Manitoba International Education Stream

The province of Manitoba is introducing three distinct new Canadian immigration pathways for students and graduates under the Manitoba International Education Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and skilled employment.

The Manitoba International Education Stream is dedicated to helping international graduates in Manitoba remain in the province as permanent residents. Manitoba’s intention is to provide a faster route to Canadian permanent resident status for international graduates who have studied at a university or college in Manitoba.

There are three pathways under the Manitoba International Education Stream.

Take note! The Manitoba International Education Stream may seem similar to the current requirements for international graduates in Manitoba applying through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. However, there is a key difference: international graduates who studied in Manitoba and have a job offer in an in-demand occupation (see below) no longer need to work for six months before they can apply.

Career Employment Pathway

If you studied in a post-secondary program in Manitoba, you may be eligible to apply under the Career Employment Pathway so long as you have a qualifying job offer and meet certain further criteria (see below).

Step 1: Be eligible under the Manitoba International Education Stream: Career Employment Pathway

	Minimum requirement
Education	Graduated in the past 3 years from a designated post-secondary institution in Manitoba (minimum 1 year, 2 semesters, full-time).
Language ability	Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7
Current Employment in Manitoba	Applicants require a full-time job offer from an eligible Manitoba employer, with a minimum 1-year contract, in a job on Manitoba’s published In-Demand Occupations list (see below). The job or job offer must be in Training, Education, Experience, Responsibilities (TEER) category 0, 1, 2, or 3, and must be aligned with your completed study or training program. Manitoba may impose program or occupation-specific limits. If you have completed a bridging program and passed the initial stage of certification as determined by the appropriate regulatory body, you are not required to have a job offer at the time of application.
Adaptability	Must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application and must show the intent to continue to reside in Manitoba after nomination, including the submission of a Career Employment Plan demonstrating opportunities for a successful career track in Manitoba.
Settlement funds	Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period; OR Must be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.

International graduates of study programs outside Manitoba will not be eligible under this stream. However, if you studied elsewhere in Canada and are now working in Manitoba, or have a job offer from a Manitoba employer, there may still be options for you to apply under other streams, including the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream.

MPNP in-demand occupations

1 - Business, finance and administration occupations

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
10010	Financial managers	0	7
10011 11200 13110 22232	Human resources managers	0/1/2/3	7
10019	Other administrative services managers	0	7
10020	Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers	0	7
10021	Banking, credit and other investment managers	0	7
10022	Advertising, marketing and public relations managers	0	7
11100	Financial auditors and accountants	1	7
11101	Financial and investment analysts	1	5
11100 11102 11109	Other financial officers	1	5
11200	Human resources professionals	1	5
11201	Professional occupations in business management consulting	1	5
10022 11202 64409	Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations	0/1/4	5
12011	Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers	2	5
12013 13201 74202	Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations	2/3/4	5
13100	Administrative officers	3	5
12101	Human resources and recruitment officers	2	5
13101	Property administrators	3	5
13110	Administrative assistants	3	5
13111	Legal administrative assistants	3	5
12110	Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations	2	5
12200	Accounting technicians and bookkeepers	2	5

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
20010	Engineering managers	0	7
20011	Architecture and science managers	0	7
20012	Computer and information systems managers	0	7
21110	Biologists and related scientists	1	5
21112	Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists	1	5
21300	Civil engineers	1	7
21301	Mechanical engineers	1	7
21310	Electrical and electronics engineers	1	7
21321	Industrial and manufacturing engineers	1	7
21311	Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	1	7
21200	Architects	1	7
21203	Land surveyors	1	7
21210	Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries	1	5
21211 21220 21221 21222 21233	Information systems analysts and consultants	1	5
21211 21223	Database analysts and data administrators	1	5
21211 21231	Software engineers and designers	1	5
21230 21232 21234	Computer programmers and interactive media developers	1	5
21233 21234	Web designers and developers	1	5
22100	Chemical technologists and technicians	2	5
22101	Geological and mineral technologists and technicians	2	5
22110	Biological technologists and technicians	2	5
22111	Agricultural and fish products inspectors	2	5
22300	Civil engineering technologists and technicians	2	5
22301	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians	2	5
22302	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians	2	5
22303	Construction estimators	2	5
22310	Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians	2	5
22311	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)	2	5
22313	Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors	2	5
22212	Drafting technologists and technicians	2	5
72600	Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors	2	5
22220	Computer network technicians	2	5
22221	User support technicians	2	5

