Canada : Manitoba Immigrant Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is a government immigration program that selects skilled workers who demonstrate they have the potential and the desire to immigrate and settle themselves and their families in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

There are four streams under this category:

Manitoba Employer Direct Stream

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will settle permanently in Manitoba.
They must have been working in Manitoba
Is offering full time, permanent position.

Manitoba International Student Stream

Applicants must:

Have graduated from a post-secondary program in Manitoba of at least one academic year in length;
Have successfully applied for a post-graduation open work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada; and
Be currently working in Manitoba for at least six months and have received a full-time, permanent employment offer from their employer.

Manitoba Family Support Stream

Applicants must have an Affidavit of Support from a close relative living in Manitoba (a parent, child, sibling, cousin, niece/nephew, aunt/uncle, or grandparent), and must meet the following minimum criteria:

Be between the age of 21 and 49;
Have a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree;
Have a minimum of two years work experience over the past five years; and
Have sufficient language skills to be employable upon arrival in Manitoba.

Manitoba PNP General Stream:

The MPNP General stream is for skilled workers who can be assessed enough points in each assessment factor and who can demonstrate their intention and ability to establish successfully and permanently in Manitoba. The assessment factors are explained below.
To be eligible to apply under the General stream you must provide one of the following:

Proof of a close family member in Manitoba;
Two Affidavits of Support from distant relatives or close friends in Manitoba;
Evidence of a completed education program in Manitoba (non-language training) or;
Proof of at least six months previous full-time work in Manitoba.

Manitoba PNP Immigration Program for Business:

To qualify as a Manitoba Business Nominee, you must have:

Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN $350,000;
Make a minimum equity investment in Manitoba of CDN $150,000;
Demonstrate at least 3 years of business experience or extensive experience in senior management of a successful company; and
Supply a CDN $75,000 deposit to the Government of Manitoba, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba within 2 years of obtaining a Permanent Resident Visa.

Manitoba Young Farmer Nominee Program

This category is designed for experienced young farmers (principal applicants must be under 40 years of age) who wish to enter into farming ventures in Manitoba. To qualify under the program, applicants must:

Have a minimum personal net worth of CDN$150,000 (after relocating to Manitoba)
Make a minimum amount of equity investment of CDN$150,000 in Manitoba
Principal applicant must be under 40 years of age.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of farm ownership experience, or three (3) years farm management background.
Principal applicant (and/or spouse) has marketable skills that would supplement farm income.
Have conducted a visit to Manitoba for a minimum of seven (7) days to investigate farming opportunities and Manitoba's quality of life prior to applying.
Able to demonstrate that the combination of farm income and off-farm supplementary income will provide a family after tax income, in excess of $35,00.00 per year.

If you would like to make an application under this immigration category or would like to speak with us regarding your eligibility for this program please call North American Immigration services(india)pvt.Ltd. during office hours Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 91-11-40667766/67,91-93122 33065. Other query must be sent to visainfo@vsnl.net.