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Many CUAT holders came with parents to help with childcare. Many of these newcomers do not speak English, no employable although MPNP does not have any options for people who do not meet
skills, and over 50 yo. Question: What is the best path to apply for PR? immigration criteria, those people may be eligible to stay in Canada by
applying for a work permit extension, for a super visa, or other
programs if they meet certain criteria.
How does shift work impact the PR process. They have a job offer that confirms their full-time status; however, their schedule At least 30 hours/week is a minumun requirement. However, MPNP may
is: 2, 12 hour shifts week 1, 5 days off and work 5 12 hour shifts week 2. take into consideration the average weekly hours. Shiftwork may be
eligible for applying under SWM or Special measures.

How does the provincial Temporary Assistance Program impact the PR process? No impact
Confirm the best process to apply for nomination when hired as Part-Timer, making significantly above minimum wage. Is it an Average hours may be accepted by MPNP as long as the applicant works
AVERAGE of 30 hours per week over 6 month period or a hard 30 hours per week. 30 hours/week, and the employer can confirm that. Every case is
different and will be considered case-by-case.
What is the best process to apply for PR - Processional newcomers i.e.: Doctors, Surgeons, living with family members, actively
taking English lessons and volunteering as they can’t work in their field of study until their English is at CLB 5-7
CUAT holder worked full-time and their contract ended 1 week before their 6 months with no option to renew due to budget An applicant must work at least 6 consecutive months for the same
dollars. (I was told they can apply as long as they show a sense of community and $10K in the bank, and high level of English). employer. Is an applicant lost their job one week before the six-month
How do they show this "sense of community"? period, they may still be eligible as long as UCC MPC provides a letter of
support.
MPNP program accepts a minimum of CLB4 – please confirm as some SWM jobs may require higher level of English. CLB 4

CUAT holder works at Shared Health in a Full-Timg position; however, due to budget and reorg in the department the individual The applicant may be eligible to apply for SWM, however, MPNP officer
is now assigned under WRHA – does this impact their opportunity to apply for a nomination? may need additional information about this case.

Can a CUAT newcomer open a business and employ other Ukrainians? What is the best path to apply for a nomination? Business Investor stream https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-
manitoba/bis/

Should a CUAT newcomers turn-down a position making well above minimum wage and take a FT job making minimum for the answered above
purpose to qualify for the MPNP nomination?

