Priority assessment streams are for applicants who can demonstrate the strongest potential to settle successfully and permanently in Manitoba. The criteria for each stream is outlined below.

Employer Direct
• an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba pre-approved by the MPNP
If your job offer has not been pre-approved by the MPNP you must:
• have an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba
• have a work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• be currently working for the Manitoba employer that has offered you the job and been working there for at least six months

International Student
• an offer of a long-term, full-time job in Manitoba
• a post-graduate open work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada after you completed a post-secondary educational program of at least eight months in Manitoba
• currently working for the Manitoba employer that offered you the job and been working there for at least six months

Family Support
• a close relative in Manitoba who has signed a Manitoba Affidavit of Support (MAS)

Strategic Initiative
Strategic Initiatives are undertaken at the discretion of the PNP in accordance with program needs and available resources. You are eligible to apply if you:
• participated in an exploratory visit to Manitoba, confirmed by the MPNP, and had an interview with a MPNP officer, or
• were interviewed by a MPNP officer and received a letter of invitation to apply as part of a MPNP targeted overseas promotional initiative

General stream
You must have at least one of the following:
• a close relative in Manitoba who has signed an Affidavit of Support (MAS)
• two friends or distant relatives in Manitoba who have each signed an Affidavit of Support
• completed education in Manitoba
• previous work experience in Manitoba (six months minimum)

You are eligible to apply under the PNP Family Support priority assessment stream if you can demonstrate:

• that you have a close relative who is an established resident of Manitoba and who is willing and able to support your settlement in the province.
• that you meet our minimum requirements for age, education, work experience and language ability

Family Support stream minimum requirements

• Age: You are between the ages of 21 and 49.
• Education/training: You have completed post-secondary education of at least one academic year and received a diploma or certificate.
• Work experience: You have at least two years of full-time work experience within the past five years.
• Language: You have enough English or French to get a job in Manitoba in your intended occupation soon after you arrive. For an objective assessment of your English skills take an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) and submit your score with your application.
• Adaptability: You can demonstrate your intention and ability to establish successfully in Manitoba based on your:
• connection to Manitoba, including settlement supports from family
• employability, based on your training and work experience related to your intended occupation, including any license or certification required in your country of residence
• settlement funds
• Applicants should have at least C$10,000 plus C$2,000 for each accompanying dependant. (If you don't have enough money you may apply with the support of your close relative, as explained below.)

Who is a close relative and what must they do for you to apply under the Family Support stream?

• A close relative is defined as a mother/father, son/daughter, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent or first cousin.
• You must include with your PNP application documents showing how you are related to your close relative.
• Your close relative must supply documents showing that he or she is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and has lived in Manitoba for at least one year.
• Close relative must complete a Manitoba Affidavit of Support (MAS) form.

• This form must be witnessed and signed by a Manitoba notary public or commissioner for oaths. (NOTE: It is illegal in Manitoba for a commissioner for oaths to charge money to witness this document. A notary public may charge a fee.)
• If your close relative has supported the applications of other relatives for immigration to Canada she/he must give this information to the PNP and must include the current address and employment status of the previously supported or sponsored person(s).

• You must designate your close relative as your representative who is authorized to communicate with the PNP if personal information needed during the application process.
• If you cannot demonstrate that you have sufficient settlement funds (explained in the PNP application kit) your close relative must complete the Declaration of Financial Support By Close Relative section of the Affidavit of Support (MAS) form.

• Minimum personal net worth of CDN$350,000.
• Minimum amount of equity investment in Manitoba of CDN$150,000.
• Demonstrated business ownership experience or a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior management role of a successful company. In a partnership situation, the applicant must have a minimum of 33 1/3 shares and play an active management role in the business.
• Conducted an exploratory visit to Manitoba to investigate business opportunities and Manitoba's quality of life for a minimum of 7 days. Please download and view the Guide to Making an Exploratory Visit to Manitoba (89 KB).
• Following approval of your application you will be required to make a $75,000 cash deposit to the Government of Manitoba, guaranteeing the establishment or purchase of a business in Manitoba. The cash deposit will be refunded to you when the investment is made, and the intended business is undertaken as outlined in your application.

If you meet the above criteria, an exploratory visit to Manitoba (for a minimum of 7 days) is mandatory and is the first step in the MPNP-B application process.

If you are accepted for nomination by the Government of Manitoba, you will be provided with a Certificate of Nomination and instructions on how to submit the appropriate documents and federal processing fees to a Canadian Immigration visa office that services your area.

Cash Deposits

A main requirement of the MPNP-B is that the immigrant must invest in a business in Manitoba and undertake an active role in management of the business.  To further emphasize this point, a Cash deposit of $75,000.00 CAD is required by all approved applicants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program of Business Immigrants (MPNP-B).

Particulars

When an applicant has been approved under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business Immigrants (MPNP-B), a letter of approval is sent to the applicant (and consultant or lawyer if applicable). The letter contains a cash deposit agreement (contract) outlining the requirements of the MPNP-B and is to be signed and dated by the applicant. Federal documents to be completed for the applicable embassy and the instructions for the applicant to wire their cash deposit in the amount of $75,000.00 CAD for the MPNP-B.

This cash deposit is refundable upon completion of the requirements of the Cash Deposit Agreement (contract) with MPNP-B. The funds will be held by Manitoba Industry, Economic Development and Mines (MPNP-B) for a period of two years from the date of landing, usually giving the immigrant adequate time to establish a business. Extensions will be considered on a case by case basis.

No interest will be paid on the deposit. Interest earned on deposits is used to fund program resources, including the establishment of a Business Settlement office.