3 - Health occupations

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
30010	Managers in health care	0	7
31120	Pharmacists	1	7
31121	Dietitians and nutritionists	1	7
31112	Audiologists and speech-language pathologists	1	7
31202 32109	Physiotherapists	1/2	7
31203	Occupational therapists	1	7
32120	Medical laboratory technologists	2	7
31303 32120 33101	Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants	1/2/3	5
32104	Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians	2	5
32103	Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists	2	7
32121	Medical radiation technologists	2	5
32124 32129 33103	Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)	2/3	5
32111	Dental hygienists and dental therapists	2	7
32201	Massage therapists	2	5

4 - Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
40030	Managers in social, community and correctional services	0	5
41101	Lawyers and Quebec notaries	1	7
31200 41301	Psychologists	1	7
41300	Social workers	1	7
31303 41301 41321	Family, marriage and other related counsellors	1	5
41400	Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1	5
11202 41402	Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants	1	5
41403	Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1	5
21110 41310 41404	Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1	5
41405	Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1	5
41406	Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers	1	5
41407	Program officers unique to government	1	5
42200	Paralegal and related occupations	2	5
42201	Social and community service workers	2	5
42202	Early childhood educators and assistants	2	7
42203	Instructors of persons with disabilities	2	5

5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
50012	Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors	0	5
51120	Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations	1	5
52113	Audio and video recording technicians	2	5
52120	Graphic designers and illustrators	2	5
52121	Interior designers and interior decorators	2	5
53123 62010 64100	Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers	2/3/4	5
54100	Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness	4	5

6 - Sales and service occupations

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
60010	Corporate sales managers	0	5
60020	Retail and wholesale trade managers	0	5
60040	Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c.	0	5
62100 70012 75101	Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade	0/2/5	5
62101	Retail and wholesale buyers	2	5
63101	Real estate agents and salespersons	3	5
63102	Financial sales representatives	3	5
62020	Food service supervisors	2	5
63200	Cooks	3	5
63202	Bakers	3	5

7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

Code (NOC 2021)	Occupation Title (NOC 2016)	TEER (NOC 2021)	Minimum CLB
70010	Construction managers	0	5
70011	Home building and renovation managers	0	5
70012	Facility operation and maintenance managers	0	5
70020	Managers in transportation	0	5
72100	Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors	2	5
72101	Tool and die makers	2	5
72102	Sheet metal workers	2	5
72106	Welders and related machine operators	2	5
72200	Electricians (except industrial and power system)	2	6
72201	Industrial electricians	2	6
72203	Electrical power line and cable workers	2	5
72204	Telecommunications line and cable workers	2	5
72205	Telecommunications installation and repair workers	2	5
72300	Plumbers	2	5
72310	Carpenters	2	5
73100	Concrete finishers	3	5
73102	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers	3	5
73112	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)	3	5
73113	Floor covering installers	3	5
72400	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics	2	5
72401	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics	2	5
72402	Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics	2	6
72404	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors	2	5
72405	Machine fitters	2	5
72410	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers	2	5
72411	Motor vehicle body repairers	2	5
73310	Railway and yard locomotive engineers	3	5
73311	Railway conductors and brakemen/women	3	5
72500 75110	Crane operators	2/5	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

* Regulated Occupation
** Compulsory Trade

Rural In-Demand Occupations

In addition to the occupations listed above, the following occupations are considered in-demand for applicants with the MPNP streams listed as long as the employment is based outside of the Manitoba Capital Region.

NOC	Occupation Title	TEER Category	Minimum CLB	Eligible MPNP Stream(s)
33102	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates	3	7	International Education Stream
94141	Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers	4	7	International Education Stream

Step 2: Be eligible for the MPNP

Potential candidates must also be eligible for the MPNP. 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 in Canada.

Step 3: Submit an EOI

Eligible candidates can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and enter the candidate pool, at which point they will be assigned a points score out of 1,000. Top-ranking candidates are issued Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in periodic draws from the pool, and may then submit a full application. The EOI submission is an electronic process, which involves answering some questions online and uploading supporting documents.

An EOI is valid for one year after submission – if you haven’t received a LAA after one year, your EOI will expire and you will need to submit a new one to remain in the candidate pool.

The EOI can be updated at any time, even after submission. This means that if you become eligible for a higher points score, you don’t have to wait until your EOI expires to update your situation. For example, if you take another language test or complete more work experience after you submit your EOI, you can update your profile and improve your points score.