Please clarify if TEER 0,1,2,3 jobs do not require the Language assessment. Applicants who received SWM nominations and work in TEER 0-3
The nomination says an IELTS test should be attached to the PR application. However, we received the nomination occupations do not require a language test.
with the language test. Please clarify what document should we attach to the PR application instread of the language
test.
Can our monthy work income entirely replace the requirement to accumulate the funds in our bank accounts? If yes, no threshold is required for SWM; however, the applicant must realize
what the thereshhold of a family? the PNP is an economic program which anticipates the applicant's
financial admissibility. IRCC officer may re-assess the applicant's
settlement funds and income to ensure financial sustainability.
I score 60 points for SWO. However, I cannot prove my previous work experience from Ukraine. I have good As long as you can get 60 points, you may be eligible to apply for the
education, language, age, and a connection to Mantioba via previous work. That gives me more than 60 points. Is it Special immigration measures for Ukrainians program.
mandatory to prove previous experience if I score 60 points?
What are the eligibility criteria for employers in Manitoba? No specific criteria, however, the employer must be financially
How can we check if my employer qualifies for my MPNP nomination (e.g. year of business, office in Manitoba, sustainable and offer long-term employment to an applicant. MPNP may
registration in Mantioba, level of income etc.)? re-assess the employer in 6-12 months to ensure the company is in good
My employer is a federal corporation registered in BC, but they told me that they have a registration (extra-provincial) standing. Nonetheless, the applicant must inform MPNP about changes
in Manitoba. However, they don't have a physical office in Mantioba. If work for them virtually. in their employment situation. The MPNP has the right to withdraw your
nomination at any time prior to IRCC granting you permanent residence
if the MPNP is not satisfied that you continue to meet the original
requirements under which you were nominated.
We live in Winnipeg from January 2023 and work remotely (from home) for Canadian companies - my husband for the The employer must be registered in Manitoba (the company should have
one with the office in Regina, me for the one with the office in Montreal. We never lived in any other province before, a certifcate of registration in Manitoba). If an applicant works remotely
we have friends here, but they can't be our connection with the province as they are sponsoring their family members for a company that does not have a physical presence in Manitoba,
at the moment with the immigration to Canada. We both have our Winnipeg home address stated in the contracts as MPNP may refuse the application. Applicant's home cannot be the
our home offices. Our kids go to the schools in Winnipeg. Do we have any chance to apply for provincial program in employer's office.
Manitoba? Thank you.
Is there any special stream for truck-drivers? NA
Is it possible to apply to any of the Manitoba Provincial programs while working for a company in a different province All candidates indicating that they plan to settle in Manitoba must, at the
remotely? time of application, demonstrate that they have a convincing connection
I know you can apply to SWO pathway if you have support from relatives or friends in Manitoba (without working for a to Manitoba through friends and comunity, indicating a strong likelihood
local employer), but is is possible to apply to this program (or any other) for a person who works in a different province that they will make a long-term economic contribution to Manitoba.
remotely and at the same time lives in Manitoba and has friends support in Manitoba?
If I would open a private business in Manitoba and I will work in customer service at this corporation. The company will
generate not less than 10000-20000cad month income. Working in this business is enough for MPNP?
Is travel passport enough to apply for the MPNP nomination? I lost my national ID document. MPNP will assess the applicant's circumstances case by case
My employer has registred me to the Workshare Benefits program; however, I continue to work for my employer 3 30 hours /week is a requirement
days per week. Will this impact my eligibility?
Чи буде негативно впливати при подачі на ПР, якщо податись на якусь із програм провінціальних допомог, no
виплат на дитину, рент, тощо?
Can I change jobs after I have received my MPNP nomination? For instance, I may find a better job (same TEER) at As long as an applicant keeps MPNP informed and a new job offer does
another company. Do I have to let MPNP know about this change? What's the timeline for such a notification? not downsize income and remains in the same or higher TEER, there is
no restriction to change the employee.
Can I work as an apprentices in Trades and qualify for MPNP? Yes, if there is a full-time job (30 hours/week)
I work full-time as an Nail Esthetician (TEER 3). I don't have a license because my employer has it. Can I still quality If a job requires a license, the applicant should have an individual license
for a TEER 3 exception not to take an English test? or permit
I work at McDonnald's full-time. Can I quality for the SWM stream after 6 months of full time work? Yes
If the company is federal with Manitoba registration, the employee is living and working in the province, but working The company has to have a certificate of registration in Manitoba and an
remote, home is designed as a working site. Employee's taxes also has been paying in Manitoba. The company has address of registration. Employee's home cannot be an employer office
no physical office in Manitoba. Is this employee eligible to get provincial nomination under Manitoba Skilled Worker in Manitoba
and/or Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas programs? Thank you!
My husband does not have a Ukrainian citizenship. We want him to be the principal applicant for the MPNP Only citizens of Ukraine are eligible to apply for MPNP through Special
nomination. Can he qualify either for SWO (special measures) or SWM? Measures for Ukrainians.
My employer was registered in Manitoba only in October 2022. I work full-time for this company. Can I still apply after No restrictions; however, MPNP may require additional assessment of
6 months of work? such an employer.
Can I open my own business in Manitoba and qualify for MPNP Skilled Workers Manitoba or Overseas? Under the MPN business stream
Our child was born in Canada last year. We cannot figure out how to add him to the MPNP application. Canada is not An applicant should not add their children who were born in Canada and
on the list. hold citizenship of Canada to their MPNP application as accompanying
family members. Still, it's mandatory to provide all information about all
family members during the federal phase of the process.
Could you please explain the following concern: if a person works PART-TIME, but every week he/she has 37-40 As long as a candidate is able to work at least 30 hours per week, they
working hours. And the Employer can confirm this. Is such a worker considered eligible to apply for a Manitoba can apply for SWM.
nomination?
Or does the work have to be FULL-TIME (more than 30 hours a week)?
Thank you.
Please explain, if Ukrainians apply for a nomination for "Special Immigration measure - Ukraine" through friends, then Close friends can provide support if they have lived in Manitoba at least
how many years they should know these friends. for one year. Friends have to be permanent residents or citizens in
Thank you. Canada. Friends have to show that they have been successful in settling
in Manitoba. Friends cannot receive financial assistance themselves or
live in someone's home. They have to be ecomomically successful and
live in their own home (rent or own).
MPNP officer will assess the applicant and close friends relationship
through a set of interviews and a settlement plan, which friends who
support the applicant must complete.