundable; you can pay Manitoba PNP cost by credit card ( Visa or master). if you are paying the Manitoba PNP fee in Canada, then you can pay charges online; Debit card and credit card also

Please Note Manitoba PNP fees is only applicable if you received a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA).

Please find Manitoba PNP cost category wise.

Manitoba Demand List

Manitoba PNP occupation list depends on local labour market needs and employers requirements. Please note applicants who want to apply to Manitoba PNP under-skilled worker overseas stream, no need to have their occupation in the follow the demand list. You can directly apply for Manitoba PNP if they meet the rest of all criteria’s.

Manitoba announces 159,200 job openings between 2019 and 2025, out of that 32,200 routine jobs openings in sales and service, 24,800 in business, finance and administration, and management occupations 23,900.

Please note Manitoba PNP demand list keep on changing from time to time as per labour market need, Manitoba.

Manitoba PNP occupation list 2021