Immigration pathway to apply for Canada Permanent Residency through Provincial Nomination by province of Manitoba
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Bordered by Ontario Saskatchewan, Manitoba is well-known for its rich agricultural production. Moreover, the province offers unmatched natural beauty, a high living standard, cheaper housing costs, and unlimited adventure opportunities like canoeing, hiking, biking, camping, and fishing.
Why Settle in Manitoba?
Manitoba is a top destination for immigrants in Canada owing to the following factors:
- Lucrative Job Opportunities
- Lower Cost Of Living
- Free Public Healthcare and Education
- One Of Canada’s Sunnier Provinces
- Lowest Unemployment Rates
- Most Eco-Friendly Places in Canada
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is a Provincial Nominee Program that enables foreign nationals to apply for Canadian permanent residence. MPNP targets immigrants in areas that contribute to the province: skilled workers, workers in sectors with labour shortages, recent graduates, and agricultural entrepreneurs. Manitoba offers many immigration streams, divided mainly into the following four categories:
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM)
- Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO)
- International Education Stream (IES)
- Business Investor Stream (BIS)
Skilled Workers in Manitoba
The skilled Worker Program comprises three immigration streams targeting workers who have already gained employment experience or offers of employment in Manitoba. Applicants must be working and living in Manitoba while applying under this stream or in some cases, one might get an invitation to apply after attending a recruitment session with MPNP overseas. There are three pathways within this stream:
- Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream
- Manitoba Experience Pathway – Coming soon
- Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway – Coming soon
The eligibility criteria of the Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway are:
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Age |
Age limits between 21 and 45
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Educational Qualification |
Post-secondary degree or training related to the offered job; in the case of NOC Skill Level D or C, applicants without a post-secondary degree must have necessary job-related training
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License Application |
If required, apply to the regulatory body for skills assessment
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Work Experience |
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience within the last five years
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Adaptability |
Display intent and proof of intent to live and work in Manitoba
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The International Skilled Worker category attracts skilled workers who can join the workforce and adapt to life in the province. While some streams give priority to workers with experience in sectors experiencing labour shortages in Saskatchewan, other streams are for workers with employment offers from Saskatchewan employers. This category operates the following three streams:
The eligibility criteria of the Manitoba Work Experience Pathway are:
- Saskatchewan Express Entry
- Saskatchewan Employment Offer
- Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupation
| Factors | Minimum Requirement |
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Language Skill |
For NOC Skill Level D or C, CLB/NCLC 4; For NOC Skill Level B, A, or 0, CLB/NCLC 5; For Compulsory Trades, CLB/NCLC 6; For Regulated Occupations, CLB/NCLC 7; Additional points for CLB/NCLC 5 in the second official language
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Adaptability |
Display intent and proof of intent to live and work in Manitoba
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Work Experience |
International Students: Graduates from Manitoba or outside Manitoba working in in-demand occupations, with at least 12 months of work in the province; International Students and Temporary Foreign Workers: Graduates from Manitoba or outside Manitoba in in-demand occupations, with at least six months or 12 months of work in the province respectively, must have an LMIA or LMIA-exempt work permit
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Additional Job Requirements |
Full-time, long-term job meeting Manitoba’s employment standards; employer must have a registered business active for at least three years; job must not be home-based, commission-based, part-time, seasonal, or temporary
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The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is for individuals who want to get married to an Australian citizen/ permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Under this visa category, the applicant can stay in Australia for nine months, during which he/she must marry the prospective partner. Once you are married, you may apply for a partner visa which will lead to your Australia PR status.
Applicants who come to Australia under Subclass 300 visa category can apply for a full-time job or study in these 9 months at their own expense
Skilled Workers Overseas
This program category is for skilled workers who can contribute to Manitoba’s workforce and can easily get settled in the province. All streams of this category give priority to workers with experience in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
- Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
- Manitoba Human Capital Pathway – Coming soon
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Educational Qualification |
Completion of a post-secondary course lasting at least one year
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License Application |
If required, apply to the regulatory body for skills assessment
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Work Experience |
To receive EOI ranking points, minimum six months of full-time employment; zero points for less than twelve months of total work experience; work must be in an occupation listed under the in-Demand Occupations List
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Submission of Career Plan |
Submission of a complete Career Plan
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Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm
The Saskatchewan Entrepreneur and Farm is for individuals with business management experience and ready to launch a new business endeavour in Saskatchewan. The entrepreneurial stream targets general entrepreneurs with business proposals in various sectors and the farm owner and operator stream for entrepreneurs in the farming sector.
- Saskatchewan Entrepreneur
- Saskatchewan Farm Owners and Operators
Those who migrate under the Child category receive permanent resident visas allowing them to live in Australia permanently and later apply for citizenship.
Required Documents for the Saskatchewan PNP Visa
- Valid passport
- Proof of identity
- Medical examination results
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Bank statements
- Police Clearance Certificate (Proof of good character)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Results of language proficiency tests
How to Apply for SINP?
You must follow the steps below while filing your SINP application: