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Immigration to Manitoba, Canada through the Manitoba Human Capital Pathway (HCP) will target international applicants who have skilled work experience and training in one of the occupations on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list.
As the Manitoba Human Capital Pathway is not aligned with the federal Express Entry system, potential candidates do not need an Express Entry profile in order to apply. Successful applicants to the HCP will receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) – as is currently the case for Manitoba’s skilled worker categories – and may then apply directly to the Canadian government for permanent resident status.
This pathway is not yet open. It was scheduled to begin accepting applications in 2019, but has been delayed several times. Candidates wishing to apply through this stream may want to consider the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas pathway which is currently operational and has similar eligibility criteria.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway
Follows these steps to secure a provincial nomination from Manitoba.
Step 1: Be eligible under the MPNP
The Manitoba Human Capital Pathway maintains the current requirement that potential applicants obtain at least 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment grid. In addition, potential applicants need to meet certain further eligibility criteria, outlined below.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway eligibility overview
Minimum requirement | |
---|---|
Work Experience | Minimum of six months of full-time work experience in an occupation on the in-demand occupations list (see below). No points will be awarded for experience less than a year in duration. |
Language ability | The minimum official language proficiency depends on your assessed occupation skill level: Minimum CLB 7 for Regulated Occupations Minimum CLB 6 for Compulsory Trades Minimum CLB 5 for all other NOC 0, A or B occupations |
Education | Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent). If the position requires licensure or certification, you must apply to the regulatory body to have your qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination. |
Age | 18 or older (There is no maximum age, but points are not awarded for age to any applicant older than 45) |
Adaptability | Demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba; AND Have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year; OR Demonstrate previous post-secondary education completed in Manitoba within the past five years; OR Have previous work experience in Manitoba within the past five years; OR Hold a valid Invitation to Apply issued by the MPNP. |
Settlement funds | Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. |
Once eligibility has been assessed according to the table above, you must score at least 60 points (out of 100) to be considered eligible. The Manitoba immigration points grid assesses candidates across five factors: language ability, age, work experience, education, and adaptability.
Eligibility factor 1: Language ability
Points for language ability are based on individual Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scores for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Points awarded based on official test results provided. Official tests include IELTS or CELPIP for English, and TEF for French.
First language | |
---|---|
Proficiency | Points awarded |
CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
CLB 7 | 18 |
CLB 6 | 16 |
CLB 5 | 14 |
CLB 4 | 12 |
CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
Second language | |
Proficiency | Points awarded |
CLB 5 or higher | 5 |
Eligibility factor 2: Age
Age | Points awarded |
---|---|
18 | 4 |
19 | 6 |
20 | 8 |
21-45 | 10 |
46 | 8 |
47 | 6 |
48 | 4 |
49 | 2 |
50 or older | 0 |
Eligibility factor 3: Work experience
Points for work experience are based on documented proof of full-time employment in the past five years. Only full-time jobs of six months (continuous) or longer are considered.
Years of work experience | Points awarded |
---|---|
Less than one year | 0 |
One year | 8 |
Two years | 10 |
Three years | 12 |
Four years or more | 15 |
Eligibility factor 4: Education
Highest level of education | Points awarded |
---|---|
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 longer | 20 |
One one-year post-secondary program | 14 |
Trade certificate | 14 |
No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
Eligibility factor 5: Adaptability
A connection to Manitoba is required of all candidates. Adaptability points are calculated according to documented proof of a strong 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. 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.
Connection to Manitoba | Points awarded |
---|---|
Close relative in Manitoba | 20 |
Invitation to Apply received from the MPNP as part of a recruitment mission or exploratory visit | 20 |
Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months) | 12 |
Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba | 12 |
Completed post-secondary program of at least one academic year in Manitoba | 10 |
Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 10 |
Regional Immigration (intention to reside outside Winnipeg) | 5 |

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Step 2: Enter Manitoba’s EOI pool for skilled workers
Potential candidates to the Manitoba Human Capital Pathway need to enter Manitoba’s pool of candidates by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI is not an application for immigration, it is an indication to the province that you wish to immigrate.
Upon entering the pool, candidates are assigned a points score out of 1,000 (your score on the eligibility points chart is no longer relevant once you are in the pool). Points are awarded across six factors: language ability, age, work experience, education, adaptability, and risk assessment. The province periodically invites top-ranking candidates in the pool to submit a full application to the MPNP.
