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Manitoba Labour and ImmigrationImmigration, Settlement and Multiculturalism Division

7th Floor, 213 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1N3

Telephone: (Canada 001) 204-945-2806Fax: (Canada 001) 204-948-2256

E-mail: [email protected]: www.immigratemanitoba.com

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programfor Skilled Workers

ImmIgratION tO MaNitoba, CaNadaPrinted in Canada 09-09

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM FOR SKILLED WORKERS APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND FORMS

TABLE OF CONTENTSPROGRAM GUIDELINES PAGE

Introducti on 2 Secti on 1: Am I eligible to apply? 3 Secti on 2: Self assessment – a guide to assessment streams 7

• Employer Direct stream 7• Internati onal Student stream 8• Family Support stream 9• General stream 11

Secti on 3: How to submit your MPNP applicati on 16 Secti on 4: What happens next? 18 Secti on 5: Immigrati on representati ves 21

GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA FORMS1. Document checklists

• Employer Direct (MDOC EMPLOYER)• Internati onal Student (MDOC STUDENT)• Family Support (MDOC FAMILY)• Strategic Initi ati ves (MDOC STRATEGIC)• General (MDOC GENERAL)

2. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Applicati on (MAPP)

3. Manitoba Affi davit of Support (MAS)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FORMS

1. Applicati on for Permanent Residence in Canada (IMM 0008 GENERIC)2. Background/Declarati on (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1)3. Additi onal Family Informati on (IMM 5406)4. Economic Classes - Provincial Nominees (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 4)

Other federal immigration-related forms such as study and work permit applications are available at the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: cic.gc.ca

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. 1

INTRODUCTION

How to immigrate to Manitoba, CanadaThank you for choosing Manitoba. These guidelines explain how to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) for Skilled Workers to be nominated for permanent resident status in Canada. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is an economic program that selects skilled workers who have the potenti al to make a positi ve contributi on to the provincial economy.

Applicati ons to the MPNP are assessed under fi ve diff erent assessment streams according to the type and strength of connecti on applicants have to the province of Manitoba. MPNP eligibility criteria are described in the secti on Am I Eligible to Apply? as well as in the secti on for each assessment stream. Please read all the applicati on guidelines carefully before you apply.

All the forms you need to apply to the MPNP are included in this applicati on kit. If applicati on criteria or applicati on forms have been updated since the publicati on of this booklet, you will fi nd the most current informati on on our website at immigratemanitoba.com.

There is no fee required to apply to the MPNP. The government of Manitoba has the sole authority to nominate applicants for permanent resident status in Canada, based on our assessment of your potenti al for success in Manitoba as an independent skilled worker.

If you are nominated by the government of Manitoba, you must then apply for Canadian permanent resident status. The MPNP will provide you with instructi ons explaining how to apply. You must pay the required Government of Canada immigrati on fees and meet statutory requirements for medical and criminal admissibility. The Government of Canada has the fi nal authority to issue a permanent resident visa.

Thank you for your interest in Manitoba as your immigrati on desti nati on in Canada.

2 This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants.

SECTION 1:

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?Answer the questi ons below to fi nd out if you are eligible to apply to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Workers (MPNP).

1. Do I have legal status in my country of residence? Do you have proof that you have legal status in the country where you are now living? You are not eligible to apply if you are now a refugee claimant or a refused refugee claimant living in Canada. You may apply from outside of Canada if you have proof of legal status in your country of residence.

2. Am I a skilled worker who is employable in Manitoba?

You need proof of training (including any required licence or certi fi cati on), work experience and language ability to fi nd employment in your assessed occupati on in Manitoba soon aft er you arrive. Your assessed occupati on is the occupati on under which an MPNP program offi cer assesses your applicati on based on your training and main work experience. The MPNP accepts applicati ons in any occupati on where individuals sati sfactorily demonstrate their employability in their assessed occupati on in Manitoba.

The MPNP will assess your employability in your assessed occupati on based on:

• your documented educati on, training, work experience and language skills

• the current demand and potenti al for long-term employment in your assessed occupati on in Manitoba

• current descripti on of duti es, skills, talents and work setti ngs in the Canadian economy, described in the Nati onal Occupati onal Classifi cati on (NOC)

• your transferable skills to other related occupati ons with equal/similar skill levels

The MPNP reserves the right to assess the employability of any applicant in their assessed occupati on on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE: Receiving approval under the MPNP does not mean that you can immediately start working in your assessed occupati on once you arrive in Manitoba. You may need to have your qualifi cati ons, educati on and experience assessed when you arrive in the province. For more informati on on regulated occupati ons and qualifi cati ons recogniti on in Manitoba, visit the Work in Manitoba secti on of immigratemanitoba.com.

3. Do I meet the eligibility criteria for one of the MPNP assessment streams?

MPNP applicants must demonstrate a genuine intenti on and ability to sett le successfully in Manitoba. The MPNP has four priority assessment streams and a General stream based on the type of connecti on applicants have to Manitoba. Priority assessment streams are designed for applicants who can demonstrate the strongest potenti al to sett le successfully and permanently in Manitoba. Applicati ons accepted under a priority assessment stream will be assessed before applicati ons accepted under the General stream. To fi nd out if you are eligible to apply under one of the assessment streams, refer to the tables in the following pages.

NOTE: No Applicati on DeadlineThere is no deadline for applying to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. However, program criteria may change without noti ce and your applicati on will be assessed according to the criteria in place at the ti me we receive your complete applicati on.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER A


PRIORITY ASSESSMENT STREAM?I HAVE: I CAN APPLY UNDER

• a valid work permit for full-ti me employment

• AND worked for a Manitoba employer for at least six months

• AND a long-term, full-ti me job off er from the same Manitoba employer

Employer Direct stream

• a post-graduati on work permit received aft er completi ng a post-secondary program in Manitoba

• a long-term, full-ti me job off er from a Manitoba employer for whom you have been working for at least six months

Internati onal Studentstream

• a close relati ve in Manitoba who has signed a Manitoba Affi davit of Support (MAS)

• AND I meet the minimum criteria for the Family Support streamFamily Support stream

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER THE GENERAL STREAM? If your applicati on is not eligible for considerati on under a priority stream you may be eligible to apply

under the General stream if you have one or more of the following:

• a close relati ve in Manitoba • completed educati on in Manitoba

• two distant relati ves or friends in Manitoba who have each signed a Manitoba Affi davit of Support (MAS)

• previous work experience in Manitoba (at least six months)

Please review the specifi c criteria for each of these factors in the secti on Self Assessment – General stream.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE? Strategic initi ati ves are undertaken at the discreti on of the MPNP in accordance with program needs

and available resources. You are eligible to apply to the MPNP through a strategic initi ati ve if you:

• parti cipated in an exploratory visit to Manitoba confi rmed by the MPNP, had an interview with a MPNP offi cer and received an invitati on to apply

• were interviewed by a MPNP offi cer and received a lett er of invitati on to apply as part of a MPNP targeted overseas promoti onal initi ati ve

To fi nd out about current strategic initi ati ves please visit our website at immigratemanitoba.com.


4. Do I have suffi cient sett lement supports?

The MPNP is not a sponsorship program. To be nominated, you must be able to demonstrate your ability to successfully sett le in Manitoba as a skilled worker.

You are eligible to apply to the MPNP only if you can provide evidence of fi nancial resources in your own name demonstrati ng that you are able to:

• pay your Government of Canada immigrati on fees and travel expenses to Manitoba

• support yourself while you are looking for employment

• ensure your successful sett lement in Manitoba

As a general requirement, you should have at least $10,000 Cdn, plus $2,000 Cdn for each accompanying dependant. You can demonstrate that you have suffi cient sett lement funds in your name by including the following documents with your applicati on:

• original or notarized copies of bank statement(s) and certi fi cate(s) of deposit(s) demonstrati ng a clear fi nancial history of suffi cient and transferable sett lement funds in your name and/or the name of your spouse/common-law partner, if applicable

In additi on, you may also provide • notarized copies of securiti es and other

short-term investments

• proof of ownership of real estate including a current market price evaluati on, or other assets (not including personal items such as jewelry, furniture or vehicles) owned by applicant or spouse/common-law partner, with objecti ve valuati on of fair market value

If there are currency controls in your country of residence, the MPNP may require proof of transferability of sett lement funds. In all cases, you must provide evidence of some sett lement funds in your name. Additi onal informati on about sett lement funds requirements can be found under each stream in the Self Assessment secti on.

5. Do I have a complete applicati on with all required forms and documents?

If you meet all eligibility criteria, you must provide all required forms and documents described in one of our document checklists (MDOC) for yourself and for all of your accompanying dependants. The MPNP will not accept incomplete applicati ons.

6. Who can be included in my applicati on? Manitoba values the contributi on that family units can make to the economic development of our province and encourages the inclusion of eligible family members in your applicati on to the MPNP. Eligible family members included in your applicati on are called accompanying dependants.

Eligible accompanying dependants include:

• your spouse (legal marriage or at least one year of common-law partnership*)

• children under age 18 of whom you have legal custody and who are either your biological or adopted children, or those of your spouse or common-law partner

• adult children who are:- under age 22 and not married or in a

common-law relati onship- over age 22 and not fi nancially

independent due to a physical or mental conditi on

- over age 22 and pursuing full-ti me academic, professional or vocati onal training

* A fi ancé(e) is not a dependant for purposes of immigrati on. If your fi ancé(e) intends to accompany you to Manitoba and you are not getti ng married before you apply to the MPNP, he/she will need to fi ll out his/her own applicati on and qualify as a principal applicant.

Please note that you must be able to show enough sett lement funds for all family members that you include in your MPNP applicati on.

If your children do not meet the above criteria, but want to come to Manitoba with you, they can sti ll apply to the MPNP program. They must submit a separate applicati on at the same ti me as you and indicate they are connected to your applicati on.


Please note the following:

• All existi ng dependants must be declared to the MPNP before you are nominated.

• New dependants, aft er you have been nominated (such as a newborn), must be declared to the MPNP and the Government of Canada visa offi ce before you and your dependants are issued permanent resident visas, whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not. If you do not declare new dependants, and they do not undergo medical examinati ons, you may not be able to sponsor them in the future.

• If your dependants are not accompanying you to Canada at this ti me, you will need to apply separately to sponsor them through a Government of Canada sponsorship program aft er you sett le in Manitoba. (Note: The MPNP cannot assist you with a sponsorship applicati on.)

• Children who meet the criteria for adult dependant at the ti me you receive nominati on from the province and later change their status (get married, stop/complete their university educati on, have children, etc.) cannot be included in your applicati on for permanent resident status at a visa offi ce, and will likely be withdrawn from your MPNP applicati on. Please note that the MPNP will not issue certi fi cates for those individuals aft er you received nominati on, unless they meet the criteria of one of the MPNP streams.


SECTION 2: SELF ASSESSMENT – A GUIDE TO MPNP ASSESSMENT STREAMSThis secti on provides detailed informati on about each MPNP assessment stream. Both you and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, should review the informati on individually. This will help you to assess your potenti al for a successful applicati on to the MPNP. The person who meets the eligibility criteria for a specifi c stream, and is the most qualifi ed, should be the principal applicant. The other spouse can be included as an accompanying dependant.

OPTION 1: EMPLOYER DIRECT STREAM

Manitoba recognizes that employers play an essenti al role in helping newcomers sett le successfully in Manitoba and that immigrants can provide a valuable source of skilled workers to our labour force. All occupati ons are eligible under the Employer Direct stream.

The MPNP Employer Direct stream is a priority assessment stream that helps employers retain a foreign worker with the required skills for a positi on they may have been unable to fi ll with a Canadian citi zen or permanent resident. You are eligible to apply to the MPNP under the Employer Direct stream if you fulfi ll the following conditi ons:

• You are employed full-ti me in Manitoba with a temporary work permit, have been working for the same employer for at least six months, and have received an off er of long-term, full-ti me employment from that employer

• You have all the qualifi cati ons required for the positi on, including training (and any licence or certi fi cati on required in Manitoba), work experience and language ability.

Manitoba employers please note: If you are a Manitoba employer interested in recruiti ng foreign workers, please visit the For Manitoba Employers secti on of our website immigratemanitoba.com

Applicati on Process – Employer Direct Stream

1. Foreign worker obtains a job off er from a Manitoba employer.

Most job off ers from Canadian employers require a positi ve labour market opinion from Service Canada. For more informati on about this requirement, please visit the Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada website at cic.gc.ca.

2. Foreign worker applies for temporary work permit.

Foreign workers can apply at the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate in their country of residence for a temporary work permit to work in Canada. For additi onal informati on about processing requirements, ti mes and fees, please visit the Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada website.

3. Foreign worker applies to MPNP for nominati on to obtain a Canadian permanent resident visa.

Foreign workers, who have worked in Manitoba for at least six months, can apply to the MPNP for a nominati on to obtain a Canadian permanent resident visa, provided they have:

• a valid temporary work permit issued by Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada

• current employment with a Manitoba employer

• a long-term, full-ti me job off er in Manitoba from that same employer


Sett lement funds under the Employer Direct stream

If you are currently employed in Manitoba, it may not be necessary for you to have at least $10,000 Cdn in your name, as explained in the secti on Am I Eligible to Apply? The MPNP will take into considerati on your current income in Manitoba. But in all cases, you must provide evidence of some sett lement funds in your name.

Provincial nominee awaiti ng permanent resident visa may apply for a work permit.If you have been nominated by the MPNP, you may be eligible to:

• apply for a temporary work permit if you wish to begin working in Manitoba before you obtain a permanent resident visa

• extend your work permit while your applicati on for a permanent resident visa is being processed

You will need:• an off er of a long-term, full-ti me job from

a registered Manitoba employer related to your assessed occupati on*

• a supporti ng lett er from the MPNP

* Contact our offi ce for more informati on.

OPTION 2: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM

The MPNP Internati onal Student stream is a priority assessment stream for internati onal students who graduated from a Manitoba post-secondary insti tuti on, who have established strong ti es to Manitoba and intend to live, work and establish their careers in this province.

You are eligible to apply to the MPNP under the Internati onal Student stream if you have:

• graduated from a recognized post-secondary, educati onal program of at least eight months (one academic year) in Manitoba

• obtained a post-graduati on work permit from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada

• worked for a Manitoba employer on a full-ti me basis for at least six months and received an off er of long-term, full ti me employment from the same employer

Applicati on Process – Internati onal Student Stream

1. Individual applies for a student permit.Individuals interested in studying in Manitoba can apply for a student permit at a Canadian embassy or consulate in their country of residence. For additi onal informati on about processing requirements, ti mes and fees, please visit the Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada (CIC) website.

2. Internati onal student graduate applies for a post-graduati on work permit.

You are eligible to apply for a post-graduati on work permit if:

• You have completed a program of at least eight months (one academic year) from an eligible post-secondary insti tuti on in Canada and you received noti fi cati on that you are eligible to obtain a degree, diploma or certi fi cate.

• You have a valid study permit when you apply for the work permit.

• You submit a complete work permit applicati on, including all required fees and supporti ng documents, to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1W1, within 90 days of receiving writt en confi rmati on from the post-secondary insti tuti on that you have met the requirements of the academic program.

The CIC booklet Applying for a Work Permit — Student Guide (IMM 5580), as well as applicati on forms and informati on about processing requirements, processing ti mes and fees, are available on the CIC website.

If you need more informati on about applying for a work permit, please speak to the internati onal student advisor at your post-secondary insti tuti on.


3. Internati onal student graduate works in Manitoba for six months.

Aft er completi ng a post-secondary program in Manitoba and obtaining a post-graduate work permit, you must obtain a job off er and work full-ti me with the same employer in Manitoba for at least six months before being eligible to apply to the MPNP under the Internati onal Student stream.

4. Internati onal student graduate submits complete applicati on to the MPNP.

If you meet all the criteria described in the secti on Am I Eligible to Apply? you may submit a complete applicati on package to the MPNP according to the document checklist (MDOC STUDENT) including a copy of a full-ti me, long-term job off er and a valid post-graduati on work permit.

Sett lement funds under the Internati onal Student stream

If you are currently employed in Manitoba, it may not be necessary for you to have at least $10,000 Cdn in your name as explained in the Am I Eligible to Apply? secti on. The MPNP considers your current income in Manitoba. But in all cases, you must provide evidence of some sett lement funds in your name.

NOTE: Info sessions for internati onal studentsThe MPNP regularly holds informati on sessions for internati onal students at our offi ce in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Att end if you are having diffi culty fi nding post-graduate employment or simply want more informati on about the MPNP. For details, visit immigratemanitoba.com or phone us at 204-945-2806.

OPTION 3: FAMILY SUPPORT STREAM

The MPNP Family Support stream is a priority assessment stream for skilled workers who can demonstrate they have the strong support of a close relati ve who is successfully established in Manitoba.

You are eligible to apply to the MPNP under the Family Support stream if you:

• provide proof of a close relati ve in Manitoba defi ned as a mother/father, son/daughter, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent or fi rst cousin (your aunt/uncle’s son/daughter)

• provide a Manitoba Affi davit of Support (MAS) completed and signed by a close relati ve in Manitoba, indicati ng his/her intenti on and ability to support your successful sett lement in Manitoba

• give the authority to disclose informati on to the Manitoba close relati ve who is expected to be closely involved with the applicati on process

• are able to meet minimum age, educati on, work experience, employability and language ability requirements for the Family Support stream described in the following table. (If there is a diff erence between how you assess yourself under the minimum criteria and a MPNP program offi cer’s assessment, the program offi cer’s assessment will be used.)


AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER THE FAMILY SUPPORT STREAM? Factor Criteria Yes No

1 AGE You are between the ages of 21 and 49.

2 EDUCATION/ TRAINING

You have completed a minimum of a one-year, post-secondary educati onal or training program and received a diploma, certi fi cate or degree.

3 WORK EXPERIENCE

You have a minimum of two years of full-ti me work experience within the past fi ve years.

4 LANGUAGE ABILITY

You have job-ready language profi ciency based on educati on, employment documents and/or English test results (minimum score of fi ve points in IELTS general test – Internati onal English Language Testi ng System). See document checklist (MDOC-FAMILY) for details.

5 ADAPTABILITY

A. You can sati sfactorily demonstrate intenti on and ability to establish successfully in Manitoba, based on your connecti on to the province, including sett lement supports from family in Manitoba.

B. You are employable in Manitoba, based on your training and work experience related to your assessed occupati on. All occupati ons are eligible under the MPNP but the program offi cer will determine your employability potenti al in your assessed occupati on, based on your past educati on, training, experience, language skills and regulatory requirements in Manitoba.

Applicati on Process – Family Support Stream1. Close relati ve in Manitoba completes Manitoba

Affi davit of Support (MAS).

In your MPNP applicati on, you must include a completed MAS form, which your close relati ve in Manitoba must fi ll in, sign and have witnessed by a Manitoba commissioner for oaths or notary public, together with evidence that this person is a Canadian citi zen or permanent resident and has lived in Manitoba for at least one year. (A permanent resident is a person who is legally in Canada as an immigrant, but who is not yet a Canadian citi zen.)

NOTE: It is illegal in Manitoba for a commissioner for oaths to charge any fee to witness a document. A notary public may charge a fee.

If your close relati ve in Manitoba has supported the applicati ons of other applicants for immigrati on to Canada, he/she must give this informati on to the MPNP in the MAS form, and must include current address and employment status of the previously supported or sponsored person(s).

The MPNP reserves the right to determine that a Manitoba Affi davit of Support is invalid if a program offi cer is not sati sfi ed that:

• your close relati ve has demonstrated suffi ciently strong ti es to you or to Manitoba

• your close relati ve is able to support you, based on the number of applicati ons previously or currently supported by the same individual

• any previous applicants to the MPNP supported by your close relati ve have established themselves successfully in Manitoba

2. Applicant submits a complete applicati on to the MPNP.

If you meet all the criteria outlined above you may submit a complete applicati on package to the MPNP according to the document checklist (MDOC-FAMILY), including the original MAS, the Declarati on of Financial Support, if applicable, and signed release designati ng your relati ve as your Manitoba representati ve.


Sett lement funds under the Family Support stream

If you cannot demonstrate suffi cient sett lement funds in your name and you are applying under the Family Support stream, the MPNP may accept a Declarati on of Financial Support (MAS page 3) provided that it is from a close relati ve in Manitoba and that the relati ve has the ability to assist you fi nancially.

In any case, you sti ll need to provide evidence of some liquid funds in your name. Please refer to the secti on Am I Eligible to Apply? for more informati on regarding sett lement funds.

OPTION 4: GENERAL STREAM

The MPNP General stream is for skilled workers who can be assessed enough points in each assessment factor and who can demonstrate their intenti on and ability to establish successfully and permanently in Manitoba. To be eligible to apply to the MPNP under the General stream, you must provide one of the following:

• proof of a close relati ve in Manitoba

• two affi davits of support (MAS), each completed by a close friend or distant relati ve in Manitoba

• evidence that you have six months of full-ti me work experience in Manitoba

• proof that you completed an educati onal program in Manitoba (excluding language programs)

NOTE: Applicants with close relati ves in Manitoba should only apply to the General stream if they do not meet the eligibility criteria for the Family Support priority assessment stream.

Assessment in the General stream is partly based on a point system. Your applicati on will be assessed points according to several factors including age, educati on, work experience, language ability and adaptability.

Skilled workers who apply under the General stream will be considered for nominati on if they can sati sfy the MPNP that they:

• can be assessed suffi cient points for considerati on

• have the training, work experience and language ability necessary for long-term employment in Manitoba

• have demonstrated a clear ability and intenti on to establish permanently and successfully in Manitoba

To be considered, you must score at least 55 points as assessed by a MPNP program offi cer according to the criteria in the following table. If there is a diff erence between the points you give yourself and the points the program offi cer awards you, the offi cer’s assessment will be the one that is used.


GENERAL STREAM: SELF–ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

FACTOR 1: AGEThe principal applicant’s age points are calculated according to the date his/her applicati on reaches the MPNP.

Years Points18 4

19 6

20 8

21 – 49 10

50 8

51 6

52 4

53 2

54 or older 0Maximum points = 10

Your Total

FACTOR 2: EDUCATION/TRAININGThe principal applicant’s educati on points are based on the documented proof of completed educati on and training programs. Refer to the document checklist (MDOC GENERAL) for informati on regarding required documents.

Years Points10 (completed secondary school) 1012 (completed secondary school) 1211 - 13 (completed a post-secondary program of at least one year) 1414 - 16 (completed one post-secondary program of two years or more) 1617 - 18 (completed two post-secondary programs of at least two years each) 18 Master’s degree or Doctorate 20

Maximum points = 20

Your Total

FACTOR 3: WORK EXPERIENCE

The principal applicant’s work experience points are based on documented proof of work experience in the past 10 years. Refer to the document checklist (MDOC-GENERAL) for informati on regarding required documents.

Years PointsSix months (uninterrupted full-ti me employment) 2

Four points for each year of full-ti me employment to a maximum of four years (or 16 points) 4 per year

Maximum points = 16

Your Total


FACTOR 4: LANGUAGE ABILITYThe principal applicant’s language ability points are calculated according to documented proof of training and ability in both English and French. Refer to the document checklist (MDOC-GENERAL) for informati on regarding required documents.

Profi ciency in English and/or French will help you fi nd employment in Manitoba. If you have profi ciency in both languages, choose the one you are more comfortable using; this will be considered your fi rst offi cial language.

Applicants under the General stream who claim English profi ciency must include Internati onal English Testi ng System (IELTS) results unless this table indicates otherwise. There is no minimum score required to apply.

You may also be able to demonstrate your language ability if you were interviewed in person by a MPNP program offi cer, during your exploratory visit or meeti ng overseas.

First offi cial language Points

• Applicant is from an English/French speaking country (fl uent) – no test required or IELTS score of 8 to 10.

12

• Applicant is currently immersed, working or studying in English or French environment and has been doingso for at least the past two years – no test required or IELTS score of 7.

10

• Applicant has completed one or two-year, post-secondary educati onal program delivered in English/French in an English or French-speaking country within the past two years – no test required or IELTS score of 6.5.

9

• Applicant has competent profi ciency – based on IELTS score of 6. 8

• English or French is the common second language used in secondary and post-secondary school system in applicant’s country of residence and applicant has suffi cient language ability to be employable in his/her assessed occupati on – based on educati on documents or overall IELTS score of 5.5.

7

• Applicant has received some instructi on and is employable in Manitoba – based on IELTS score of 5. 6

• Applicant has received some language instructi on and has suffi cient ability to begin working in English or French but sti ll fi nds it diffi cult and will need language classes – based on IELTS score of 4 and 4.5.

5

• Applicant has limited language ability but can use fi rst language (mother tongue) in a given workplace in Manitoba for which s/he has a job off er or submits IELTS score of 3.

4

• Applicant has very limited ability – based on IELTS score of 2 and 2.5. 2 or 3

• Applicant has no ability, requires language instructi on prior to eff ecti ve employment search or has 0 not submitt ed sati sfactory documentati on to demonstrate language ability.

Maximum points = 12

Your total in fi rst offi cial language

Second offi cial language (no test required) Points

• Applicant is from an English/French speaking country (fl uent). 6

• Applicant is currently immersed, working or studying in English or French environment and has been so for at least the past two years.

5

• Applicant has completed a one or two-year, post-secondary educati onal program in an English or French-speaking country within the past two years.

4

• Applicant has received at least two years of post-secondary educati on or has at least two years work experience within the past fi ve years in English or French.

3

• English or French is the common second language used in the primary and secondary school system in your country of residence.

2

• Applicant has been interviewed by the Manitoba employer and language ability is considered suffi cient. 1

Maximum points = 6

Your total in second offi cial language

Maximum points = 18

Your total (fi rst and second offi cial languages)


FACTOR 5: ADAPTABILITYThe principal applicant’s adaptability points are calculated according to documented proof of a strong connecti on to Manitoba and employability potenti al in their assessed occupati on, demonstrati ng the applicant has the potenti al to sett le successfully and permanently in this province. Refer to the document checklist (MDOC-GENERAL) for informati on regarding required documents.

All occupati ons are eligible under the MPNP, but the program offi cer will determine your employability potenti al in your assessed occupati on based on your past educati on, training, work experience, language skills and regulatory requirements in Manitoba.

Criteria PointsSocial supports in Manitoba

NOTE: You cannot be assessed points for both the close relati ve and the family-like support criteria.

Support of close relati ve in Manitoba

You must provide proof of relati onship to a close relati ve in Manitoba, defi ned as:• son/daughter, mother/father, sister/brother, grandmother/grandfather• uncle/aunt (mother’s or father’s brother or sister)• fi rst cousin (uncle’s or aunt’s son or daughter)

If your relati ve has lived in Manitoba for less than one year, provide proof that he/she is well-established in Manitoba (proof of employment, proof of residence, Canada Revenue Agency Noti ce of Assessment, etc.) The MPNP reserves the right not to consider support from any close relati ves who cannot sati sfy a program offi cer that they have established strong ti es to Manitoba.OR

12

Family-like support from distant relati ves or friends in ManitobaYou must provide complete MAS forms from at least two people known to you and who live in the area to which you are desti ned in the province.

The MPNP reserves the right not to consider MAS from friends or distant relati ves who cannot sati sfy a program offi cer that they:

• have demonstrated strong ti es to Manitoba or the applicant• are able to support the applicant, based on the number and outcome of applicati ons under any Canadian

immigrati on program the individual has previously supported

5

Previous educati on or work experience in Manitoba

Work experience in ManitobaYou must provide lett ers of reference from Manitoba employer(s) and work permit(s) demonstrati ng that you have completed at least six months of conti nuous, full-ti me employment in Manitoba within the past 10 years.

10

Completed post-secondary educati on in Manitoba of two years or moreYou must provide certi fi cates, transcripts and study permit(s).

OR10

Completed post-secondary educati on in Manitoba of eight to 12 monthsYou must provide educati onal certi fi cates, transcripts and study permit(s).

5

Completed high school in ManitobaYou must provide certi fi cates, transcripts and study permit(s) demonstrati ng at least two years of study.

5

Desti nati on in Manitoba Regional immigrati onYou can prove that your desti nati on is outside of Winnipeg, based on either employment, educati on or family/family-like support documents demonstrati ng potenti al to sett le successfully and permanently in a Manitoba region outside of the city of Winnipeg.

Maximum points = 42

5

Your Total


GENERAL STREAM: SELF-ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Enter your total points from the previous fi ve secti ons on the worksheet below.

SELECTION FACTORSMAXIMUM

POINTSYOUR

POINTS

Age 10

Educati on 20

Work experience 16

Language 18

Adaptability

• close relati ve in Manitoba OR 12

• family-like support of distant relati ve or friend in Manitoba 5

• full-ti me work experience in Manitoba of six months or more 10

• completed post-secondary educati on in Manitoba of two years or more OR 10

• completed post-secondary educati on in Manitoba, eight to 18 months 5

• completed high school in Manitoba 5

• regional immigrati on 5

Your Total

SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS Approval requires YES for all factors

You have suffi cient points for considerati on: 55 points or more. YES NO

You have suffi cient sett lement funds and/or sett lement supports in Manitoba. YES NO

You have sati sfactorily demonstrated both the ability and intenti on to establish successfully in Manitoba based on your connecti on and employability potenti al in Manitoba.

YES NO

NOTE: MPNP program offi cers have the discreti on to apply a personal suitability considerati on on a case-by-case basis, based on your demonstrated ability to establish successfully in Manitoba.


SECTION 3:

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

1. Complete the forms included in this applicati on kit.This kit contains all required forms. The forms are also available on our website. All forms are free. You must use the forms provided by MPNP. They can be originals, printouts from the website or photocopies. Computer-generated forms from non-offi cial soft ware or other mechanically produced forms will not be accepted. Refer to the applicable document checklist (MDOC) to fi nd out which forms you (and others, such as dependants, your relati ves or friends) must fi ll. The forms that are required depend on the stream under which you are applying.