An EOI is not an application for immigration; rather, it allows the government of Manitoba to determine candidates’ eligibility in various immigration categories. There is no limit to the number of candidates who can submit an EOI, and there is no deadline – the system is always open to receive EOIs. (Having said that, the province does reserve the right to limit EOIs from candidates in certain occupations, if there is a significant overload.)

After submitting an EOI, candidates receive a score out of 1,000 based on work experience, education, language ability, adaptability, and other factors. ‘Adaptability’ assesses a candidate’s connection to the province – for example, through relatives, work experience, or education – as such a connection may mean a candidate is likely to be able to settle successfully and long-term in the province.

EOI pool factor 1: Language

First official language
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.

Step 4: Receive a LAA

Manitoba periodically conducts draws to invite top-ranking candidates to submit a full application to the MPNP: these candidates receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA). Draws are conducted roughly every month, although historically there has been no regular schedule or advance notice for draws.

Once you receive a LAA, you have 60 days to complete and submit an application to the MPNP. It is strongly recommended that candidates start preparing documents when they enter the pool, as it can take some time to gather the required documents in the right format.

Step 5: Apply for Canadian permanent resident status

If your application to the MPNP is successful, you can then apply directly to the Canadian government for permanent residence.

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Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway

The Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway provides faster nomination pathways for international students graduating from a Master’s or Doctoral (PhD) study program who then complete an internship contributing to industry innovation in Manitoba.

International graduates of study programs outside Manitoba will not be eligible under this stream. However, if you studied elsewhere in Canada and are now working in Manitoba, or have a job offer from a Manitoba employer, there may still be options for you to apply under other streams, including the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream.

Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway eligibility criteria

	Minimum requirement
Education	Completed a master or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past 3 years
Language ability	Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7
Internship in Manitoba	Completed a Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate internship with an eligible industry and research enterprise in Manitoba
Employment in Manitoba	You are not required to have a job offer at the time of application
Adaptability	Must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application and must show the intent to continue to reside in Manitoba after nomination, including the submission of a Career Employment Plan demonstrating opportunities for a successful career track in Manitoba.
Settlement funds	Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period; OR Must be employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.

If you meet the criteria outlined directly above, please see steps 2 through 5 above under ‘Career Employment Pathway’, as these steps will also be in place for the Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway.

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Manitoba International Student Entrepreneur Pilot

The Manitoba International Student Entrepreneur Pilot provides international students who have graduated in Manitoba the opportunity to pursue entrepreneurship rather than employment. Once the applicant meets the conditions of their Business Performance Agreement, they are nominated for permanent residence.

Attending an information session is required before an applicant may submit any forms under this pilot. Interested candidates should email [email protected] to register for an information session.

Manitoba International Student Entrepreneur Pilot eligibility criteria

	Minimum requirement
Business Experience	A business plan is required. You must operate the business as a senior manager on a daily basis from the place of business in Manitoba for at least 6 months prior to nomination while on a valid temporary work permit, consistent with the requirements of your Business Performance Agreement (BPA). Business equity ownership of at least 51%.
Education	Complete a full-time post-secondary program in Manitoba that is at least 2 years in duration. (distance learning or compressed academic programs are not eligible) Studies and/or work/business experience outside of Canada will be considered as beneficial but not are not an eligibility requirement.
Language ability	Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 (For this pathway only, IELTS – Academic is accepted in addition to other language proficiency tests)
Age	21-35
Adaptability	You must: - Have a valid open work permit or post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the time of application; - Have continuously resided in MB since graduation; and - Show intent to continue to reside in MB after nomination.
Settlement funds	A deposit is not required. Minimum net worth is not an eligibility criterion; however, net worth/ source of funds will be considered for the purpose of evaluating the potential for you to successfully execute on your business plan Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period. Your personal net worth will be verified by a third-party supplier approved by the MPNP. A verification report, along with the application, must be submitted to the MPNP within 120 days of receiving your LAA.
Business Performance Agreement	After an application is approved, a Business Performance Agreement (BPA) must be signed prior to the MPNP issuing you a letter of support for applying for a work permit.

Applicants must also be eligible for the MPNP. 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 in Canada.

Further eligibility criteria may emerge as the pathway develops and once it is launched.

PNP live tracker

As further changes to the MPNP are expected, the above information, including eligibility criteria, may change as Manitoba continues to develop its skilled worker immigration categories. To get the latest updates, follow these and other changes with Moving2Canada’s PNP Canada live tracker.

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The province of Manitoba is introducing three distinct new Canadian immigration pathways for students and graduates under the Manitoba International Education Stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and skilled employment.