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Candidate Profile Summary (2025)
West Central Manitoba Immigration Initiative
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Immigration Division of the Manitoba Department of Labour and Immigration in partnership with Rural Municipalities in the West Central Manitoba has agreed to an immigration initiative addressing this region’s urgent, short, and long-term labour needs demonstrated by employers. This immigration initiative is data driven and supported by the community.

This initiative is a collaboration of eight (8) municipalities/communities in the west central region of Manitoba with the main objective to address local labour shortages, addressing Indigenous reconciliation, increase francophone/bilingual demographics, and proactively address business succession in the following rural municipalities of Manitoba:

Municipality of Russell-Binscarth
RM of Riding Mountain West
Yellowhead Municipality
Rossburn Municipality
Municipality of Roblin
Prairie View Municipality
Rural Municipality of Ellice-Archie (Francophone)
Gambler First Nation Treaty 4-1874

IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all the minimum criteria at the time of creating your MPNP Expression of Interest profile (EOI). You must continually meet the WCMII and MPNP selection criteria. This means that if your situation has changed, your application will be reassessed by WCMII Selection Committee to re-evaluate WCMII’s continued support of your application and will be assessed accordingly to MPNP criteria.

NOTE:

While the WCMII will add support to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) application, the candidate must meet the MPNP criteria in order to be nominated for permanent residency by the Province of Manitoba, not by the WCMII’s Selection Committee. Issuance of MPNP Invitation To Apply (ITA) does not guarantee nomination. The MPNP application assessment process begins only when an application is received by the MPNP.

Who cannot apply to the MPNP? Eligibility - Skilled Worker in Manitoba | Manitoba Immigration

The following are not eligible to submit an application to the MPNP:

Refugee claimants, or individuals involved in a federal appeal or removal process
Live-in Caregivers currently living in Canada
Temporary foreign workers currently working and residing in a province other than Manitoba
Spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Individuals who have been refused by the MPNP within the last six months and who are not able to address the reason(s) for refusal
Individuals who have an active immigration application with any other provincial immigration program or federal immigration program in Canada. Note: an Express Entry profile is not considered an immigration application.

If you or your spouse already have an active MPNP application, you are not eligible to submit an additional application to any other stream/pathway of the MPNP.

We require the following attachments in PDF Format. Please do not send partial documents.

1. IELTS General test completed within the last 2 years(*)

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2. Resume in chronological order with newest experience listed first. Do not exceed 2 pages(*)

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3. Letter of Intent to settle in Manitoba(*)

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4. Candidate Profile Summary and Questionnaire (this form)

5. If applicable, an in-person Exploratory Visit Report: See Section 9

6. What NOC Code are you applying under?(*)

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If applicable, letter from employer

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Candidate Profile Summary

1. Personal Data

Candidate Name as in Passport(*)

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Email(*)

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Do you have a valid visa to Canada?(*)

Yes No

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When are you able to travel?(*)

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How did you hear about the program and how were you referred?(*)

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Do you have relative or close family in Manitoba?(*)

Yes No

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How many?(*)

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Relative 1 Name(*)

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Relationship to Relative 1(*)

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Relative 1 City and Province of Residency(*)

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Relative 1 Phone Number(*)

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Relative 2 Name(*)

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Relative 2 City and Province of Residency(*)

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Relative 3 Name(*)

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Relative 3 City and Province of Residency(*)

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Relative 4 Name(*)

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Relative 4 City and Province of Residency(*)

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Relative 5 Name(*)

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Relationship to Relative 5(*)

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Relative 5 City and Province of Residency(*)

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Relative 5 Phone Number(*)

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STOP! Did you complete the MPNP SELF-ASSESSMENT? You need 60 points.(*)

Yes, I completed the MPNP SELF-ASSESSMENT and have at least 60 points.

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Please find the self-assessment worksheet here: https://immigratemanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/manitoba-immigration-mpnp-points-worksheet-interactive-2.pdf

2. Age

Applicant should be between the ages of 21-45. Note: There is no age restriction to apply, however, candidates between the ages of 21-45 score the maximum MPNP assessment points.

Primary Applicant Information

Primary Applicant First Name(*)

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Primary Applicant Date of Birth(*)

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Primary Applicant Citizenship(*)

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How many other people are you bringing?(*)

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Second Applicant Information

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Third Applicant Information

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Fifth Applicant Information

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Relationship With Primary Applicant(*)

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3. Education

Main Applicant: Minimum one-year post-secondary (8 months) academic or training program for which a diploma, certificate or degree was received.

