MPNP – Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) – Manitoba Experience – International Student

To apply to the Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO) Pathway, you must demonstrate an established connection to Manitoba through either:

Manitoba Experience
Manitoba Support
Manitoba Invitation

Manitoba Experience means that in the past, you lived in the province as a temporary foreign worker or international student.

If you were an international student, you must have attended and completed an authorized education or training program at a public, or registered private vocational, post-secondary institution in Manitoba; language studies are not authorized. You will be asked to submit your study permit(s), your academic transcripts and the certificate, diploma or degree you received for completing the program.

Age

You must be between 18 - 49 years of age

Language

To demonstrate your level of English proficiency, all applicants (except those currently working in Manitoba in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3; previously NOC 0, A or B) must submit valid official results of an MPNP-approved language test taken no more than two years prior to the date you submit your MPNP Online application. Applicants whose occupation is classified at TEER 4 or 5 (previously NOC C or D) must, in order to be eligible to apply, have at least CLB/NCLC 4.

Education in Canada

you must have attended and completed an authorized education or training program at a public, or registered private vocational, post-secondary institution in Manitoba; language studies are not authorized. You will be asked to submit your study permit(s), your academic transcripts and the certificate, diploma or degree you received for completing the program.

Work/Business Experience

You could gain points if you have work experience along with your education in Manitoba if you have proof of full-time employment in the past five years. Only full-time jobs of six months (continuous) or longer are considered.

Adaptability / Accompanying members

Adaptability points are calculated according to documented proof of an established connection to Manitoba and employability in your assessed occupation, demonstrating that you have the genuine intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba as a permanent resident.

A connection to Manitoba is required of all applicants. You can only receive points for one type of connection, even if multiple apply to you.

In addition to adaptability points, you may also score points for regional immigration for having a connection to, and planning to settle in, a region of Manitoba outside the city of Winnipeg. Regional points are supplemental only and cannot be a substitute for another connection to the province.

Intention to live in Province

you must have the genuine intention and ability to successfully settle and economically establish in Manitoba as a permanent resident.

Additional Requirements

All candidates indicating that they plan to settle outside of Winnipeg must, at the time of application, satisfactorily demonstrate that they have a convincing connection to a region outside of the capital city indicating a strong likelihood that they will make a long-term economic contribution to that region.

Ineligibility

The following are not eligible to submit an application to the MPNP:

Refugee claimants, or individuals involved in a federal appeal or removal process
Live-in Caregivers currently living in Canada
Temporary foreign workers currently working and residing in a province other than Manitoba
Spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Individuals who have been refused by the MPNP within the last six months and who are not able to address the reason(s) for refusal
Individuals who have an active immigration application with any other provincial immigration program or federal immigration program in Canada. Note: an Express Entry profile is not considered an immigration application.
If you or your spouse already have an active MPNP application, you are not eligible to submit an additional application to any other stream/pathway of the MPNP.

Your Manitoba Supporter cannot be and the MPNP will not accept a Settlement Plan Part 2 signed by:

A paid immigration representative
Anyone who is not a demonstrated relative or friend of the applicant or the applicant’s spouse
A Canadian elected official or their staff

Application Fee

The fee for this stream is set at 500 CAD.

Submission of Application

Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
If you receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), submit a full application to the MPNP.
Applications are thoroughly assessed by an MPNP officer.
Successful applicants are nominated by the MPNP.
Within 180 days from the date of nomination, make a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent residence for you and your family.

Link to portal to submit application

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Maximum points required

In addition to your connection to Manitoba, you must score at least 60 points based on five factors: language proficiency, age, work experience, education, and adaptability. If you do not have a connection to Manitoba, you are not eligible to apply under SWO, regardless of your points total.