The Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas program encompasses three immigration streams that target foreign nationals living outside Canada with skills and experience needed to make lasting contributions to Manitoba’s labour force.
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas (SWO) is a collection of immigration streams of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of Manitoba. Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas encompasses three immigration streams that target foreign nationals who have the skills and experience needed to make lasting contributions to Manitoba’s labour force.
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas includes the following streams:
- Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
- Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
- Manitoba Human Capital Pathway
Applicants who are successful through any of these Manitoba streams will receive an official provincial nomination from Manitoba. This provincial nomination makes applicants eligible to apply for Canadian permanent resident status.
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream
The Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas Stream uses a points-based system to assess candidates, who may be outside of Canada. Applications are accepted from qualified skilled workers who can demonstrate a strong connection to the province through family or friends, past education or employment, or by invitation of the MPNP, and who score a minimum of 60 points according to five eligibility factors. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas Stream.
Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
This pathway is for applicants of active Express Entry profile who are eligible under another MPNP stream and meet express entry requirements. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience in an occupation listed in Manitoba’s In-demand Occupations list and have strong family connection to Manitoba. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Manitoba Express Entry Pathway.
Manitoba Human Capital Pathway
This pathway will be open to foreign skilled workers with experience in Manitoba’s In-demand Occupations, and who demonstrate the ability to potentially establish themselves by building strong labour market connections to those occupations. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for the Manitoba Human Capital Pathway.
MPNP Points Assessment Grid
In order to be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Skilled Workers Overseas Stream, a candidate must score at least 60 points on the MPNP Points Assessment Grid.
Overview of Factors
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | 25 |
| Age | 10 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Education | 25 |
| Adaptability | 25 |
| Minimum Pass Score | 60 |
Factor 1 – Language
| Language Proficiency | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| First Official Language | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 18 |
| CLB 6 | 16 |
| CLB 5 | 14 |
| CLB 4 | 12 |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
Factor 2 – Age
| Age | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 8 |
| 21 to 45 | 10 |
| 46 | 8 |
| 47 | 6 |
| 48 | 4 |
| 49 | 2 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 10 |
Factor 3 – Work
| Years of work experience | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| less than one year | 0 |
| one year | 8 |
| two years | 10 |
| three years | 12 |
| four years or more | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Factor 4 – Education
| Highest level of completed education | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree or Doctorate | 25 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each | 23 |
| One post-secondary program of two years or more | 20 |
| One-year post-secondary program | 14 |
| Trade Certificate | 14 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
Factor 5 – Connection
| Connection to Manitoba | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Close relative in Manitoba | 20 |
| Invitation to Apply received from MPNP as part of recruitment mission or exploratory visit | 20 |
| Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least 6 months) | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of two years or more in Manitoba | 12 |
| Completed post-secondary program of at least one year in Manitoba | 10 |
| Friend or distant relative living in Manitoba | 10 |
| Regional Immigration* | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 25 |
*Regional Immigration points are awarded if a candidate’s connection to Manitoba is for a region outside of the city of Winnipeg. Please note that these points are supplemental only and must be awarded in conjunction with another connection to the province.