EOI pool factor 1: Language
First official language | |
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Language proficiency | Ranking points |
CLB 8 or higher | 25 per ability (speaking, reading, writing, listening) |
CLB 7 | 22 per ability |
CLB 6 | 20 per ability |
CLB 5 | 17 per ability |
CLB 4 | 12 per ability |
CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
Second official language | |
Language proficiency | Ranking points |
CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 25 |
Maximum points for language: 125 |
EOI pool factor 2: Age
Age | Ranking points |
---|---|
18 | 20 |
19 | 30 |
20 | 40 |
21-45 | 75 |
46 | 40 |
47 | 30 |
48 | 20 |
49 | 10 |
50 or older | 0 |
Maximum points for age: 75 |
EOI pool factor 3: Work experience
Years of work experience | Ranking points |
---|---|
Less than one year | 0 |
1 year | 40 |
2 years | 50 |
3 years | 60 |
4 years or more | 75 |
Bonus: fully recognized by provincial licensing body | 100 |
Maximum points for work experience: 175 |
EOI pool factor 4: Education
Highest level of 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 for education: 125 |
EOI pool factor 5: Adaptability
Adaptability factor | Ranking points |
---|---|
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 |
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 |
Immigration destination in Manitoba outside of Winnipeg | 50 |
Maximum points for adaptability: 500 |
EOI pool factor 6: Risk assessment
Risk factor | Ranking points |
---|---|
Work experience in another province | -100 |
Studies in another province | -100 |
Maximum points for risk assessment: -200 |
- You can submit your Manitoba EOI here.
MPNP In-Demand Occupations
Candidates must have at least six months of recent experience in an occupation on Manitoba’s in-demand occupations list.
1 - Business, finance and administration occupations
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0111 | Financial managers | 0 | 7 |
0112 | Human resources managers | 0 | 7 |
0114 | Other administrative services managers (not eligible for SWO) | 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 |
1122 | Professional occupations in business management consulting | A | 5 |
1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | A | 5 |
1212 | Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers | B | 5 |
1215 | Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations | B | 5 |
1221 | Administrative officers (not eligible for SWO) | B | 5 |
1223 | Human resources and recruitment officers | B | 5 |
1224 | Property administrators | B | 5 |
1241 | Administrative assistants (not eligible for SWO) | B | 5 |
1242 | Legal administrative assistants | B | 5 |
1251 | Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations | B | 5 |
1311 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers | B | 5 |
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0211 | Engineering managers | 0 | 7 |
0212 | Architecture* and science managers | 0 | 7 |
0213 | Computer and information systems managers | 0 | 7 |
2121 | Biologists and related scientists | A | 5 |
2123 | Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists | A | 5 |
2131 | Civil engineers | A | 7 |
2132 | Mechanical engineers | A | 7 |
2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers | A | 7 |
2141 | Industrial and manufacturing engineers | A | 7 |
2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | A | 7 |
2151 | Architects | A | 7 |
2154 | Land surveyors* | A | 7 |
2161 | Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | A | 5 |
2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants | A | 5 |
2172 | Database analysts and data administrators | A | 5 |
2173 | Software engineers and designers | A | 7 |
2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers | A | 5 |
2175 | Web designers and developers | A | 5 |
2211 | Chemical technologists and technicians | B | 5 |
2212 | Geological and mineral technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2221 | Biological technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2222 | Agricultural and fish products inspectors | B | 5 |
2231 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2232 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2233 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2234 | Construction estimators | B | 5 |
2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) | B | 7 |
2244 | Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors | B | 7 |
2253 | Drafting technologists and technicians | B | 7 |
2271 | Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | B | 5 |
2281 | Computer network technicians | B | 5 |
2282 | User support technicians | B | 5 |
3 - Health occupations
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0311 | Managers in Health Care (not eligible for SWO) | A | 7 |
3131 | Pharmacists* | A | 7 |
3132 | Dietitians* and nutritionists | A | 7 |
3141 | Audiologists and speech-language pathologists * | A | 7 |
3142 | Physiotherapists* | A | 7 |
3143 | Occupational therapists* | A | 7 |
3211 | Medical laboratory technologists* | B | 7 |
3212 | Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants | B | 5 |
3213 | Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | B | 5 |
3214 | Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists * | B | 7 |
