Why Apply for the Manitoba PNP?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) provides a fast-track route to permanent residency for skilled workers, entrepreneurs and graduates. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers a fast-track pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates. The strong economy of Manitoba combined with inexpensive living costs and welcoming communities attracts many immigrants to the province. Through this program economic development receives support while companies obtain necessary workforce and immigrants obtain secure professional positions.

• The program provides more than 5,000 annual nominations to support skilled workers and entrepreneurs.
• Nominees receive an additional 600 CRS points to expedite their permanent residency process.
• 90% of program nominees decide to remain in Manitoba after completing their application process.
• Manitoba offers affordable living costs because its housing prices stand 30% below the national standard.
• More than 90% of program nominees find employment within their initial 12 months of residence.
   

What is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is Manitoba’s immigration pathway for skilled workers, students, and entrepreneurs. It allows Manitoba to nominate candidates who intend to live and work in the province and meet local labor market needs.

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Benefits of Manitoba PNP

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) provides these advantages to its participants:

• Through the MPNP applicants obtain quicker immigration pathways which surpass standard federal immigration timelines.
• The average housing prices in Manitoba exceed national averages by approximately 30 percent
• More than nine out of ten nominees achieve employment success during their first year in the province.
• The majority of nominees maintain permanent residence in Manitoba because 90% make this choice.
• Nominees acquire additional CRS points which boost their chances of getting permanent residence approval.
   

Manitoba PNP Streams

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers different immigration options for skilled workers and entrepreneurs and graduates to obtain permanent residency in Manitoba. These streams meet the economic needs of the province along with labour market demands by selecting newcomers who support Manitoba's development. MPNP Streams Manitoba offers three main immigration streams:
 

Skilled Worker Stream

This stream is for skilled workers who can contribute to Manitoba’s economy. It has two categories:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba: This pathway is intended for individuals who currently hold full-time permanent employment with a Manitoba company.
• Skilled Worker Overseas: This pathway assists candidates outside Canada who maintain meaningful connections to Manitoba through family relationships or work history or education acquired in the province.
   

International Education Stream

The stream operates for Manitoba institution graduates who seek provincial employment opportunities. It includes:

• Career Employment Pathway: This pathway helps graduates obtain positions in occupations needed throughout Manitoba.
• Graduate Internship Pathway: This pathway helps graduates obtain research or internship experience in Manitoba.
• International Student Entrepreneur Pilot: This pathway assists graduates who wish to create businesses in Manitoba.
   

Business Investor Stream

This stream is for entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish a business in Manitoba. It includes:

• Entrepreneur Pathway: Business owners who want to invest and operate a business in Manitoba can use this pathway.
• Farm Investor Pathway: This pathway enables individuals to invest in Manitoba's agricultural industry.
   

Eligibility Criteria for Manitoba PNP

The eligibility criteria for Manitoba PNP are as follows:

• The worker streams require candidates to have a valid job offer from a Manitoba employer.
• Candidates must demonstrate language proficiency through either IELTS or CELPIP testing.
• The applicant must demonstrate relevant work experience in a profession that qualifies for eligibility.
• The educational credentials of applicants need to align with the current labour market requirements of Manitoba.
• The Express Entry profile becomes mandatory for candidates who apply through Express Entry-linked streams.
• The program requires business immigration candidates to make investments as entrepreneurs to qualify.
• The program requires applicants to demonstrate sufficient settlement funds to support their family members and themselves.
• The Skilled Worker Overseas category requires applicants to establish provincial ties through family connections or work or educational background in Manitoba.
   

Manitoba PNP Points Calculator

The Manitoba PNP Points Calculator helps applicants assess their eligibility for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Applicants must register an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile, scored using Manitoba’s points grid. Highest-scoring candidates receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA). It evaluates factors like age, language proficiency, work experience, education, and adaptability, assigning scores based on Manitoba’s ranking system.

Candidates must score at least 60 points to qualify for MPNP.

Assessment Factor	Ranking Points
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
First Official Language
CLB 8 or higher	25 per band
CLB 7	22 per band
CLB 6	20 per band
CLB 5	17 per band
CLB 4	12 per band
CLB 3 or lower	0
Second Official Language
CLB 5 or higher (overall)	25
Maximum Points	125
Factor 2: Age
18	20
19	30
20	40
21 to 45	75
46	40
47	30
48	20
49	10
50 or older	0
Maximum Points	75
Factor 3: Work Experience
Less than 1 year	0
1 year	40
2 years	50
3 years	60
4 years or more	75
Fully recognized by provincial licensing body	100
Maximum Points	175
Factor 4: Education
Master’s degree or Doctorate	125
Two post-secondary programs of at least 2 years each	115
One post-secondary program of three years or more	110
One post-secondary program of two years	100
One-year post-secondary program	70
Trade Certificate	70
No formal post-secondary education	0
Maximum Points	125
Factor 5: Adaptability
Connection
Close relative in Manitoba	200
Previous work experience in Manitoba (6 months or more)	100
Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (2 years or more)	100
Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (one year)	50
Close friend or distant relative in Manitoba	50
Manitoba Demand
Ongoing employment in Manitoba for 6 months or more with long-term job offer from the same employer	500
Invitation to Apply under a Strategic Initiative 500
Regional Development
Immigration destination in Manitoba is outside of Winnipeg	50
Maximum Points	500
Factor 6: Risk Assessment
Close relative in another province and no close relative in MB	0
Work experience in another province	-100
Studies in another province	-100
Previous immigration application to another province	0
Maximum Points Factor 6	-200
Maximum Overall Points: 1000

 

Manitoba PNP Requirements

The requirements or Manitoba PNP are as follows:

• Completed Expression of Interest (EOI) in the Manitoba PNP system.
• Valid passport and legal status in Canada (if applicable).
• Educational credentials: Degree/diploma certificates and transcripts.
• Proof of employment: Offer letter, reference letters, and work experience documentation.
• Proof of Funds & Financial Criteria: Bank statements or financial assets.
• Business plan & investment details (for Business Investor Stream).
• Medical and police clearance certificates as per IRCC requirements.
• Language proficiency test results: IELTS General Training or CELPIP (for English) & TEF or TCF (for French)

How to Apply for Manitoba PNP?

You can follow the below steps to apply for Manitoba PNP:

Step 1: Determine eligibility and choose the right stream.

Step 2: Create an online profile and submit your EOI.

Step 3: If invited, receive the Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA).

Step 4: Complete and submit full application within the deadline.

Step 5: Include all required documents (proof of identity, education, work, language, funds).

Step 6: Attend medical and police checks as required.

Step 7: Receive provincial nomination and apply to IRCC for permanent residence.

 

Latest Manitoba PNP Draws

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
August	2	114
July	2	86
June	2	528
May	3	118
April	2	31
March	2	219
February	2	117
January	2	325

 

Manitoba PNP vs Express Entry

Feature	MPNP (Skilled/TWP streams)	Express Entry (Federal)
Nomination	Nomination by province + IRCC PR application	CRS-based ranking (Comprehensive Ranking System)
Job offer requirements	Usually required in most streams	Not always required, but offers +600 CRS boost
Processing time	Approx. 6–12 months (MPNP + IRCC combined)	Approx. 6 months for federal stage
Eligibility	Specific to Manitoba	Open to skilled workers across Canada
Language requirement	CLB 5+ typically, higher increases score	Minimum CLB 7–9 for competitive CRS

 

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