Manitoba International Education Stream – Career Employment Pathway (MCE)
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SUMMARY
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Education in Manitoba
2- Language Ability
You must have an approved test results taken within two (2) years and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
3- Employment in Manitoba
You must have a full-time job offer from an eligible Manitoba employer, with a minimum 1-year contract on Manitoba In-Demand Occupations list (➨immilib.com/MB-OID). Your job must be consistent with your completed program of studies in Manitoba. You must be working full-time in Manitoba at the time your application is assessed.
4- Settlement Funds
You must show that you have enough money for you and your family to settle in Canada based on 50% of Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (➨Appendix 2), unless you are employed in a full-time, long-term position in Manitoba.
5- Residence in Manitoba
You must be residing in Manitoba at the time of application.
You 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.
6- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Manitoba International Student Stream – Career Employment Pathway if:
- You are an international student who graduated in another province of Canada;
- You have current application in process through another immigration program;
- You have been refused by the MPNP within the last six (6) months;
- You are a temporary foreign workers currently working and residing in a province other than Manitoba;
- You are registered in the federal Live-in Caregiver Program;
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
Candidates working in an in-demand occupation will be prioritized during Expression of Interest draws. Many occupations on the in-demand list (➨immilib.com/MB-OID) are limited to specific skilled streams of the MPNP and candidates must meet the specific criteria and requirements for one of the specific pathways listed under each stream.
The Manitoba International Education Stream – Career Employment Pathway selection factors may be summarized as follows (➨immilib.com/MCE-Grid):
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points | ||||
| Factor1: Language Ability | 125 | ||||
| Factor 2: Age | 75 | ||||
| Factor 3: Work Experience | 175 | ||||
| Factor 4: Education | 125 | ||||
| Factor 5: Adaptability | 500 | ||||
| Factor 6: Risk Management | -200 | ||||
| Maximum Points Total | 1000 | ||||
| Pass Mark | Varies * | ||||
| * For latest draws go to (➨immilib.com/MCE-Draws) | |||||
Factor 1: Language Ability
| First official language (English or French) | ||||
| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| CLB 7 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| CLB 6 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| CLB 5 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| CLB 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Second official language (English or French) | |
| At least CLB 5 in all of the 4 abilities | 25 |
| CLB 4 or less in any of the 4 abilities | 0 |
To prove you language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 2: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you enter in your EOI profile.
| Age | Points |
| 18 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21-45 | 75 |
| 46 | 40 |
| 47 | 30 |
| 48 | 20 |
| 49 | 10 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
You can get points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week) within the last five (5) years.
| Experience | Points |
| 4 or more years | 75 |
| 3 years | 60 |
| 2 years | 50 |
| 1 year | 40 |
| Less than 1 year | 0 |
| Fully Recognized by Provincial Licensing Body | Points |
| yes | 100 |
| No | 0 |
Factor 4: Education
| Level of Education | Points |
| Master's degree or Doctoral (PhD) level | 125 |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials, of at least two years each | 115 |
| Three-year post-secondary credential | 110 |
| Two-year post-secondary credential | 100 |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 70 |
| Trade certificate | 70 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
Factor 5: Adaptability
| Connection to Manitoba | Points |
| Close relative in Manitoba – Yours or your spouse/common-law partner’s relatives (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or first cousin) who are 18 years or older, living in Canada as permanent resident or citizen) | 200 |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least 6 months) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program of 2 years or more in Manitoba | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program of at least 1 academic year in Manitoba | 50 |
| Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 50 |
| Ongoing employment in Manitoba for 6 months or more with long-term job offer from the same employer | 500 |
| Invitation to Apply under a strategic initiative | 500 |
| No Connection to Manitoba | Not Eligible |
| Regional Development | Points |
| Immigration destination in Manitoba outside of Winnipeg | 50 |
| Immigration destination in Manitoba in Winnipeg | 0 |
Factor 6: Risk Assessment
| Risk Factor | Points |
| Work Experience in another province | -100 |
| Studies in another province | -100 |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in Manitoba
If you don’t have this, the first step would be to obtain an acceptance letter from a designated institution in Manitoba, apply and receive a study permit (➨Page) and complete your studies.
Step 2: Apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
After completion of studies in Manitoba, you need to apply for and obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) (➨Page).
Step 3: Get a Job Offer
If you don’t already have a qualified job offer with the criteria explained in “Minimum Requirements”, you need to find an employer and secure a job for yourself.
Step 4: Submit an Online MPNP Expression of Interest
If you meet the minimum criteria, you can register and submit an Expression of Interest to MPNP. You must create a Government of Manitoba account at (➨immilib.com/MCE-Apply) and sign in to create an Expression of Interest. Within your online account you must choose “PNP for Skilled Workers” and follow the instructions to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI).
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Recent Draws – MPNP International Education Stream (all 3 pathways) |
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| Draw # | Date of Draw | No. of LAA |
| 233 | Nov 22, 2024 | 165 |
| 232 | Nov 08, 2024 | 188 |
| 231 | Oct 24, 2024 | 156 |
| 230 | Oct 10, 2024 | 114 |
| 229 | Sep 27, 2024 | 269 |
| 227 | Aug 30, 2024 | 126 |
| 226 | Aug 15, 2024 | 252 |
| 224 | Jul 18, 2024 | 109 |
| 223 | Jul 4, 2024 | 85 |
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Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at:immilib.com/MCE-Draws |
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Step 5: Submit Application to MPNP
| MPNP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/MCE-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/MCE-Guide | |
| MPNP Application Fee: | |
| $500 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/MB-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| immilib.com/MCE-Doc | |
| Contact: | |
| 204-945-2806 | |
| immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca | |
Non-Express Entry Applicants: If you are approved and nominated, you should apply to IRCC for Permanent Residence. The nomination certificate will be valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance and is considered valid if you submit a complete application for PR before the expiry date on the nomination certificate.
Express Entry Applicants: If you had an Express Entry profile when submitted your EOI, upon approval you will receive a nomination certificate through the Express Entry portal. The MPNP will also send you a nomination certificate that you should retain for your records.
You must accept the nomination within thirty (30) days after it is issued through the Express Entry portal in order to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
When you accept a nomination, you are awarded 600 additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) (➨Page). This will help you quickly get invited to apply for permanent residence through your Express Entry profile.
Step 6: Apply for Permanent Residence
Non-Express Entry Applicants: If you are nominated by the Province of Manitoba, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Express Entry Applicants: If you have an Express Entry profile, you should apply for permanent residence (➨Page) through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply.
Your Express Entry invitation to apply is valid for sixty (60) days only.
Apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (if applicable)
Step 7: Landing in Canada
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
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