3215 | Medical radiation technologists* | B | 5 |
3219 | Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) | B | 5 |
3222 | Dental hygienists and dental therapists* | B | 7 |
3236 | Massage therapists | B | 5 |
4 - Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0423 | Managers in social, community and correctional services | 0 | 5 |
4112 | Lawyers and Quebec notaries* | A | 7 |
4151 | Psychologists* | A | 7 |
4152 | Social workers | A | 7 |
4153 | Family, marriage and other related counsellors | A | 5 |
4161 | Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers | A | 5 |
4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants | A | 5 |
4164 | Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers | A | 5 |
4165 | Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers | A | 5 |
4166 | Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers | A | 5 |
4167 | Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers | A | 5 |
4168 | Program officers unique to government | A | 5 |
4211 | Paralegal and related occupations | B | 5 |
4212 | Social and community service workers | B | 5 |
4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants | B | 7 |
4215 | Instructors of persons with disabilities | B | 5 |
5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0513 | Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors | 0 | 5 |
5131 | Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations | A | 5 |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians | B | 5 |
5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators | B | 5 |
5242 | Interior designers and interior decorators | B | 5 |
5243 | Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers | B | 5 |
5254 | Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | B | 5 |
6 - Sales and service occupations
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0601 | Corporate sales managers (not eligible for SWO) | 0 | 7 |
0621 | Retail and wholesale trade managers (not eligible for SWO) | 0 | 5 |
0651 | Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (not eligible for SWO) | 0 | 5 |
6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade | B | 5 |
6222 | Retail and wholesale buyers | B | 5 |
6232 | Real estate agents and salespersons | B | 5 |
6235 | Financial sales representatives | B | 5 |
6311 | Food service supervisors | B | 5 |
6322 | Cooks | B | 5 |
6332 | Bakers | B | 5 |
7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
NOC | Occupation Title | Skill Level | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
0711 | Construction managers | 0 | 7 |
0712 | Home building and renovation managers | 0 | 7 |
0714 | Facility operation and maintenance managers | 0 | 7 |
0731 | Managers in transportation | 0 | 5 |
7231 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors | B | 5 |
7232 | Tool and die makers | B | 5 |
7233 | Sheet metal workers | B | 5 |
7237 | Welders and related machine operators | B | 5 |
7241 | Electricians (except industrial and power system) ** | B | 6 |
7242 | Industrial electricians ** | B | 6 |
7244 | Electrical power line and cable workers | B | 5 |
7245 | Telecommunications line and cable workers | B | 7 |
7246 | Telecommunications installation and repair workers | B | 7 |
7251 | Plumbers | B | 5 |
7271 | Carpenters | B | 5 |
7282 | Concrete finishers | B | 5 |
7284 | Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | B | 5 |
7294 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) | B | 5 |
7295 | Floor covering installers | B | 5 |
7311 | Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | B | 5 |
7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | B | 5 |
7313 | Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics ** | B | 6 |
7315 | Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | B | 5 |
7316 | Machine fitters | B | 5 |
7321 | Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | B | 5 |
7322 | Motor vehicle body repairers | B | 5 |
7361 | Railway and yard locomotive engineers | B | 5 |
7362 | Railway conductors and brakemen/women | B | 5 |
7371 | Crane operators ** | B | 6 |
8 - Occupations unique to primary industry
NOC | Occupation Title | TEER Category | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
80020 | Managers in agriculture | 0 | 5 |
9 - Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities
NOC | Occupation Title | TEER Category | Minimum CLB |
---|---|---|---|
90010 | Manufacturing managers | 0 | 5 |
90011 | Utilities managers | 0 | 5 |
92100 | Power engineers and power systems operators | 2 | 5 |
Step 3: Receive a LAA and submit an application
Top-ranking candidates in the EOI pool receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), with which they can then submit a full application, including a Career Plan. Successful applicants receive a Manitoba provincial nomination.
Step 4: Apply for Canadian permanent residence
Candidates nominated by the MPNP through the HCP can then apply to the Canadian government for permanent resident status.
PNP Live Tracker
Manitoba is not the only Canadian province to offer a route to permanent resident status. With updates occurring more regularly than ever, Moving2Canada now offers its exclusive PNP Canada Live Tracker, updated with the latest information as it happens across all the provinces and territories.

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