Cost of Canadian Permanent Residency via investment has never been so low

 

The Canadian Residency by Investment program, known as the Canada Start-Up Visa program, has become one of the most affordable residency-by-investment programs worldwide for individuals and their families looking to acquire alternate or second citizenship.

Canada Start-Up Visa Program

The Canada Start-up Visa Program is currently the only direct permanent residency program via investment, enacted by the Canadian government with the intent to encourage the flow of foreign capital into Canada's economy and to promote entrepreneurship and employment in Canada. The program is focused on bolstering the culture of entrepreneurship in Canada in the form of new businesses or start-ups. To accomplish these goals, the Canadian Government is looking both for founders with innovative business ideas and also qualified investors to pool their skills and funds into the business of a Start-Up Founder.

Who is Eligible?

A Start-Up Founder can be an experienced entrepreneur who may have had successful innovative Start-Ups abroad and would now like to enter the Canadian market with a similar business plan. Applicants can also be individuals that don't have their own innovative Start-Up idea but have skills and experience in their field of work which could assist in the success of a Founder's business idea. In this case, individuals can become a participating member of a Start-Up idea, thereby, qualifying through their profile and minimum investment amount rather than through an innovative business idea of their own.

Through this path, the investor, the investor's spouse, and any number of children under the age of 22 can be included on a single application for direct permanent residency.

Benefits of Canadian Permanent Residency

Employment without Sponsorship: Canadian permanent residents can legally live and work in Canada. They are not tied to an employer, job, or even a province. Canadian permanent residents can also start their enterprises. Additionally, they can leave and enter Canada’s borders using their Canadian permanent resident card, or permanent resident travel documents (PRTD).

Free Healthcare: Many immigrants choose Canada for a benefit not available in many other countries - universal healthcare. This is a system where healthcare is covered by the federal government via tax dollars, to equalize the availability of quality healthcare to each of its residents and citizens. For those thinking of retiring in Canada, or later sponsoring elderly parents, the Canadian healthcare system is extremely attractive.

Free Education and Tuition Benefits: Canada is known to have one of the most reputed education systems in the world. As a result, many immigrants choose the Canada Start-up Visa program as a path for future planning for their children. For permanent residents, primary, elementary, and secondary (high school) education is free of charge through the Canadian public school system. Post-secondary students are considered domestic and therefore are not restricted by international admissions quotas in competitive Canadian universities or graduate programs. In addition, Canadian resident tuition rates are at times one-fifth that of international tuition rates. For one child in a four-year bachelor program, a family may save up to $200,000. This benefit is especially helpful for families who choose to send multiple children to Canada for post-secondary education or multiple degrees. Canadian permanent residents are also able to avail a vast array of scholarships and government grants which are not available to international students.

Fast Route to a Canadian Passport: The Canada Start-Up Visa Program is also coveted by those who are seeking Canadian citizenship and a passport. Permanent residents are entitled to obtain Canadian Citizenship and a passport if they have physically lived in the country for three out of five years. As soon as this requirement is fulfilled, the permanent resident can apply for citizenship, without having to hold their permanent resident status for five years in full. Canadian passport holders can then enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 185 countries and do not require a minimum number of days in Canada to maintain their citizenship.

Start-Up Visa Program vs. Canada Skilled Worker Express Entry

The Canada Start-Up Visa Program has now replaced the Canada Express Entry Program as the most efficient federal direct-to-permanent residency program. The Express Entry Program has been marketed worldwide as one of the most accessible skilled worker programs in the world. A few years ago, Canada dropped the requirement of obtaining a Canadian job offer to qualify under Express Entry, and since then, the number of qualified applicants has increased significantly. This high number of applications has made the program highly competitive, making it almost impossible for those over the age of 30 and with little to no work or educational experience within Canada, to be chosen for the program even with what is considered a high points profile.

The Express Entry Program, drawing applicants with only the highest number of points has made it an unpredictable route for those looking for guaranteed entry into Canada. With no real timeline or certainty of being drawn for permanent residency from the Express Entry pool, families are unable to plan adequately for relocation or children's schooling. Even those with high skills, high English language scores, and many years of foreign work experience are not guaranteed to be drawn for permanent residency within a 12-month pool period.