2. Gather your supporti ng documents.

Collect documents to demonstrate that you meet MPNP eligibility criteria and to confi rm your identi ty, family status, educati on, work experience, language skills and fi nances. The applicable document checklist (MDOC) explains what supporti ng documents you must submit. It is your responsibility to submit all supporti ng documents. If documents are missing, are not translated*, are not readable or understandable, your applicati on may not be accepted.

* The MPNP will only accept translati ons prepared by certi fi ed translators or professionally done translati ons notarized by a notary public or commissioner for oaths or equivalent offi cial in your country of residence.

3. Organize your applicati on package.

Review and organize your completed forms and supporti ng documents according to the informati on on one of the document checklists (MDOC). Incomplete applicati ons will not be accepted for assessment.

Please collate your pages and secure them with one paper clip.

• Do not bind your applicati on or put the pages in a ring binder.

• Do not enclose individual pages in plasti c, envelopes or folders.

• Do not ti e, sew, bolt or glue the pages together.• Do not use multi ple staples or paper clips.• Do not send multi ple copies of identi cal

documents.

4. Make photocopies of your applicati on package.

Photocopy all your completed forms and supporti ng documents so that you have:a) A MPNP applicati on package to send to the Manitoba

Provincial Nominee Program.This package should include the original Manitoba Provincial Nominee Applicati on form (MAPP), original MAS, if applicable, photocopied Government of Canada forms and copies of supporti ng documents according to the instructi ons on the document checklist (MDOC). Ensure that translati ons and copies of your educati on, employment and fi nancial documents have been notarized.

b) A Government of Canada applicati on package to send to the Canadian visa offi ce at a later ti me, if you are nominated by the MPNP. This package should include original Government of Canada forms and copies of supporti ng documents. The MPNP will give you a Government of Canada checklist and instructi ons for applying to the visa offi ce if and when your provincial nominee applicati on is approved.

If you submit original documents in your applicati on, they will not be returned to you, unless the MPNP requests such documents during the assessment of your applicati on, in which case you will be advised to provide a self-addressed pre-paid envelope for the documents to be returned to you.

5. Send us your MPNP applicati on.

Mail your complete applicati on, including all forms and documents specifi ed in the applicable document checklist (MDOC), to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program offi ce in Winnipeg, Manitoba, deliver it in person or have the person you designated as your representati ve deliver it for you.


We recommend that you provide a Manitoba mailing address in your MAPP form (page 1) to ensure that correspondence from us reaches you in a secure and ti mely manner. (For example, use the address of your relati ve or friend who lives in Manitoba.)

We remind you to complete the Authority to Disclose Personal Informati on form (MAPP SCHEDULE 1) indicati ng a designated representati ve (Manitoba relati ve, friend or paid immigrati on representati ve) who can obtain informati on on your behalf. If this form is not completed and signed by you, the MPNP cannot communicate with anyone but you.

NOTE: The MPNP will communicate with only one authorized representati ve.


MPNP MAILING ADDRESSManitoba Labour and Immigrati on

7th Floor - 213 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3B 1N3

SECTION 4:

ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The following explains the standard procedure for a successful applicant. Other possible applicati on results are explained aft erward.

1. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program receives your applicati on.

The MPNP will send a lett er to the postal mailing address you provided on your MAPP form, informing you that we have received your applicati on. Incomplete or ineligible applicati ons will not be accepted and your applicati on will be returned to your mailing address.

2. MPNP assesses your applicati on.

Complete, eligible applicati ons are given a fi le number and assigned to the appropriate stream. A MPNP program offi cer assesses your applicati on based on how your informati on matches the eligibility criteria. A second offi cer reviews the assessment. Once a decision has been fi nalized, you will be contacted in writi ng. This decision will not be given over the telephone or by e-mail.

To facilitate this process you have to:

• Complete all forms and att ach all documents required for the applicati on, as noted in the applicable document checklist (MDOC).

• Write or fax us immediately about any changes to the informati on you gave in your applicati on, such as mailing address, dependants, representati ve, educati on, employment or fi nancial status.

Processing ti mes can vary based on number of applicati ons recieved in each stream, completness of your applicati on and ti me required to complete necesary verifi cati ons. The MPNP does not respond to inquiries about applicati on status.

APPROVED APPLICATIONS

1. MPNP sends you an approval lett er.If your applicati on to the MPNP is approved, we will mail you a Lett er of Approval. A formal Certi fi cate of Nominati on will be sent directly to the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate in your country.

NOTE: Before you quit your job or sell your possessions, you must apply for and receive permanent resident visas from the Government of Canada for you and your accompanying dependants.

2. You apply to Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada for a permanent resident visa.

If you are nominated by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, we will mail you a nominati on package together with the Lett er of Approval. The package includes instructi ons on how to apply for your permanent resident visa at the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate in your country. Submit your visa applicati on, processing fees and the original Lett er of Approval before the expiry date that is noted on your Lett er of Approval.

The Government of Canada is responsible for ensuring that all applicants for permanent resident status meet the requirements of the Immigrati on and Refugee Protecti on Act and all medical, criminal and background checks. The Government of Canada has the fi nal authority to approve or refuse a permanent resident visa.


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The following events may happen to nominated applicants depending on the circumstances.

3. Nominated person may seek temporary work permit.

If you have obtained a job off er from a Manitoba employer aft er you were nominated by MPNP, the MPNP may issue a supporti ng lett er for a work permit applicati on.

Note: The employer has to be registered with the province (manitoba.ca/labour/standards/index.html) before you ask for a supporti ng lett er.

This will allow you to apply for a temporary work permit at the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate in your country of residence. If you are currently employed in Manitoba on a temporary work permit, you should contact the MPNP two months before the expiry date of that work permit. We may provide you with a supporti ng lett er that will allow you to apply to CIC to have your work permit renewed.

4. MPNP may withdraw your Certi fi cate of Nominati on.

The MPNP has the right to withdraw a Certi fi cate of Nominati on if the applicant has provided false or misleading informati on, or no longer meets the criteria under which he or she was nominated. Applicants falsely declaring their intent to live and work in Manitoba, or who provide false or misleading informati on or documents in their applicati ons, may also be subject to enforcement acti on by the Government of Canada, before and aft er a permanent resident visa is issued.

APPLICATIONS NOT APPROVED

Nominati on under the MPNP is at the sole discreti on of Manitoba.

If the MPNP decides not to nominate your applicati on, you will receive a lett er by regular mail with reasons for the decision.

Applicati ons are not approved in situati ons including, but not limited to, the following:

• You fail to demonstrate that you have suffi cient work experience, training (including any licence or certi fi cati on required to fi nd employment in their assessed occupati on in Manitoba).

• You have insuffi cient language ability to be employable in Manitoba.

• You fail to demonstrate your ability and intenti on to establish permanently in Manitoba.

• You have not provided suffi ciently detailed, credible documentati on for full assessment.

• You fail to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria of the stream under which the applicati on is being assessed.

• You fail to demonstrate you have suffi cient and confi rmed sett lement supports from relati ves or friends who are established residents of Manitoba and have strong ti es to you.


MPNP may review its decision not to nominate.

The MPNP may formally review a decision on an applicati on if:

I. you submit a writt en request signed by you within 60 days of the date on the result lett er, AND

II. the request provides suffi cient details to indicate that the program offi cer may have made an error in the assessment of the applicati on based on the reasons described in the result lett er and the documents included in the applicati on at the ti me of the assessment.

The MPNP reserves the right to reject any request for a formal review that does not meet the conditi ons described above or that is based on:

• the submission of new documents, including an off er of employment

• employability • strength of relati onship to Manitoba

supporters• language ability, if you have not provided

IELTS results• retenti on (ability and/or intenti on to remain

in the province)

In the event of a formal review, we will mail the applicant a writt en noti ce of the result.

Applicants who received a decision not to be nominated may reapply.

You may reapply to the MPNP aft er six months from the date on the result lett er or aft er you have addressed the reasons why your applicati on was not approved. When you reapply, you must show that you have suffi cient training, experience and/or a stronger connecti on to Manitoba to support a new applicati on.

WITHDRAWING YOUR APPLICATION

For all applicants: If you want to withdraw your applicati on to the MPNP

Send a signed, writt en request by mail, e-mail or fax. You may resubmit your applicati on at any ti me. An immigrati on representati ve may withdraw an applicati on on your behalf by submitti ng a writt en request signed by you.

To withdraw your applicati on aft er receiving a lett er of approval, send a writt en, signed request to both the MPNP and to the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate to which the MPNP sent your Certi fi cate of Nominati on. (Note: The Government of Canada does not refund visa-processing fees.)


SECTION 5:

IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATIVESFor purposes of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, an immigrati on representati ve is someone you pay and authorize to represent, advise, consult or look into the status of your applicati on. A representati ve can be a lawyer or consultant you hire to prepare your MPNP applicati on. The MPNP has no offi cial immigrati on representati ves acti ng on its behalf and does not endorse or require the services of an immigrati on representati ve or recruiter.

Any applicant who uses the services of an immigrati on representati ve or recruiter does so at his or her own risk. Applicants are responsible to check that representati ves they choose are ethical and competent to work on their behalf and authorized according to the provisions of the Code of Conduct (MAPP SCHEDULE 2).

If you use the services of an immigrati on representati ve or recruiter in connecti on with an applicati on to the MPNP, you must provide the MPNP with the complete name and contact informati on for the specifi c individual and/or company. Failure to give us this informati on may result in the refusal of your MPNP applicati on. Manitoba will only recognize or release informati on to a paid immigrati on representati ve who:

• is a member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Immigrati on Consultants (CSIC) or a law society in Canada

• has signed the Code of Conduct for immigrati on representati ves

• is named by the applicant in a signed Authority to Disclose Personal Informati on form (MAPP – SCHEDULE 1)

• the MPNP considers not to have engaged in acti viti es contrary to the interests of MPNP program integrity as described by the Code of Conduct

NOTE: All applicants must sign and return the Code of Conduct, whether or not they have a paid immigrati on representati ve. If you have a paid immigrati on representati ve, that person must also sign the Code of Conduct. The MPNP reserves the right not to accept an applicati on if it determines that a representati ve or applicant has not complied with the terms specifi ed in the Code of Conduct.

