Skilled Workers Overseas
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) is a collection of immigration streams of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Manitoba. Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas encompasses three immigration streams which target foreign nationals who have the skills and experience needed to make lasting contributions to Manitoba’s labour force.
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas includes the following streams:
- Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
- Manitoba Human Capital Pathway – Coming soon
Applicants who are successful through any of these Manitoba streams will receive an official provincial nomination from Manitoba. This provincial nomination makes applicants eligible to apply for Canadian permanent resident status.
In order to be eligible for all three streams included in the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas category, candidates must score a minimum of 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment Grid.
Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force and who can demonstrate a connection to the province. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and who have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
The Manitoba Express Entry Pathway is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have active Express Entry profiles along with the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and who have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway
The Manitoba Human Capital Pathway is a stream of Manitoba’s Skilled Workers Overseas Category which targets foreign nationals who have the skills and foreign work experience required to contribute to Manitoba’s labour force. This stream is highly competitive, only selecting applicants with the most competitive profiles and preferring those with have experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.
MPNP Points Assessment Grid
In order to be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Skilled Workers Overseas category, a candidate must score at least 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment Grid.
Overview of Factors
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | 25 |
| Age | 10 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Education | 25 |
| Adaptability | 25 |
| Minimum Pass Score | 60 |
| Language Proficiency | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| First Official Language | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
| Age | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 to 45 | 10 |
| 46 | 8 |
| 47 | 6 |
| 48 | 4 |
| 49 | 2 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 10 |
| Years of work experience | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| less than one year | 0 |
| one year | 8 |
| two years | 10 |
| three years | 12 |
| four years or more | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
| Highest level of completed education | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree or Doctorate | 25 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each | 23 |
| One post-secondary program of two years or more | 20 |
| One-year post-secondary program | 14 |
| Trade Certificate | 14 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
| Connection to Manitoba | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Close relative in Manitoba | 20 |
| Invitation to Apply received from MPNP as part of recruitment mission or exploratory visit | 20 |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least 6 months) | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of at least one year in Manitoba | 10 |
| Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 10 |
| Regional Immigration* | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
*Regional Immigration points are awarded if a candidate’s connection to Manitoba is for a region outside of the city of Winnipeg. Please note that these points are supplemental only and must be awarded in conjunction with another connection to the province.
MPNP In-Demand Occupations List
Manitoba prefers candidates who have work experience in one of the province’s in-demand occupations listed below. Please note that French-speakers are exempt from having experience in an in-demand occupation to be eligible for MPNP.
| NOC Code | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0111 | Financial managers | 0 | 7 |
| 0112 | Human resources managers | 0 | 7 |
| 0114 | Other administrative services managers | 0 | 7 |
| 0121 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers | 0 | 7 |
| 0122 | Banking, credit and other investment managers | 0 | 7 |
| 0124 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers | 0 | 7 |
| 1111 | Financial auditors and accountants | A | 7 |
| 1112 | Financial and investment analysts | A | 5 |
| 1114 | Other financial officers | A | 5 |
| 1121 | Human resources professionals | A | 5 |
| * Regulated Occupation ** Compulsory Trade | |||