The Manitoba Immigrant Nominee Program (MPNP)'s federal Express Entry-aligned stream began accepting applications in January 2018.
This pathway is open to candidates who may be eligible under an MPNP stream, and who also meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile. Candidates must also have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year.
Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination through an Express Entry-aligned stream, also known as an 'enhanced' nomination, are awarded 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which leaves them well-positioned to receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry Draw.
This pathway is open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have experience in a Manitoba In-demand Occupation. This stream may also be open to candidates who are eligible under another MPNP stream.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Express Entry | Demonstrate acceptance into the Express Entry pool by providing a valid Express Entry ID and Job Seeker Validation Code. |
| Work Experience | Minimum of six months of work experience in an occupation on the In-Demand Occupations list. Submit a complete Career Plan. |
| Official Languages Proficiency | The minimum official language proficiency depends on the NOC:
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| Education | Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent) If the position requires licensure or certification, you must apply to the regulatory body to have your qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination. |
| Age | Minimum age of 18 at time of submission |
| Adaptability | Demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba; AND Have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year; OR Hold a valid Invitation to Apply issued by the MPNP. |
| Settlement Funds | Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. |
The process
The process of obtaining Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry Pathway involves the following steps:
- Assess your eligibility according to the information on this page above.
- Eligible persons must score at least 60 points (out of 100) according to the Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas points grid.
- If you are eligible, you may create a profile in Manitoba's Expression of Interest (EOI) system for skilled workers.
- At this stage, you become a candidate.
- Candidates are assigned a score out of 1,000 based on a range of credentials under Manitoba's unique ranking system for skilled workers.
- Periodically, Manitoba immigration authorities invite the highest-ranked candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.
- This is known as a draw.
- Invited persons may apply for an 'enhanced' provincial nomination under the MPNP.
- Enhanced nominations are aligned with the federal Express Entry system. Successful applicants receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
- After the nomination is uploaded to the Express Entry profile, an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence will be issued at a subsequent Express Entry draw.
- Successful applicants may then apply to the federal government for permanent resident status, with processing times of six months or less in the majority of cases.