The MPNP is not responsible for the resoluti on of any disputes arising between applicants and their immigrati on representati ve. Applicants may remove a named representati ve from their applicati on at any ti me by providing a request in writi ng to the MPNP, signed by the applicant. Applicants must remove an existi ng representati ve before changing to a new representati ve.

The MPNP will disclose informati on to only one designated representati ve for each applicati on. Designated representati ves must be named under the Authority to Disclose Personal Informati on of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Applicati on form (MAPP SCHEDULE 1). For purposes of assessing an applicati on, the MPNP will communicate directly with the applicant whenever necessary.

NOTE: Under Manitoba legislati on, it is illegal for recruiters/immigrati on representati ves to charge foreign workers or future immigrants for a job off er in Manitoba. All recruitment costs must be covered by the Manitoba employer seeking foreign workers.

To fi nd out more about immigrati on representati ves, visit these websites:

1. Employment Standards: manitoba.ca/labour/standards/index.html

2. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: immigratemanitoba.com

3. Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada: cic.gc.ca

4. Law Society of Manitoba: lawsociety.mb.ca

5. Canadian Society of Immigrati on Consultants: csic-scci.ca


MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST EMPLOYER DIRECT STREAM

MDOC EMPLOYER

Please complete this document checklist to ensure that you submit a complete applicati on package, containing all required forms and supporti ng documents. Forms and documents should be included in your applicati on in the order described on this checklist. Only complete applicati on packages will be accepted for assessment.

A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. EMPLOYER DIRECT STREAM

• copy of valid temporary work permit (If you are currently working in Manitoba you must have been employed here for at least six months before applying to the MPNP under the Employer Direct stream.) OR

• original lett er signed by a Manitoba employer off ering you a long-term, full-ti me job in Manitoba, AND

B. IMMIGRATION FORMS

You must complete and att ach all of the following forms as described. Keep originals of all Government of Canada forms to submit to the visa offi ce if you are nominated by Manitoba and submit copies of those forms to our offi ce.

1. MANITOBA FORM

• MAPP - Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Applicati on Form– one original form (six pages) completed and signed by both the applicant and spouse (even if

not accompanying), including signatures to the Code of Conduct for Immigrati on Representati ves, Informati on Release and Applicant Declarati on.

2. GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FORMS

• Applicati on for Permanent Residence in Canada Form (IMM 0008 GENERIC)– copy of form completed by the principal applicant – include a photocopied photo of the principal applicant and each accompanying family member

• Background Declarati on Form (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over the

age of 18, whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not– copies of refusal lett ers from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada and/or the MPNP or other PNP programs, if applicable

• Additi onal Family Informati on Form (IMM 5406)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over the

age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not

• Economic Classes - Provincial Nominees Form (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 4)– copy of the form completed and signed by the principal applicant

C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. IDENTIFICATION, DEPENDANTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• Identi fi cati on– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for principal applicant and spouse– copy of Nati onal Identi ty Card for principal applicant and spouse, if applicable

• Marital statusInclude copy of applicable document(s):– marriage certi fi cate– documents proving common-law relati onship for at least one year– divorce certi fi cate or proof of separati on for previous relati onships– death certi fi cate

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC EMPLOYER – PAGE 1

• Children– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for each dependent child– copies of adopti on papers for any and each adopted child– if parents are divorced or separated, copies of legal documents indicati ng custody agreements for children

under age 18– proof of conti nuous full-ti me studies for any accompanying dependant age 22 to 25

• Passport / travel documents– copies of passports or travel documents (or proof of applicati on for passports or travel documents) for

principal applicant, spouse and dependent children including pages showing the passport number, date of issue and expirati on, photo, name, date and place of birth

– copies of visas and/or status document for country of residence if diff erent than country of citi zenship– copies of entry visas, immigrati on stamps and temporary status permits for previous and current visits to Canada

2. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS

• Educati on and training– notarized copies of educati onal/training degrees, diplomas, certi fi cates and offi cial transcripts including

names and locati ons of insti tuti ons for principal applicant and spouse– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language

• English and/or French language ability– copy of educati onal, testi ng and/or employment documents demonstrati ng ability in either or both offi cial

language(s) for both applicant and spouse– copies of non-Canadian documents must be notarized

• Employment– notarized copies of lett ers of reference from the principal applicant’s and spouse’s employers for the past 10

years, which must:- include specifi c start and end dates for the period of employment- describe the exact positi on, duti es and responsibiliti es of the employee- be on offi cial company lett erhead and signed by an authorized representati ve of the company, including

name and ti tle of that representati ve and contact informati on– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language

– if self-employed: notarized copies of business registrati on, business tax records for each year the business has been in operati on and work contracts, if applicable

3. SETTLEMENT FUNDS

• original or notarized lett ers from fi nancial insti tuti ons indicati ng balance and account history in applicant’s and/or spouse’s name for the last three months

• bank account statements showing access to transferable liquid funds and assets in applicant’s name• proof of ownership of real estate (land and buildings) including a current market price evaluati on

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC EMPLOYER – PAGE 2


DOCUMENT CHECKLIST INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM

(MDOC STUDENT)


A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM

• proof that you have completed an educati onal program of at least eight months (one academic year) from an eligible post-secondary insti tuti on in Manitoba AND

• copy of your valid post-graduati on work permit. (You must work in Manitoba for at least six months before applying to the MPNP under the Internati onal Student stream.) AND

• original job-off er lett er from a Manitoba employer, indicati ng long-term, full-ti me positi on


You must complete and att ach all of the following forms as described. Keep original Government of Canada forms to submit to the visa offi ce if you are nominated by Manitoba and submit copies of those forms to our offi ce.

1. MANITOBA FORM

• MAPP – Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Applicati on Form– one original form (six pages) completed and signed by both the applicant and spouse (even if not

accompanying), placed at the front of your applicati on and including signatures to the Code of Conduct for Immigrati on Representati ves, Informati on Release and Applicant Declarati on




age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not– copies of refusal lett ers from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada and/or the MPNP or other PNP

programs, if applicable

• Additi onal Family Informati on Form (IMM 5406)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over the

age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not

• Economic Classes- Provincial Nominees Form (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 4)– copy of the form completed and signed by the principal applicant

C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. IDENTIFICATION, DEPENDANTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS



This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC STUDENT– PAGE 1

• Children– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for each dependent child– copy of adopti on papers for any and each adopted child– if parents are divorced or separated, copy of legal documents indicati ng custody agreements for

children under the age 18– proof of conti nuous full-ti me studies for any accompanying dependant between age 22 to 25

• Passport / travel documents– copies of passports or travel documents (or proof of applicati on for passports or travel documents) for

principal applicant, spouse and dependent children including pages showing the passport number, date of issue and expirati on, photo, name, date and place of birth

– copies of visas and/or status document for country of residence if diff erent than country of citi zenship– copies of entry visas, immigrati on stamps and temporary status permits for previous and current visits

to Canada


• Educati on and training– copies of educati onal/training degrees, diplomas, certi fi cates and offi cial transcripts including names

and locati ons of insti tuti ons for principal applicant and spouse– copies of non-Canadian documents must be notarized– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French att ached to each document issued in another language– educati on and training documents obtained in Canada do not need to be notarized

• Employment– notarized copy of lett ers of reference from the principal applicant’s and spouse’s employers for the past

10 years, which must:- include specifi c start and end dates for the period of employment- describe the exact positi on, duti es and responsibiliti es of the employee- be on offi cial company lett erhead and signed by an authorized representati ve of the company,

including name and ti tle of that representati ve and contact informati on for the company– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French att ached to each document issued in another language– lett ers of reference issued by Manitoba employers do not need to be notarized– if self-employed: notarized copies of business registrati on, business tax records for each year the

business has been in operati on and work contracts, if applicable

3. SETTLEMENT FUNDS

• original or notarized copies of fi nancial documents and bank statements demonstrati ng access to transferable, liquid funds and assets

• proof of ownership of real estate (land and buildings) including a current market price evaluati on

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC STUDENT– PAGE 2


DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FAMILY SUPPORT STREAM MDOC FAMILY

Please complete this document checklist and ensure that you submit a complete applicati on package, containing all required forms and supporti ng documents. Forms and documents should be included in your applicati on in the order described on this checklist. Only complete applicati on packages will be accepted for assessment.

A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1. FAMILY SUPPORT STREAM

• proof that you have a close relati ve in Manitoba (See secti on B) AND

• original MAS (Manitoba Affi davit of Support) completed and signed by your close relati ve in Manitoba (See secti on B) AND

• proof that you meet minimum criteria of the Family Support stream as indicated on page 9 of the MPNP applicati on kit



1. MANITOBA FORMS

• MAPP – Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Applicati on Form– one original form (six pages) completed and signed by both the applicant and spouse

(even if not accompanying), placed at the front of your applicati on forms and including signatures to the Code of Conduct for Immigrati on Representati ves, Informati on Release and Applicant Declarati on

• MAS – Manitoba Affi davit of Support Form– one original form completed and signed by a close relati ve in Manitoba (MAS Part 1)– you must include documents showing your relati onship, such as birth or marriage certi fi cates.– the signatory must have been a resident of Manitoba for at least one year and must provide proof of same

- a copy of both sides of their Manitoba Health Card and copy of their Canadian passport, citi zenship or permanent resident card

– the MAS form must be witnessed by a Manitoba notary public or commissioner for oaths.– the Declarati on of Financial Support by Close Relati ve (MAS Part 2) must be completed only if the

principal applicant’s fi nances do not meet MPNP requirements for sett lement funds. (See Item 4 under Am I Eligible to Apply? in the applicati on kit.)




age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not– copies of refusal lett ers from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada and/or the MPNP or other PNP


• Additi onal Family Informati on Form (IMM 5406)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over

the age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not


This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC FAMILY – PAGE 1

C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 1. IDENTIFICATION, DEPENDANTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS



• Children– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for each dependent child– copies of adopti on papers for any and each adopted child– if parents are divorced or separated, copies of legal documents indicati ng custody agreements for children

under age 18– proof of conti nuous full-ti me studies for any accompanying dependant age 22 to 25

