Manitoba starts accepting applications for PNP

Starting from 30 April 2015, Manitoba, a province in Canada has commenced accepting applications for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. It is a program outlined to attract skilled professionals and their dependents to settle successfully in the province on permanent basis.

The Manitoba Employment part of the category enables specific applicants who are working in Manitoba at present to file an application. Manitoba employment can receive applications all through the year. If you were being nominated for Canada immigration under the PNP program, then your application will be fast-tracked.

Manitoba’s new Expression of Interest approach

Manitoba also introduced a new “'Expression of Interest” strategy to expedite processing for people holding skills that are required in Manitoba’s labor market. Skilled professionals who are interested in applying to the MPNP must create an expression of interest as their first step to immigrate to Manitoba. Individuals who satisfy the criteria of any of the existing MPNP’s program categories will be accepted in a pool, where prospective candidates will be ranked on the basis of points system. Points will be awarded for language skills, work experience, age, educational qualifications and nature of adaptability. Applicants must acquire minimum 60 points to apply under the system, and the highest ranking candidates will be invited to file an MPNP application during regular draws from the pool.

How points will be allotted?

Under MPNP point system, applicants who are in between 21 to 41 years can gain maximum points for age. And, points will be awarded to candidates whose language skills are at par with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or above. These aspects may benefit applicants who are not eligible for other Provincial Nominee Programs or economic programs.

What are the requirements?

Points will be given for adaptability, for instance 20 points will be given for having a close relative in Manitoba or 10 for having a friend or a distant family member in Manitoba. A Manitoba supporter must be the close relative of the applicant and should:

•    Furnish documents stating they reside and established in Manitoba and have been residing in the         province for a continuous period of one year

•    Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

•    Prove that you hold strong relationships with the applicant and Manitoba

     In order to prove that you are a close relative to the applicant, you should hold any of the                    following relationships with the applicant:

•    Niece or nephew

•    First cousin

•    Aunt or uncle

•    Sister or brother

•    Grandmother or grandfather

•    Mother or father

If you would like to know more details about the Manitoba’s program and expression of interest, get in touch with Opulentus immigration team. Our visa counselors knew about latest happenings and will update you with the information that is required for you. We make you understand the application procedure and help you to file the application as per the latest immigration norms and procedures. We will walk an extra mile and help you get the visa on time. So, contact us for the best assistance.