People from around the world choose to immigrate to the Canadian province of Manitoba. It’s strong economy, beautiful land and friendly people give opportunities for better jobs and richer family life.

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.

The MPNP accepts applications from skilled workers who can make a positive contribution to Manitoba's economy and society as permanent residents. This requires:

• Education and training
• Work experience
• Enough English or French to start a job soon after arrival
• A connection to Manitoba (for example, friends or family or current employment) settlement supports (enough money to maintain yourself and your family while you are becoming established)
• The intention to settle permanently in Manitoba

In order to qualify for this program an applicant must meet one of the following categories:

• General Stream: A skilled worker with a connection to Manitoba may apply to immigrate under the MPNP General stream.
• Family Support: Having a close relative in Manitoba you may apply to the MPNP under the Family Support priority assessment stream.
• International Students: If you have been graduated as a visiting student in Manitoba, apply to the MPNP under the International Student priority assessment stream.
• Employer Direct: Under the Employer Direct stream you may be eligible to apply to immigrate to Manitoba if you are currently working in Manitoba with a temporary work permit.
• Strategic Initiatives: The MPNP may undertake initiatives to recruit particular skilled workers and to help with the immigration of adult dependants of approved provincial nominees.
• Business Immigration: The Provincial Nominee Program for Business expedites immigration for people who want to open a business in Manitoba.