• Passport / travel documents– copies of passports or travel documents (or proof of applicati on for passports or travel documents)

for principal applicant, spouse and dependent children including pages showing the passport number, date of issue and expirati on, photo, name, date and place of birth

– copies of visas and/or status document for country of residence if diff erent than country of citi zenship– copies of entry visas, immigrati on stamps and temporary status permits for previous and current visits to Canada


• Educati on and training– notarized copies of educati onal/training degrees, diplomas, certi fi cates and offi cial transcripts including

name and locati on of insti tuti on for principal applicant and spouse– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language

• English and/or French language ability– copies of educati onal testi ng, and/or employment documents demonstrated ability in either or both

offi cial language(s) for principal applicant and spouse and Internati onal English Language Testi ng System (IELTS) test results

– all copies must be notarized for non-Canadian documents

• Employment– notarized copies of lett ers of reference from the principal applicant’s and spouse’s employers for the past 10

years, which must:- include specifi c start and end dates for the period of employment- describe the exact positi on, duti es and responsibiliti es of the employee- be on offi cial company lett erhead and signed by an authorized representati ve of the company, including

name and ti tle of that representati ve and contact informati on– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language


3. SETTLEMENT FUNDS

• lett ers from fi nancial insti tuti ons indicati ng balance and history of the account in applicant’s and/or spouse’s name for the last three months

• bank account statements demonstrati ng access to transferable liquid funds and assets in applicant’s name• proof of ownership of real estate (land and buildings) including a current market price evaluati on• all copies must be notarized

If the principal applicant’s fi nances do not meet MPNP requirements for sett lement funds, also include:• a Declarati on of Financial Support (MAS Part 2) signed by a close relati ve in Manitoba as well as income,

employment and other fi nancial documents proving your relati ve has the ability to support you fi nancially

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC FAMILY – PAGE 2


DOCUMENT CHECKLIST STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MDOC STRATEGIC


A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1. STRATEGIC INITIATIVE

• proof that you have parti cipated in an exploratory visit to Manitoba, confi rmed by the MPNP, had an interview with a MPNP offi cer and received an invitati on to apply to the program OR

• proof that you were interviewed by a MPNP program offi cer and received an invitati on to apply as part of a MPNP targeted overseas promoti onal initi ati ve



1. MANITOBA FORM




• Applicati on for Permanent Residence in Canada Form (IMM 0008 GENERIC)– copy of form completed by the principal applicant– include a photocopied photo of the principal applicant and each accompanying family member.

• Background Declarati on Form (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant

over the age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not– copies of refusal lett ers from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada and/or the MPNP or other PNP


• Additi onal Family Informati on Form (IMM 5406)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant

over the age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not


C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS1. IDENTIFICATION, DEPENDANTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS



This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC STRATEGIC – PAGE 1

• Children– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for each dependent child– copy of adopti on papers for any and each adopted child– if parents are divorced or separated, copy of legal documents indicati ng custody agreements for

children under age 18– proof of conti nuous full-ti me studies for any accompanying dependant age 22 to 25



– copies of visas and/or status document for country of residence if diff erent than country of citi zenship– copies of entry visas, immigrati on stamps & temporary status permits for previous and current visits

to Canada


• Educati on and training– notarized copies of educati onal/training degrees, diplomas, certi fi cates and offi cial transcripts

including name and locati on of insti tuti on for principal applicant and spouse– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language

• English and/or French language ability– copies of educati onal testi ng, and/or employment documents demonstrati ng ability in either or both

offi cial language(s) for principal applicant and spouse– copies of non-Canadian documents must be notarized.

• Employment– notarized copies of lett ers of reference from the principal applicant’s and spouse’s employers for the

past 10 years or since age 18, whichever is longer. The lett ers must:- include specifi c start and end dates for the period of employment- describe the exact positi on, duti es and responsibiliti es of the employee- be on offi cial company lett erhead and signed by an authorized representati ve of the company,

including name and ti tle of that representati ve and contact informati on for the company– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language


3. SETTLEMENT FUNDS

• lett ers from fi nancial insti tuti ons indicati ng balance and history of the account in applicant’s and/or spouse’s name for the past three months

• bank account statements demonstrati ng access to transferable liquid funds and assets in applicant’s name• all copies must be notarized• proof of ownership of real estate (land and buildings) including a current market price evaluati on

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC STRATEGIC – PAGE 2


DOCUMENT CHECKLIST GENERAL STREAM MDOC GENERAL


A. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1. GENERAL STREAM

• proof that you have a close relati ve in Manitoba (see Secti on B) OR

• two original MAS (Manitoba Affi davit of Support) forms each completed and signed by a distant relati ve or friend who has lived in Manitoba for at least one year (see Secti on B) OR

• proof of secondary or post-secondary educati on completed in Manitoba as indicated on page 15 of the MPNP applicati on kit OR

• proof of six months of conti nuous work experience completed in Manitoba within the past 10 years AND

• proof that you meet other minimum criteria of the General stream as indicated on page 10 of the MPNP applicati on kit

B. IMMIGRATION FORMSYou must complete and att ach all of the following forms as described. Keep original Government of Canada forms to submit to the visa offi ce if you are nominated by Manitoba and submit copies of those forms to our offi ce.

1. MANITOBA FORMS



• MAS – Manitoba Affi davit of Support Form– two MAS forms completed and signed by distant relati ves or friends in Manitoba (MAS parts 1 and 4) OR– documents showing your relati onship to a close relati ve in Manitoba, such as birth or marriage

certi fi cates– for all MAS forms, the signatory must have been a resident of Manitoba for at least one year and

must provide proof of same – provide a copy of both sides of their Manitoba Health Card and copy of their Canadian passport, citi zenship or permanent resident card

– MAS forms must be witnessed by a Manitoba notary public or commissioner for oaths.– The Declarati on of Financial Support by Close Relati ve (MAS Part 2) must be completed only by a

close relati ve and only if the principal applicant’s fi nances do not meet MPNP requirements for sett lement funds. (See Item 4 under Am I Eligible to Apply? in the MPNP applicati on kit.) The MPNP does not accept a declarati on of fi nancial support from friends or distant relati ves.


• Applicati on for Permanent Residence in Canada Form (IMM 0008 GENERIC)– copies of form completed by the principal applicant – include a photocopied photo of the principal applicant and each accompanying family member

• Background Declarati on Form (IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over

the age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not– copy of refusal lett ers from Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada and/or the MPNP or other PNP


• Additi onal Family Informati on Form (IMM 5406)– copies of forms completed and signed by the principal applicant, spouse and each dependant over

the age of 18 whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not


This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC GENERAL – PAGE 1

C. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS1. IDENTIFICATION, DEPENDANTS AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• Identi fi cati on– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for principal applicant and spouse– copies of Nati onal Identi ty Cards for principal applicant and spouse, if applicable

• Marital statusInclude copies of applicable document(s):– marriage certi fi cate– documents proving common-law relati onship for at least one year– divorce certi fi cate or proof of separati on for previous relati onships– death certi fi cate

• Children– copies of birth certi fi cates showing names of both parents for each dependent child– copies of adopti on papers for any and each adopted child– if parents are divorced or separated, copies of legal documents indicati ng custody agreements for

children under age 18– proof of conti nuous full-ti me studies for any accompanying dependant age 22 to 25



– copies of visas and/or status document for country of residence if diff erent than country of citi zenship– copies of entry visas, immigrati on stamps and temporary status permits for previous and current

visits to Canada

2. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS• Educati on and training

– notarized copies of educati onal/training degrees, diplomas, certi fi cates and offi cial transcripts including names and locati ons of insti tuti ons for principal applicant and spouse

– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language– include evidence of completi on of educati on in Manitoba if your connecti on to the province is

through past educati on in Manitoba

• English and/or French language ability– copies of educati onal testi ng and/or employment documents demonstrati ng ability in either or both

offi cial language(s) for both applicant and spouse– Internati onal English Language Testi ng System (IELTS) test results– copies of non-Canadian documents must be notarized

• Employment– notarized copies of lett ers of reference from the principal applicant’s and spouse’s employers for the

past 10 years, which must:- include specifi c start and end dates for the period of employment- describe the exact positi on, duti es and responsibiliti es of the employee- be on offi cial company lett erhead and signed by an authorized representati ve of the company,

including name and ti tle of that representati ve and contact informati on- include evidence of at least six months of work experience in Manitoba if your connecti on to the

province is through past employment in Manitoba– att ach a certi fi ed translati on into English or French to each document issued in another language


3. SETTLEMENT FUNDS• lett ers from fi nancial insti tuti ons indicati ng balance and account history in applicant’s and/or spouse’s

name for the last three months• bank account statements showing access to transferable liquid funds and assets in applicant’s name• all copies must be notarized• proof of ownership of real estate (land and buildings) including a current market price evaluati on

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MDOC GENERAL – PAGE 2

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMAPPLICATION FORM MAPPThe principal applicant must complete this form. All questi ons must be answered completely and truthfully. Failure to provide complete and truthful informati on may result in the refusal of your applicati on. Please print clearly.

Principal applicant Spouse

Family name

Given name(s)

Date of birth (dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy)

Address of your current residence (include country and postal code)Mailing address for applicati on purposes.

Your e-mail address

Your telephone number

Preferred language for communicati ng with the MPNP English French

Number of children Number of children accompanying you to Canada

Spouse will accompany you to Canada? No Yes

OPTION 1: I AM APPLYING FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT STREAMPlease select one assessment stream. See guidelines in applicati on kit.

1. Employer Direct•I have included proof that I am currently employed full-ti me in Manitoba on a temporary work

permit, AND•I have included an original lett er from a Manitoba employer indicati ng I have been

off ered a full-ti me long term job.2. Internati onal Student •I have included copies of a Manitoba post-secondary educati on certi fi cate, AND

•a full-ti me job off er and post-graduati on temporary work permit

3. Family Support •I have included proof of, and an Affi davit of Support signed by a close relati ve who lives in Manitoba, AND

•I meet minimum stream assessment criteria.

