Immigration to Manitoba

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba program is one of the provincial immigration streams designed for skilled workers or specialists. To work in Manitoba, Canada, you need to meet the requirements of this program and follow the steps outlined in this text.

If you want to know whether you meet the necessary conditions for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program, stick with us.

A quick look at the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program

Main requirement

A long-term job offer from an employer in Manitoba and residing in Manitoba

Having the necessary points in the expression of interest point system for Manitoba

Processing time

About 6 months of review by the province of Manitoba

About 15 to 19 months of review by the federal immigration office

Program cost

$500 CAD for provincial application processing

$1,365 CAD for each person and $230 CAD for each child for federal immigration processing

Program steps

Creating an account on the Manitoba province website and submitting an expression of interest application

Selection by the province from individuals with the highest points

Submitting an application to the federal immigration office

Conditions of the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program

To work in Manitoba, Canada under the skilled worker program, you must meet the following conditions:

If you are a foreign worker with a temporary work visa currently working in Manitoba

You must have adequate proficiency in English or French to perform your job duties. If the job offer is in one of the TEER 4 or 5-level occupations in Canada’s NOC, you need to demonstrate a language proficiency of CLB 4. To convert various language test scores to CLB, each skill score should be checked.

If you are living in Manitoba as a graduate from a university in Canada

Condition	Details
Job offer	Long-term job offer for full-time work from your current employer in Manitoba. The employer must be actively operating as a viable business in Manitoba and they must convince Manitoba that they can provide full-time work and long-term employment in the province.
Work Experience	You must have worked full-time for the same employer in the job you've received a job offer for continuously for 6 months. Self-employed work experience is not accepted.
Settlement Plan	Show your settlement plan and your ability to live; work; and establish your family in Manitoba as permanent residents.
License	If the job requires a license you must have that license.
Language Proficiency	You need to have a sufficient command of English or French to perform your job duties. If the job offer is in one of the C or D level occupations in Canada's NOC you must demonstrate language proficiency at CLB level 4. To convert scores from different language tests to CLB you need to review the scores for each skill.
Financial Capacity	Show that you have enough financial resources to support yourself and your dependent family members. Generally you need to show $10000 for yourself plus $2000 for each dependent mentioned in your application. If the person has a job offer they still need to prove this financial capacity.
Connection to Manitoba	Your connection through employment to Manitoba must be stronger than your ties to other provinces.
Relevant Score in the Draw	Manitoba scores applications based on various factors. Then in each draw it conducts it selects individuals. To be chosen you must have at least the minimum score required for that draw.

Required Documents for the Manitoba Skilled Worker Program

To obtain permanent residency through Manitoba’s skilled worker immigration, you must provide the following documents.

Language Certificate: Only one of the following certificates is accepted for this program.

English

CELPIP General test (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program). Note that the CELPIP General-LS test is not accepted.

IELTS General (International English Language Testing System)

French

TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français)

TCF Canada (Test de connaissance du français)

Educational documents: The main degree, transcripts, and educational credential assessment (if the degree was obtained outside of Canada and you have an Express Entry profile). You must provide documents for each educational level.

Settlement Plan: In this, the applicant explains in a letter why they chose Manitoba and what their plans are for working, living, and advancing in this province.

Financial ability: Main applicants must provide a bank balance of $10,000. Additionally, $2,000 is added for a spouse and for each child. A bank statement covering three months’ activity must also be provided. If applicable, documents for real estate, gold and jewelry, vehicles, etc., should be submitted.

Work experience letter.

Job offer letter: This should contain detailed information regarding the duties, salary, job title, and other job specifications, as well as company information.

Police clearance certificate: This certificate must be obtained for all family members over 18 years old for the past 10 years from any country where they have resided for more than 6 months (excluding Canada).

Passport, visas, and temporary residence permits for living in countries other than the country of citizenship, birth certificate, marriage certificate, national ID card, and recent photo.

Steps for the Manitoba Skilled Worker Program:

To immigrate to Manitoba through the Skilled Worker Program, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest to Manitoba.

First, you need to create an account on the Manitoba government website. Then, complete the form for expressing interest in the province of Manitoba. In this form, you will enter information related to your education, work experience, language skills, etc. Based on this information, your application will be scored. The maximum score is 1,000.

Step 2: Selection by the province.

The information of all applicants is stored in Manitoba’s database. Manitoba holds draws at specific intervals and announces the minimum score for that round. All individuals who score above this threshold receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA).

After receiving the LAA, applicants only have 60 days to submit a complete and accurate application to the province of Manitoba. Within these 60 days, you need to upload all necessary documents and input your information accurately. Then, you need to pay the Manitoba Skilled Worker Program fee, which is CAD 500, and submit your application.

Manitoba reviews the file in about 6 months. If the information and documents are approved, a provincial nomination will be issued.

Step Three: Sending the Application to the Federal Immigration Office

In the third step, after obtaining the provincial nomination from Manitoba, you need to send your application to the Federal Immigration Office.

Once you receive the provincial nomination, you have 6 months to send your application to the Federal Immigration Office. You can apply in two ways:

You can submit your application online by creating a profile in the online permanent residence portal. In this profile, you must upload scans of all your documents, pay the fee, and complete the forms digitally in the same profile.

Alternatively, you can prepare your documents on paper, pay the fee, and send them by mail. Then, the Federal Immigration Office will review your documents and information for about 15 to 19 months. During this review, your security and criminal history will also be checked. If approved, they will send you the permanent residence confirmation.

Cost of the Permanent Residence Application through the Manitoba Provincial Program

Cost Item	Applicant	Applicant's Spouse	Each Child
Application Processing Fee	CAD 950	CAD 950	CAD 260
Permanent Residence Issuance Fee	CAD 575	CAD 575
Fingerprinting Fee	CAD 85	If the applicant has a spouse and children it’s CAD 170 for the entire family (applicant; spouse and children).

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Skilled Worker process take in Manitoba?

It takes about 6 months for Manitoba to issue you a provincial nomination. Then, it takes approximately 15 to 19 months for the federal immigration office to review your file. However, if you created your file through Express Entry, it only takes about 6 to 9 months for the federal immigration office to process it.

What is the minimum score required for Skilled Workers in Manitoba?

It’s hard to say exactly what score is required for this program, since the Manitoba immigration office changes the scores each round. But by looking at the scores from the latest rounds of the lottery for this program, you can see if your score is a good fit for it or not.

How much work experience is necessary for Skilled Workers in Manitoba?

You need to have worked for at least 6 months for the same employer from whom you received the job offer in Manitoba.

Is a language certificate required for the Skilled Worker program in Manitoba?

You should have a sufficient command of English or French to perform your job duties. If the job offer is in one of the TEER 4 or 5 levels in Canada’s NOC, you need to demonstrate a language level of CLB 4. To convert scores from various language tests to CLB, you’ll need to check the scores for each skill.

Can one apply for the Skilled Worker program in Manitoba without a job offer?

No. For the skilled worker program in Manitoba, you must have a long-term job offer for full-time work in Manitoba.

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