Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Below are the most popular pathways to obtaining permanent residency. Many options provide a long-term visa for the applicant, spouse, and children, with the possibility of transitioning to citizenship. Benefits include free education for children, healthcare, retirement benefits, and visa-free travel.
Skilled Immigration
- Points-Based System
- Designed for individuals under 51 years of age.
- Requires an occupation listed under the country’s eligibility list.
- A minimum of 2+ years of work experience.
- Good English or French language proficiency.
- Most sought-after pathway for immigration.
Other PR Pathways
- State/Territory/Province Sponsored Immigration
- Employer-Based Immigration
- Family Migration
- Investment Migration
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Manitoba, one of Canada’s Prairie Provinces, offers a strong economy and excellent quality of life, making it an attractive destination for immigrants. It is part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which nominates individuals for permanent residency through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).
Key Features of MPNP
- Provides pathways for skilled workers, recent graduates, businesspeople, and their families.
- Various nomination streams tailored to different categories of applicants.
- Fast-track processing for international students graduating from Manitoba institutions.
MPNP Streams
Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM)
- Manitoba Experience Pathway
- Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway
Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO)
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway (linked to the federal Express Entry system, offering 600 additional CRS points to successful candidates)
- Human Capital Pathway
International Education Stream (IES)
- Career Employment Pathway
- Graduate Internship Pathway
- Student Entrepreneur Pilot
Business Investor Stream (BIS)
- Entrepreneur Pathway (for business owners and investors interested in purchasing or starting a business in Manitoba)
- Farm Investor Pathway (for experienced farmers planning to establish an agricultural business in Manitoba)
Eligibility Requirements for MPNP
- Full-time and/or permanent job offer from a Manitoba employer.
- Work experience relevant to the applied stream.
- Required scores in a language proficiency test (English or French).
- Commitment to live and work in Manitoba.
- Occupation classified under NOC Skill Type 0, A, or B.
- Legal residence in home country.
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) confirmation letter (if required).
General Steps to Apply
- Review MPNP Terms and Conditions
- Check Selection Criteria
- Meet Language Testing Requirements
- Prepare Required Documents
- Submit Application
Post-Application Process
- Acknowledge receipt of submission notification.
- Keep application details updated.
- Await assessment of application.
- Receive decision on application.
Latest Manitoba PNP Draws
2024 Draws
Month | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
February | 2 | 117 |
January | 2 | 325 |
2023 Draws
Month | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
December | 2 | 675 |
November | 2 | 553 |
October | 2 | 487 |
September | 2 | 554 |
August | 3 | 645 |
July | 2 | 287 |
June | 3 | 667 |
May | 3 | 1,565 |
April | 2 | 690 |
March | 1 | 104 |
February | 2 | 437 |
January | 2 | 698 |
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Other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
- Quebec Immigration Program (operates independently of the federal PNP system)
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