How many post-secondary academic or training programs have you completed?(*)

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Program Completed(*)

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Length of Program(*)

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Institution(*)

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Online Or In Class(*)

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Program Completed (2)(*)

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Institution (2)(*)

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4. OPTIONAL: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree/diploma is valid and equal to a Canadian one. You must use an organization on this list: (1) University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (2) International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (3) World Education Services (4) International Qualifications Assessment Service (5) International Credential Evaluation Service

How many educational credential assessments have you done?(*)

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Degree Assessed(*)

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Designated Organization That Completed The Assessment(*)

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Degree Assessed (2)(*)

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Designated Organization That Completed The Assessment (2)(*)

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5. Work Experience

Minimum 2 years’ full-time work experience in the last 5 years.

Calculation of Work experience:

Calculating EOI employment points:
Any period of employment that are 6 months (minimum of 30 hrs p/wk) or greater (in the past 5 years) can be added together for calculating EOI employment points.

Examples:

Applicant has worked the following in the past 5 years:
Applicant has worked the following in Manitoba:

7 months with employer A
8 months with employer B (current ongoing position)
= Applicant is eligible to apply because they have been with their current employer in excess of 6 months
7 months with Employer A
5 months with employer B (current ongoing position)
=Applicant is not eligible to apply because they had changed employers and their 6-month eligibility clock restarted when they changed employers
7 months employment as food counter attendant with employer A
5 months employment as a food service supervisor with employer A. Applicant got a promotion and is still working for the same employer but under a different NOC (current ongoing position)
=Applicant is is eligible because their employers have not changed and they have exceeded the 6-month requirement.

****Employment periods are not required to be consecutive. Gaps in employment are ok when calculating, as long as periods of employment are at least 6 months.

Temporary Measure Overview:
Effective immediately and continuing until December 31, 2027 (unless
extended or modified), designated regional initiatives are eligible to
endorse candidates who are currently working within designated regional
initiative jurisdictions, to submit for a MPNP Invitation to Apply
(ITA), subject to the criteria below.

This includes candidates who:
Are awaiting an MPNP assessment decision on an existing application.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible under this temporary measure, candidates must:

Hold a valid temporary work permit, including the
Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and the
Israeli Palestinian Temporary Public Policy (I-PTPP).
Complete 12 months of full-time continuous employment in the designated regional community and have a confirmed ongoing employment.

STOP! Do not fill the application if your current National Occupation Classification Code is not found on this list: WCMII’s Labour Market Survey 2023 - Consolidated Report

Applicants already currently working within a West Central Manitoba community may still apply even if their NOC is not listed.

Find your National Occupation Classification (NOC) - Canada.ca

Employment History

Current/Most Recent Occupation

Occupation(*)

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NOC/TEER(*)

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Employer Name(*)

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Employer Website

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When did you start working here?(*)

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Do you still work here?(*)

Yes No

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When did you stop working here?(*)

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Previous Occupation

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NOC/TEER

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When did you start working here?

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When did you stop working here?

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Third Most Recent Occupation

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When did you start working here?

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When did you stop working here?

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6. a. Official Language Proficiency

IELTS test taken within the last 2 years:

IELTS General score is required for the purpose of this program. Make sure you get the required CLB for your selected NOC as seen here: www.immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate-to-manitoba/in-demand-occupations/

And make sure your NOC corresponds with the NOC TEER.

NOTE: The minimum eligibility language criteria for MPNP – Strategic Initiative is CLB 5. However, applicants are also required to meet corresponding NOC TEER language requirements.

IELTS Test Date(*)

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Listening Score(*)

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Reading Score(*)

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Writing Score(*)

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Speaking Score(*)

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Average Score(*)

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6. b. Second official language (French)

Score must be NCLC 5 or higher.

Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French

Have you completed a TEF Canada Test? (Optional)(*)

Yes No

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TEF Test Date(*)

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Listening Score(*)

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Reading Score(*)

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Writing Score(*)

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Speaking Score(*)

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Settlement Funds – Liquid Assets: This should be liquid, transferable settlement funds available upon arrival to Manitoba as a Permanent Resident and after satisfying your relocation and settlement expenses.