4. General stream •I have included evidence of one of the following:

a close relati ve in Manitoba

two affi davits of support (MAS) from friends or distant relati ves in Manitoba

completed educati on in Manitoba

previous work experience in Manitoba

OPTION 2: I AM APPLYING FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER A STRATEGIC INITIATIVE See guidelines in applicati on kit.

I have included a Lett er of Invitati on received from the MPNP indicati ng that I meet eligibility criteria for a specifi c recruitment initi ati ve and inviti ng me to apply.

OCCUPATION UNDER WHICH I AM APPLYINGIntended occupati on – principal applicant

Number of years you have worked in your intended occupati on in the past 10 years:Intended occupati on – spouse

Number of years you have worked in your intended occupati on in the past 10 years:

Educati on/training – principal applicant (highest level att ained)

Total years secondary (high school) Total years post-secondary (aft er high school)10 years 12 years 1 year 2 years 3 years more than 3 years

Date accepted for assessment by Manitoba

This MPNP application kit is provided free by the government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MAPP PAGE 1

CITIZENSHIP & STATUS:Country ofresidence

Country ofciti zenship

Legal status in your country of residence: Citi zen Visitor Passport number

Student Worker Refugee Other: Expiry date

APPLICATION HISTORY Provide informati on concerning all previous immigrati on applicati ons to Canada.(Include all provincial nominee applicati ons.)Type of program or visa File number Result Date of result Desti nati on in Canada

DESTINATION IN MANITOBAName of city or town

PREVIOUS VISITS TO CANADA Describe all previous stays in Canada by the principal applicant and/or spouse and provide supporti ng documents.

Province Dates Status (visitor, student, worker, etc.)

Address

RELATIVES IN CANADA Do you or your spouse have relati ves living in Canada? Yes No Names of all relati ves in Canada City & province Relati onship to principal applicant Relati onship to spouse

LANGUAGE ABILITY All applicants – review the informati on under the language factor described in the applicati on kit guidelines for the General stream and provide your self-assessed score.

English self- assessed score French self-assessed score

Have you used English or French as the primary language of communicati on at work? No Yes How long?

Have you used English or French as the primary language of communicati on at school? No Yes How long?

Have you studied English/French as a foreign language or as a second language? No Yes

Hours of instructi on

SETTLEMENT FUNDS – personal net worth statementYou must provide supporti ng documents.

Assets – Indicate the value of your liquid assets in Canadian dollars.Debts – List in Canadian dollars the amount of loans and other fi nancial obligati ons including mortgages, fees owing to lawyers or consultants, alimony and child support payments. Use extra pages if necessary

Assets Dollar mount (Cdn.) Debts Dollar amount (Cdn.)

A. Cash A. Home mortgage or loan

B. Real estate B. Other mortgages or loan

C. Investments C. Other

D. Other

(1) Total assets(add A - D above)

(2) Total debts(add A - C above)

Net Worth: (1) - (2) = C $


YOUR MANITOBA CONNECTION OR MANITOBA WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Off er of employment Contact informati on for employerEmployer name

AddressPhone and fax number

E-mail addressContact person

2. Close relati ve Contact informati on for relati veName


E-mail addressDescribe relati onship

3. Family-like support or community supporter Contact informati on for one friend, distant relati ve or community supporter

NameAddress

Phone and fax numberE-mail address

Relati onship Distant relati ve Friend Other:

4. Manitoba educati on Name of school and program completedName of insti tuti on

Describe programDate program started

Date program completed

5. Manitoba work experience Contact informati on for employerEmployer name


E-mail addressDurati on of employment (Dates) Part-Time Full-Time

MAPP SCHEDULE 1

AUTHORITY TO DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION•You may designate one individual (a relati ve, friend, community supporter or a paid immigrati on representati ve) who can obtain

informati on about your applicati on on your behalf. You must sign the following informati on release naming this representati ve.•If you are applying for considerati on under the Family Support stream you must designate the close relati ve in Manitoba named

in your applicati on.•You must read, initi al and sign the Code of Conduct on the following page indicati ng whether or not you are using the services

of a paid immigrati on representati ve. If you are using the services of a paid immigrati on representati ve, your representati ve must also sign the Code of Conduct and provide proof that he/she is a member in good standing of the Canadian Society for Immigrati on Consultants or a Law Society within Canada.

•You may remove or change the authority given to an immigrati on representati ve or other individual at any ti me by providing a request to the MPNP in writi ng. You must remove the authority of the individual named below, before you can provide authority to another individual.

I authorize the release of personal informati on from my immigrati on records to the following parti es:My relati ve, friend or community

supporterName Telephone number

E-mail address

Mailing address with postal code

Signature of principal applicant Date

––––– OR –––––My Canadian immigrati on lawyer/consultant/agent

Print name Immigrati on Firm or company name

Signature of principal applicant Date


MAPP SCHEDULE 2

CODE OF CONDUCTAll applicants and paid immigrati on representati ves must read the Code of Conduct and sign the appropriate secti ons.

Manitoba Labour and Immigrati on requires that all immigrati on representati ves (individual representati ves who receive a fee) who act on behalf of applicants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program agree to abide by this code of conduct. All immigrati on representati ves who wish to represent an applicant to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program must be members in good standing of the Canadian Society for Immigrati on Consultants or of a Law Society in Canada and must comply with the following minimum standards:

1. to indicate clearly at all ti mes and in all materials that they act as independent agents and do not represent in any way the Government of Manitoba or any of its departments or agencies

2. to advise all potenti al clients that applying to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program does not require them to use the services of an immigrati on representati ve, with this informati on to be provided to the client at the fi rst contact or the earliest possible opportunity and again prior to their signing a contract with the immigrati on representati ve

3. to advise all clients that they are free to communicate directly with the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program on their own behalf even while represented by the immigrati on representati ve

4. to adverti se and accept assignments for only those services which the immigrati on representati ve is capable of providing, and from which the immigrati on representati ve reasonably believes there will be real benefi ts to the client

5. to disclose to the province the fact that they are representi ng their clients, and to relay all correspondence from the province about a client’s fi le directly to the client without modifi cati on or undue delay

6. to act responsibly, with due diligence and in a ti mely manner in the handling of their clients’ cases

7. to not sign, submit or otherwise be associated with any applicati on, lett er, report or other document provided by or submitt ed about a client, which contains false or misleading informati on

8. to not engage in any unlawful acti vity personally or on behalf of a client

9. to not work or collaborate in any way with others who are engaging in any unlawful acti vity

10. to hold in strict confi dence all informati on acquired in the course of the professional relati onship concerning the aff airs of their clients, and to not divulge any such informati on unless authorized by the client or required to do so by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program or by law

11. to take care to avoid confl icts of interest and upon becoming aware of the existence of a confl ict, to fully disclose at the earliest possible opportunity the existence and circumstances of the confl ict to the client, and to the Province of Manitoba, if the confl ict in any way aff ects the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

12. to not allow any outside business or professional interests to jeopardize their professional integrity, independence or competence as immigrati on representati ve

13. to provide clients with complete and accurate informati on regarding the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program and all other matt ers about their clients’ interest in immigrati on

14. to advise the clients of the requirement that applicants under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program have a bona fi de intent to reside and work or do business in Manitoba and to not knowingly submit or conti nue with Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program applicati ons on behalf of clients who do not possess this bona fi de intent

15. to be truthful in all forms of communicati ons and media, and to refrain from misleading statements, exaggerati ons or innuendo (for example, Manitoba does not have any special or preferenti al arrangements with any immigrati on consultant or lawyer. Therefore, an immigrati on representati ve cannot guarantee acceptance under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, immigrati on status or citi zenship. Similarly an immigrati on representati ve should not claim to have a special relati onship or arrangement with or connecti on with the Government of Manitoba or any of its departments, which implies preferenti al treatment, etc.)

16. to not undertake to act for, charge or accept any fee, which is not fully disclosed, fair and reasonable

Applicant’s initi als


CODE OF CONDUCT conti nued

REPRESENTATIVE DECLARATION

I,

Full name

hereby confi rm that I am familiar with the contents of this Code of Conduct and understand the described standards expected of my services as an immigrati on representati ve. I acknowledge that I will comply with the code in providing assistance to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Applicant listed below.

Company name

Address

Telephone and fax

E-mail address

Describe services provided to applicant

I am a member in good standing of the Canadian Society for Immigrati on Consultants or of a law society

in Canada and as required I have included proof of this membership with this applicati on. Yes No

Signature of immigrati on representati ve Signature of witness Date

APPLICANT DECLARATION Complete and sign if you are using the services of a paid representati ve.

I,

Full name

hereby confi rm that I am familiar with the contents of this Code of Conduct and understand that they describe the standards expected of any immigrati on representati ve that I have engaged to assist me in preparing my applicati on for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

I have paid or will pay the following individual in connecti on with preparati on of my applicati on:

Name

Describe services provided

Signature of principal applicant Signature of witness Date

APPLICANT DECLARATIONComplete and sign if you are not using the services of a paid representati ve.

I,

Principal applicant - full name

hereby confi rm that the services of an immigrati on representati ve were not used in connecti on with my applicati on for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

Signature of principal applicant Signature of witness Date


MAPP SCHEDULE 3

INFORMATION RELEASE AND APPLICANT DECLARATIONThis informati on release and declarati on must be signed by the principal applicant and spouse authorizing the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Branch of Manitoba Labour and Immigrati on to collect and disclose personal informati on to assess this applicati on to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, and declaring that the informati on provided is true and accurate.

I, Date of birthPrincipal applicant – full name (dd/mm/yy)

I, Date of birthSpouse – full name (dd/mm/yy)

ofAddress

in the city/town of country of

do hereby authorize the designated representati ves of Manitoba Labour and Immigrati on (the department), Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Branch to exchange all personal informati on collected by and disclosed to Manitoba as part of my applicati on for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program to be disclosed to other parti es in Manitoba and elsewhere to assess this applicati on.

I understand that Manitoba may contact such parti es to verify informati on provided by me in this applicati on. I understand that I have the right to examine and request correcti ons or amendments to my personal records, whether held by a provincial or federal government offi ce.

