Manitoba Nominee Program

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) was the first PNP in Canada. In 1998, it became a permanent immigration system. The program was established to assist in the development of the region's economic system through immigration, depending on the region's socioeconomic and labor market demands. The MPNP received 418 legal immigrants in its inaugural year. The region now nominates about 4,000 new immigrants every year under the program. Manitoba has had a great deal of success with the MPNP. Manitoba's GDP would be up to 30% lower if it did not exist. Manitoba is also well-liked by immigrants. Having a friend or relative in Manitoba can assist you in obtaining permanent residency through the MPNP.

Furthermore, almost 90% of provincial nominees get hired during their first year. The region has a high retention rate, with over 90% choosing to remain in the province. Base and enhanced immigration streams are two types of immigration streams in the province. The stream is aligned with the Express Entry system when it is marked as enhanced. The federal government utilizes this platform to handle permanent residency applications for the nation's three primary economic status immigration programs. The Comprehensive Ranking System is used by the Express Entry system to assign a point score to a candidate (CRS). Candidates with the best scores are invited to apply for permanent residency. If you receive an upgraded nomination from a provincial program, you will receive an additional 600 CRS points, thereby ensuring that you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. They are nominated through their Express Entry profile as well. Streams that are not aligned with the Express Entry systems are known as base streams. Candidates who get a provincial nomination must apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada directly (IRCC).

Summary

Work permits valid for at least 6 months before applying for Permanent Residency.
Can purchase an established business or start one from scratch.
An exploration trip is required.
An interview is required.

Baseline Criteria for Eligibility

CLB 5 is required in the IELTS exam.
Net worth of all assets between husband and wife must be at least CAD$500,000.
CAD$250,000 minimum investment (*$150,000 for smaller remote areas).
Owning at least 33% of a new or existing firm in Canada.
In the business venture, at least one Canadian must be hired.
Run and control the company in Canada. A minimum of 80% presence in Canada is required.
A third-party audit business will verify all assets in the native country.

Pros

The nomination will not take long after the applicant starts running a business
There are no age limits
There are no academic qualifications required.

Cons

The region has very low temperatures
There is a compulsory exploratory trip
It is not easy to sell the venture to move out of the region after one acquire permanent residency