For MPNP assessment purposes Settlement Funds | Manitoba Immigration : $10,000 per principal applicant and plus $2000 for each dependent.

NOTE: Skilled workers applying on the basis of ongoing employment in Manitoba must still provide documented proof of settlement funds in their name. However, the MPNP will consider your current income, so you may not necessarily be required to meet the minimum required amount of $10,000 plus $2,000 per accompanying family member.

7. Settlement Funds – Non-Liquid Assets: Proof of funds

Settlement Funds | Manitoba Immigration

NOTE: Please do not sell your assets until receiving permanent residence visa.

Primary Applicant Proof of Funds

Please list all of your investments/assets here(*)

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What is the market value in your foreign currency of your assets and investments?(*)

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What is the conversion rate of your foreign currency to CAD?(*)

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How much are your assets and investments worth in CAD?(*)

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If you are applying with a spouse, does your spouse have assets/investments in their name?(*)

I am not applying with a spouse
Yes
No

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Spouse Proof of Funds

Please list all of your investments/assets here(*)

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What is the market value in your foreign currency of your assets and investments?(*)

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What is the conversion rate of your foreign currency to CAD?(*)

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How much are your assets and investments worth in CAD?(*)

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9. Exploratory Visit: Virtual/In-person

Have you already visited the West Central Manitoba Community you intend to immigrate to?(*)

Yes No

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Please use this document to write your exploratory report: https://immigratewcm.com/images/application/WCMII%20EXPLORATORY%20REPORT-%20BLANK.docx

(Clicking on the above link will download a Word document you can use as a template)

Please upload your exploratory report(*)

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We require all applicants to submit an exploratory report. If you have not already visited the West Central Manitoba Community you intend to immigrate to, we will require you to submit an exploratory report after your visit.

Please use this document to write your exploratory report: https://immigratewcm.com/images/application/WCMII%20EXPLORATORY%20REPORT-%20BLANK.docx

(Clicking on the above link will download a Word document you can use as a template)

10. Declaration For Commitment To Live In Manitoba

1. I am the principal applicant who is applying for support of West Central Manitoba Immigration Initiative for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program to reside in Manitoba.

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2. I am a citizen of:(*)

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and I reside with (list all family members)(*)

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in (location)(*)

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If I am approved for Canadian PR status, I intend to be a legitimate resident of Manitoba. I declare that myself and any family members that accompany me (named above) intend to live in the Province of Manitoba.

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I understand that the West Central Manitoba Immigration Initiative may verify my residency to comply with mandatory reporting on candidate retention rates, which the Manitoba Government uses to assess the program’s performance.

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Principal Applicant Name (name as in passport)(*)

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Date of Submission(*)

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I am submitting this form form the city of:(*)

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In the country of:(*)

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Signature(*)

Sign Above

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Skilled Worker Program
Online Application

West Central Manitoba Immigration Initiatives Application Form

Candidate Profile Summary

1. Personal Data

2. Age

Primary Applicant Information

Second Applicant Information

Third Applicant Information

Fourth Applicant Information

Fifth Applicant Information

3. Education

4. OPTIONAL: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

5. Work Experience

Calculation of Work experience:

Employment History

Current/Most Recent Occupation

Previous Occupation

Third Most Recent Occupation

6. a. Official Language Proficiency

6. b. Second official language (French)

7. Settlement Funds – Non-Liquid Assets: Proof of funds

Primary Applicant Proof of Funds

Spouse Proof of Funds

8. Adaptability Factors

9. Exploratory Visit: Virtual/In-person

10. Declaration For Commitment To Live In Manitoba

Skilled Worker ProgramOnline Application

West Central Manitoba Immigration Initiatives Application Form

Candidate Profile Summary

1. Personal Data

2. Age

Primary Applicant Information

Second Applicant Information

Third Applicant Information

Fourth Applicant Information

Fifth Applicant Information

3. Education

4. OPTIONAL: Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

5. Work Experience

Calculation of Work experience:

Employment History

Current/Most Recent Occupation

Previous Occupation

Third Most Recent Occupation

6. a. Official Language Proficiency

6. b. Second official language (French)

7. Settlement Funds – Non-Liquid Assets: Proof of funds

Primary Applicant Proof of Funds

Spouse Proof of Funds

8. Adaptability Factors

9. Exploratory Visit: Virtual/In-person

10. Declaration For Commitment To Live In Manitoba

Skilled Worker Program
Online Application