Selecting the Right Immigration Firm

When one selects an immigration consulting firm to handle their Canada Start-Up visa program application, it is crucial to do your research. Cross-check the firm's track record as well as its consultancy practices. It is important to note that not all immigration firms are equal in terms of experience, ethical practices, and industry knowledge and relationships. If a firm is touting a program in which an applicant is 'guaranteed' to obtain Canadian permanent residency or a passport for what seems to be a nominal investment amount, they are encouraged to be aware of offers that seem too good to be true. To save yourself from facing any punitive action or travel ban by the government, it is always advised to secure your immigration status in Canada via legitimate means and with well-reputed advisory firms and legal teams.

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Provinces working to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in Canada

In the face of a severe shortage of registered nurses, British Columbia and Ontario are working to remove obstacles for internationally educated nurses.

British Columbia has recently announced that it is removing some of the barriers for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to register with the province. It will do so by removing application fees and providing new financial support to nurses returning to practice after a period of absence.

The province says it will now cover application and assessment fees for IENs, which can cost more than $3,700. Further, the province will provide up to $4,000 per person to cover assessments and eligible travel costs for nurses returning to practice after a period of absence.

“Supporting nurses is key to our work to making health care accessible to all British Columbians. Still, the demand for nurses is outpacing the supply,” said Premier David Eby. “There are talented and skilled nurses with the right experience who want to practice in BC and support high-quality care, but they are kept on the sidelines by an expensive and complicated registration process. Whether a nurse was trained in or out of the province, we are ready to welcome those who are ready to care for British Columbians.”

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The BC government announced $12 million in bursaries for IENs back in April 2022. Since the funding was announced, 5,000 people have expressed an interest in nursing in British Columbia. Of these, 2,000 people are actively working toward the completion of the registration and assessment process.

Overall, more than 90% of nursing applications received by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives in 2022 came following the changes.

Ontario is also working to hire and retain more IENs

Last fall, Ontario made similar strides toward smoothing the path for IENs. In October, the Ontario Ministry of Health, the College of Nurses of Ontario, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario implemented several changes, such as:

• Allowing internationally educated nurses to register in a temporary class and begin working sooner while they work towards full registration;
• Making it easier for non-practicing or retired nurses to return to the field by introducing flexibility to the requirement that they need to have practiced nursing within a certain period of time before applying for reinstatement; and
• Creating a new temporary independent practice registration class for physicians from other provinces and territories, making it easier for them to work for up to 90 days in Ontario.

These measures were the beginning of a longer-term plan. Additional measures for IENs came into effect on January 1 this year that will have a further positive impact and speed up the registration process including:

• Requiring health regulatory colleges to comply with time limits to make registration decisions;
• Prohibiting health regulatory colleges from requiring Canadian work experience for the purpose of registration, with some exceptions such as when equivalent international experience is accepted; and
• Accepting language tests approved under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to reduce duplicate language proficiency testing for immigrants to Canada.

Ontario supported over 800 IENs between last January and October by expanding funding to the supervised practice experience partnership program. The province expects that number to go up to 1,000 by the end of March this year.

Like BC, Ontario is temporarily covering the cost of fees for examinations, applications, and registration fees for the College of Nurses of Ontario, which can go as high as $1,500. Finally, Ontario has invested $764 million to provide Ontario nurses with up to $5,000 as a retention incentive.

Why is Canada working so hard to attract healthcare workers?

Canada’s healthcare system is under pressure due to several factors such as an aging population. This means there are more people requiring healthcare and that many professionals within the healthcare sector are also reaching retirement age.

Additionally, a report by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Union says there was a significant strain and a shortage of nurses even before the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the height of the pandemic, many healthcare professionals were working unprecedentedly long shifts with little time off and this has caused many to require extended leave for their mental health, or to quit the healthcare sector altogether.

According to data from Statistics Canada, there were 151,200 vacant positions in health care and social assistance in October, the highest level across all sectors, and little changed from the record high of 152,800 in July. The most recent data from December shows that the rate of employment in healthcare and social assistance is continuing to decrease, with the biggest number of job losses occurring in Ontario.

Two provinces issue invitations in most recent PNP draws.

 British Columbia and Manitoba issue invitations to apply for provincial nominee programs

Two provinces issued invitations in the most recent PNP draws.

British Columbia and Manitoba have issued invitations to apply to candidates through their most recent rounds of provincial nominee program (PNP) draws.

