Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
Complete reference to Manitoba's 2026 PNP streams, International Education pathways, and EOI draws.
Manitoba continues to run Expression of Interest (EOI) draws targeting specific occupations in the **Skilled Worker in Manitoba** stream to address local labor market priorities. Make sure to check active draws for occupation-specific cutoff scores.
Primary MPNP Worker Pathways
The MPNP selects candidates under several targeted streams depending on their employment status and connections to the province:
- Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM): For qualified foreign workers or international graduates already working full-time in Manitoba with an active long-term job offer from an eligible local employer.
- Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO): Points-based stream for skilled professionals living outside of Canada who have a strong connection to Manitoba (such as a close family member or past education/work experience).
- International Education Stream (IES): Fast-track pathway for graduates of Manitoba colleges and universities. Includes the Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and Student Entrepreneur Pathway.
General Eligibility & EOI Mechanics
To apply for the MPNP, candidates must submit a profile to the Manitoba Expression of Interest (EOI) pool:
- Free EOI Submission: Creating an EOI profile is free. Points are allocated based on language ability, work experience, age, education, and adaptability connections.
- Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA): Manitoba runs bi-weekly draws to issue LAAs to high-scoring candidates.
- 60-day Submission Window: If you receive an LAA, you have 60 days to submit your complete application and pay the required provincial fee.
MPNP Application Fees
The application fees for Manitoba provincial nominee processing are as follows:
| Stream Category | Application Fee (CAD) | Refund Terms |
|---|---|---|
| All Worker Streams (Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Overseas, Education) | $500 | Strictly non-refundable once the application has been submitted through the MPNP Online Portal. |
| Business Investor Stream | $2,500 |
This guide compiles official Manitoba provincial nominee parameters and streams sourced directly from:
• Immigrate Manitoba - Official MPNP Portal: immigratemanitoba.com
• MPNP Program Guidelines and Fee Structures: immigratemanitoba.com/swm-eligibility