The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business (MPNP-B) is pleased to announce the re-opening of its online Expression of Interest (EOI) submission system as of February 4, 2015 for all the Manitoba PNP For Business potential applicants.

Manitoba Express Entry

Manitoba has been allocated a maximum of 500 additional nominations to directly select applicants for Manitoba from Express Entry.

You can also apply directly to the Express Entry program to immigrate to Manitoba, Canada by submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) according to CIC instructions.

Note: EOI submitted directly to Express Entry are selected by CIC in accordance with current federal selection criteria.

To qualify for the MPNP-B, applicants must:

• Have a minimum verifiable personal net worth of CAD $350,000;
• Have a minimum three years of successful business ownership and management experience or a minimum three years of executive-level experience as senior manager of a business; and
• Score a minimum of 60 points in the Adaptability Assessment Matrix.

The applicant must also be prepared to:

• Attend an interview with a MPNP-B officer;
• Make an Eligible Business Investment in Manitoba; and
• Reside in Manitoba along with his/her dependent family members.

The applicant may have to:

• Conduct an Exploratory Visit to Manitoba. The applicant must provide a visit report and other documents to demonstrate the research conducted during this visit; and
• Provide the results of a language competency test to demonstrate language proficiency.

Note: Meeting the basic eligibility requirements does not guarantee nomination.

Ineligible applications

Applications will not be accepted from individuals who:

• Have an unresolved refugee claim in Canada;
• Are in Canada illegally;
• Are subject to a removal order in Canada;
• Are prohibited from entering Canada;
• Have an application pending with another Provincial Nominee Program in Canada;
• Had a prior MPNP-B application refused within the last 12 months; or
• Had a prior MPNP-B application refused for misrepresentation or false documentation within the last 24 months.

Please Contact Us for more information on this program.

The PEI PNP has just announced that it will begin accepting new files immediately.

The unchanged criteria for the principal applicant is as follows:

• Intends to settle in PEI, and invest in a business in PEI
• Minimum $600,000 CAD net worth (earned by the applicant’s own endeavors)
• Age 21-59
• Minimum 12 years of education
• Minimum 2 years of recent management experience
• IELTS 4.0 or greater (or French equivalent)

Please Contact Us for more information on this program