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous for gaining permanent residence.

Quebec’s immigration programs are administered by the province and are distinct from Canada’s immigration programs. Quebec is the only province that has control over all economic class immigrants.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) accounts for 105,000 PR admissions per year. It began in 1998 and the annual number of PNP admissions has since increased steadily. Both federal and provincial governments consider it an effective tool to promote economic development outside of urban centers.

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Provincial immigration results December 31-January 6

British Columbia

British Columbia issued 163 invitations to apply to candidates in a general draw that included tech occupations on January 4.

The invitations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduates categories, including Express Entry and Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates.

Candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams are required a minimum SIRS score of 105. Entry Level and Semi-Skilled candidates required a score of 82. SIRS acts much like the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) but is only used for British Columbia’s PNP.

The province also held rounds of invitations for candidates working in the following occupations.

• 28 early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 60 points;
• 20 healthcare workers from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, including Express Entry category, with scores of at least 60 points.

Manitoba

Manitoba invited 280 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program on December 29. To receive an invitation, candidates must meet a baseline of criteria specific to their program. In total, the province invited:

• Skilled Workers in Manitoba issued 202 invitations with a minimum score of 750.
• Skilled Workers Overseas issued 40 invitations with a minimum score of 711.
• International Education Stream issued 38 invitations with no score requirement.

Of all invited to apply, 21 had profiles in the Express Entry system.

The province will continue to process all Expressions of Interest (EOI) received before November 16 under the NOC 2016. Any EOIs received on or after November 16 will be evaluated under NOC 2021.

Canada Start-Up Visa Program

 Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program?

What are the requirements to receive permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa Program?

The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada.

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Under the SUVP, business owners are given permanent residence (PR), guidance, as long as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is satisfied that their businesses can potentially:

• Create jobs in Canada;
• Be innovative within a sector or industry; and
• Can compete on a global scale.

Successful applicants under the program will retain PR status, even if their business venture should fail after immigration to Canada.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must own a qualifying business. This means that at any point in time, you (as an owner) will need to own at least 10% of the voting rights of the business. In addition, all owners (up to five may apply together) and the designated investment organization in Canada must (at all times) collectively own at least 50% of the total voting rights.

Individuals who have such ownership must then:

• Prove their business has sponsorship and support from a designated organization in Canada;
• Ensure they meet the minimum language requirement for either English or French;
• Have sufficient funds to settle and live in Canada; and
• Pass immigration security and medical clearance checks.
• Proving support from a designated organization

As a prerequisite, you must have support from a designated organization in Canada, including proof of funding. A designated organization is a business entity that has been approved by the government to invest in or support start-ups.

These designated organizations will need to give you a letter of support, which you will then have to include in your application for PR. In addition, the designated organization must send a commitment certificate directly to IRCC outlining their support and expectations from the venture.

Support and sponsorship can also come from multiple organizations simultaneously (also called syndication). In these cases, all designated organizations need to be identified, and will collectively submit a single letter of support and commitment certificate.

Proof of funding

Under the SUVP you do not need to invest any of your own money—however, investment and proof of funding are required.

You will need to show a certain level of funding, depending on whether your business has support from a venture capital firm, or angel investor group. Note that if sponsorship is obtained from a business incubator, you do not need to show proof of obtained funding.

• If sponsorship has been obtained from a designated venture capital group, CAD $200,000 in confirmed funding must be shown.
• If sponsorship has been obtained from a designated angel investor group, CAD $75,000 in confirmed funding must be shown.
• In cases of multiple sponsorships, the higher criteria for proof of funding will apply.

A peer review will also be conducted by a governing third body of your designated institution, to ensure that all necessary checks and protocols have been followed in accordance with the SUVP.

Have sufficient funds to settle in Canada

The government of Canada does not provide financial support for successful applicants within this program. Before arriving, you will need to prove that they have a sufficient number of funds for you and your family.

Minimum language requirements

To be eligible for the SUVP, applicants must show at least a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5 in either English or French. The CLB is a Canadian system for assessing capability in listening, reading, writing, and listening. English testing happens through IELTS or CELPIP, while French testing can be assessed through TEF or TCF.