I consent to the Manitoba Labour and Immigrati on (the department) collecti ng any personal and other informati on, including informati on about our address, telephone number, social insurance numbers, marital status, employment, income, assets, liabiliti es, benefi ts received under other government programs or any other relevant personal informati on, required to verify any informati on provided about my involvement in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (the Program) and to locate and contact me about evaluati ng the program and my parti cipati on in it.

I consent to the department collecti ng this informati on from any federal, provincial, municipal or other local authority (such as Canada Revenue Agency, Citi zenship and Immigrati on Canada, Canada Border Service Agency, Manitoba Family Services and Housing, Service Canada and Manitoba Health) or any other person, department, agency or organizati on holding such informati on.

Any informati on provided to Manitoba will only be disclosed under the Freedom of Informati on and Protecti on of Privacy Act. I consent to the disclosure of the above noted informati on by these persons, departments, agencies and organizati ons to the department and the Department disclosing to these persons, departments agencies or organizati ons such personal informati on as may be necessary to obtain the informati on required by the department for the program.

I declare that the informati on I have given in this applicati on is truthful, complete and correct.

I understand that any false statements or concealment of informati on may result in Manitoba refusing my applicati on or, if applicable, withdrawing my nominati on.

I understand that my failure to provide a complete applicati on package including all required forms and credible, supporti ng documentati on may result in the return or refusal of my applicati on.

I understand all these statements and asked for and received an explanati on on every point that was not clear to me.

Signature of principal applicant Signature of witness

Signature of spouse Signature of witness

Signed at: DateCity/Town and Country

The personal informati on on this form is collected under the authority of Manitoba’s Freedom of Informati on and Protecti on of Privacy Act (S 36 1b). Personal informati on is necessary for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program and is used and/or disclosed to assess your applicati on to this program. Under the provisions of the act individuals have the right to protecti on of, and access to, personal informati on. For informati on contact: (204) 945-2806

A FIPPA request should be made on the Applicati on for Access form, which is available on the website: htt p://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/fi ppa/index.html

MAPP PAGE 6

PART 1: DECLARATION OF SUPPORT

• This secti on must be completed by the signatory of this Affi davit of Support. • Close relati ves must include documents demonstrati ng relati onship to the applicant and/or spouse/common-law partner, if

applicable. • Close relati ves and distant relati ves or friends who sign this affi davit must include proof of Canadian citi zenship or

permanent resident status and proof of established residence in Manitoba for at least one year (eg. Canadian passport, record of landing, permanent resident card, Manitoba Health Card).

I, of Name Address including city and postal code

Date of birth E-mail address Phone number (day) Phone number (evening)

MAKE OATH AND SAY THAT:

1. I am a Canadian citi zen or permanent resident of Canada and I have lived in Manitoba for at least one year.

2. I am a close relati ve, distant relati ve or friend of the principal applicant or his/her spouse named below and that I have provided documentati on proving that I am a close relati ve of this individual and/or a personal lett er of support (MAS page 4) if the individual and/or spouse, if applicable, is/are my friend or distant relati ve.

Name and address of my relati ve or friend who is applying to the MPNP:

Family name Given name

Address including city, country, postal code

Describe your exact relati onship to this person. (Be specifi c. For example: “my spouse’s sister” or “my cousin [mother’s brother’s son]” or “my personal friend.”

3. I declare that my spouse, if applicable, agrees with the terms and conditi ons contained in this affi davit.

4. I declare that I clearly understand that the applicant(s) to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program named below must make a formal declarati on of their intenti on to live and work in Manitoba, that I will not knowingly support the applicati on of individuals who do not intend to live in Manitoba, and that I will be prohibited from supporti ng other relati ves or friends in the future if the applicant named on this affi davit (and/or any dependants) does not sett le successfully and permanently in Manitoba.

Name of principal applicant Name of spouse

Date receivedby Manitoba

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT MAS

• Family Support stream: The close relati ve named by the applicant must complete this form.

• General stream: two distant relati ves or two friends named by the applicant must each complete their own MAS form.

• This form cannot be signed by a paid immigrati on representati ve or anyone who is not a relati ve or friend of the principal applicant and/or the principal applicant’s family.

• This form cannot be signed by any elected offi cial in Canada or his/her staff .

Who should complete this form?

This form is made available free by the Government of Manitoba and is not to be sold to applicants. MAS - Page 1

Names of all accompanying dependants (use additi onal page if required):

5. I am sati sfi ed that the applicant has the required amount of sett lement funds ($10,000 Cdn for a principal applicant and $2,000 Cdn for each accompanying family member) and/or a bona fi de off er of long-term, full-ti me employment in Manitoba and/or a signed declarati on of fi nancial support by the close relati ve signing this affi davit, and I am aware that the MPNP may refuse any applicant who cannot provide evidence of suffi cient sett lement funds.

6. I am prepared to assist the applicant and his/her family to establish successfully in Manitoba as follows:

7. I declare that I have known the principal applicant and/or spouse for:

❏ One year or more ❏ Less than one year How long? ❏ Never met

8. I declare that I have also supported or sponsored other relati ves or friends as immigrants to Canada.

❏ Yes ❏ No

If “Yes,” give details below (att ach additi onal page if required):

Name Date of applicati on Type of program Date landed in Canada (eg. provincial nominee, federal family class)

Address and telephone number of other person(s) I supported or sponsored:

Employer of other person(s) I supported or sponsored:

Address and telephone number of other person(s) I supported or sponsored:

Employer of other person(s) I supported or sponsored:

9. I affi rm that I have not received or been promised payment or other considerati on for signing this affi davit of support.

10. I declare the informati on provided is true, complete and accurate, and I give consent to Manitoba to verify any informati on I have provided in this affi davit of support.

11. I understand that the provision of any false statements or concealment of any material fact may result in, but is not limited to, some or all of the following consequences:

• refusal to approve this support or future support to other applicants• refusal to grant or withdrawal of the principal applicant’s Certi fi cate of Nominati on • other enforcement acti on

12. I understand and am prepared to comply with all the commitments and obligati ons contained in this affi davit of support, having asked for and received an explanati on on every point about which I may have been uncertain.

13. I swear this support to be bona fi de.


AFFIRMED and SWORN before me at ) Signature of person swearing affi davit

)

in the province of Manitoba, ) Signature of notary public/commissioner for oaths

this day of 20 )

Name of notary public in and for Manitoba or commissioner for oaths: My commission expires:

(city)

(day/month) (year)

PART 2: DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT BY CLOSE RELATIVE ONLY

• This secti on should be completed only by the Manitoba close relati ve of an applicant who cannot demonstrate suffi cient sett lement funds as described in the MPNP applicati on kit.

• Close relati ves declaring support must include fi nancial documents such as their bank statements, tax statements, proof of assets (property, investments, etc.), proof of employment (including salary informati on) etc.

I, of Name Address including city and postal code

Date of birth E-mail address Phone number (day) Phone number (evening)

MAKE OATH AND SAY THAT:

1. I will ensure that all processing and right of landing fees, medical and transportati on costs and any other pre-arrival costs of the principal applicant and his/her accompanying dependants are paid.

2. I hereby agree to ensure that the essenti al needs of the principal applicant and any accompanying dependants are met from the date of landing in Canada including, but not limited to, providing shelter, food, clothing and other goods or services necessary for day-to-day living in Manitoba as well as the dental care, eye care and other healthcare needs not provided by Manitoba Health.

3. I hereby accept full responsibility for ensuring that the principal applicant and his/her accompanying dependants shall not rely on any social assistance or other government income-support program in Manitoba or other Canadian province or territory.

4. I affi rm that this support cannot be terminated once the Manitoba has issued a Certi fi cate of Nominati on for the principal applicant and accompanying dependants.

5. I permit the sharing, release and exchange by and to Manitoba and the Government of Canada as necessary of any personal, fi nancial or corporate fi nancial informati on on the understanding that this informati on may be used to assist in verifying, assessing, evaluati ng, monitoring and enforcing this affi davit of support.

6. I have suffi cient fi nancial resources and experti se to fulfi ll this affi davit of support and have provided a confi rmati on-of-employment lett er, bank records and ownership documents to demonstrate my fi nancial ability to honour the commitments I have made in this affi davit of support.

7. I agree to be the principal contact and representati ve for my relati ve in Canada and I understand that Manitoba will not recognize any paid immigrati on representati ve with respect to the processing of his/her applicati on for permanent resident status in Canada where this fi nancial declarati on of support has been included in the applicati on.

8. I declare the informati on provided is true, complete and accurate and I give consent to Manitoba to verify any informati on I have provided in this declarati on if fi nancial support.

9. I understand that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is not a sponsorship program and that all applicants will be assessed on the basis of their educati on, work experience and demonstrated ability to sett le successfully in Manitoba.

10. I swear this declarati on of fi nancial support to be bona fi de.

In Manitoba it is illegal for a commissioner for oaths to charge a fee to sign this document. A notary public may charge a fee.



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this day of 20 )


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(day/month) (year)

PART 3: PERSONAL LETTER OF SUPPORT BY FRIEND OR DISTANT RELATIVE

General stream: all distant relati ves or friends of applicants applying to the General stream must complete this secti on. Please describe how you know the applicant and why you are supporti ng his or her applicati on to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. (Att ach additi onal pages if necessary.):


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this day of 20 )


(city)

(day/month) (year)

The personal informati on on this form is collected under the authority of Manitoba’s Freedom of Informati on and Protecti on of Privacy Act (S 36 1b). Personal informati on is necessary for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program and is used and/or disclosed to assess your applicati on to this program. Under the provisions of the act individuals have the right to protecti on of, and access to, personal informati on. For informati on contact: (204) 945-2806

A FIPPA request should be made on the Applicati on for Access form, which is available on the Manitoba government website:manitoba.ca/chc/fi ppa/index.html




For more information and to submit application:

Manitoba Labour and ImmigrationImmigration, Settlement and Multiculturalism Division

7th Floor, 213 Notre Dame AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1N3

Telephone: (Canada 001) 204-945-2806Fax: (Canada 001) 204-948-2256

E-mail: [email protected]: www.immigratemanitoba.com

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programfor Skilled Workers

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