Skilled Workers in Manitoba
Skilled Workers in Manitoba (SWM) is a collection of immigration streams of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Manitoba. Skilled Workers in Manitoba encompasses three immigration streams which target foreign nationals who already have employment experience or a job offer in Manitoba and who possess the necessary skills and training to succeed in the Manitoba labour force.
The Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream includes the following pathways:
- Manitoba Experience Pathway – Coming soon
- Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway – Coming soon
Applicants who are successful through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream will receive an official provincial nomination from Manitoba. This provincial nomination makes applicants eligible to apply for Canadian permanent resident status.
Interested candidates should be aware that simply meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee success. All candidates will be ranked against one another using the MPNP Ranking System and only the most competitive candidates will be invited to submit applications.
Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream
Skilled Workers in Manitoba is a stream of the Skilled Workers in Manitoba Category which targets foreign nationals who already have work experience in Manitoba and are working in the province at the time of application. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles.
Manitoba Experience Pathway
The Manitoba Experience Pathway is a pathway of the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. This pathway targets foreign nationals who already have work experience in Manitoba and are working in the province at the time of application. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles.
Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway
The Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway is a pathway of the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. This pathway is for candidates who attended an interview with the MPNP and an employer outside of Canada. Those candidates who successfully receive a job offer through one of these recruitment sessions will be invited to submit an application to the stream.
MPNP Ranking System
The following system is used to assign all MPNP candidates a score after the submission of their Expression of Interest (EOI). Those candidates with the highest scores will be invited to apply to the program.
Overview of Factors
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | 125 |
| Age | 75 |
| Work Experience | 175 |
| Education | 125 |
| Adaptability | 500 |
| Risk Assessment | -200 |
| Total | 1000 |
| Language Proficiency | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Age | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Work Experience | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| less than one year | 0 |
| one year | 40 |
| two years | 50 |
| three years | 60 |
| four years or more | 75 |
| Fully recognized by provincial licensing body | 100 |
| Maximum Points | 175 |
| Education | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree or Doctorate | 125 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two 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 |
| Adaptability | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Connection to Manitoba | |
| Close relative in Manitoba | 200 |
| Previous authorized work experience in Manitoba (six months or more) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (two 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 six 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 outside of Winnipeg | 50 |
| Maximum Points | 500 |
| Risk Factor | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Close relative in another province and no close relative in Manitoba | 0 |
| Work experience in another province | -100 |
| Studies in another province | -100 |
| Previous immigration application to another province | 0 |
| Maximum Points | -200 |