Medical and security clearance

Canada also has standard security and medical clearance checks that must take place in order to be admissible to enter the country. Police clearance certificates/checks may be needed to prove security clearance; while an Immigration Medical Exams (IME) may be requested for medical approval.

Applicants under the program will also have the option of obtaining a temporary work permit to arrive and begin work in Canada.

Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

 What is the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program?

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers streams for workers and entrepreneurs who wish to settle in Alberta.

Alberta is a western province that boasts two major Canadian cities: Calgary and Edmonton. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, invites immigrants who have the right skills and work experience to come and settle in the province.

There are eight options for immigration streams under the AAIP. The streams are divided between options for workers and options for entrepreneurs:

Streams for workers

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Alberta General Express Entry Stream
• Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway
• Rural Renewal Stream

Streams for entrepreneurs

• Farm Stream
• Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Rural Entrepreneur Stream

Streams for workers

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is an option for skilled workers who are currently working in Alberta and international graduates who have completed their studies at an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.

The AAIP urges student applicants that can demonstrate education and work skills that are aligned with Alberta’s labor market needs to apply for the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

The Alberta General Express Entry Stream is an option for candidates in the Express Entry system with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300. The candidate must also have an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.

If the candidate is nominated by Alberta, they will receive an additional 600 CRS points, which essentially guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the following Express Entry draw.

The Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway is an option that falls under the Express Entry stream. It is open to candidates that currently work in Alberta’s technology industry or who have received a job offer in the technology industry in one of 38 occupations listed by the province.

The Rural Renewal Stream was created to address labour needs and skill shortages in rural Alberta communities. Its purpose is to address local economic needs and promotes community growth. The stream is an option for candidates with a job offer to work in a rural Alberta community from an Alberta employer.

Streams for Entrepreneurs

The Farm Stream's purpose is to attract farm owners and operators to come to Alberta to purchase or manage their farming businesses. The stream is an option for applicants who can demonstrate farm management skills and sufficient financial resources to invest in a primary production farming business in the province.

Alberta’s Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is intended for international students who have graduated from approved post-secondary institutions in Alberta and who wish to start a business. Applicants under this stream establish or operate a business in Alberta on a work permit and can then apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream is designed for talented foreign graduates from outside Canada who wish to start a business. Once the applicant starts a business in Alberta, they will be nominated for Canadian permanent residence.

The Rural Entrepreneur Stream is for immigrant entrepreneurs looking to start a business or acquire a business in one of Alberta’s rural communities. The goal of the program is for entrepreneurs to create jobs for Albertans and nominate the applicant for Canadian permanent residence.

How does it work?

An applicant must first determine, based on eligibility criteria, what stream is right for them based on their specific situation.

Enhanced streams are aligned with the federal Express Entry system. Candidates in the Express Entry system who want to immigrate to Alberta may receive a Notification of Interest from the Alberta government and must reply to it. If selected, they must apply through the AAIP portal.

In Alberta, only the Alberta Express Entry stream and the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway are enhanced.

All other current streams in Alberta are base streams. In order to apply through one of these streams, applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the province’s AAIP portal, instead of being selected through the Express Entry system.

Am I eligible for the Start-Up Visa Program?

What are the requirements to receive permanent residence under the Start-Up Visa Program?

The Start-Up Visa Program (SUVP) is for entrepreneurs who want to start and grow their companies in Canada. The program is created for entrepreneurs (and identified essential people within their businesses) who want to set up, work, and grow their businesses in Canada.

Under the SUVP, business owners are given permanent residence (PR), guidance, as long as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is satisfied that their businesses can potentially:

• Create jobs in Canada;
• Be innovative within a sector or industry; and
• Can compete on a global scale.

Successful applicants under the program will retain PR status, even if their business venture should fail after immigration to Canada.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must own a qualifying business. This means that at any point in time you (as an owner) will need to own at least 10% of the voting rights of the business. In addition, all owners (up to five may apply together) and the designated investment organization in Canada must (at all times) collectively own at least 50% of the total voting rights.

Individuals who have such ownership must then:

• Prove their business has sponsorship and support from a designated organization in Canada;
• Ensure they meet the minimum language requirement for either English or French;
• Have sufficient funds to settle and live in Canada; and
• Pass immigration security and medical clearance checks.
• Proving support from a designated organization

As a prerequisite, you must have support from a designated organization in Canada, including proof of funding. A designated organization is a business entity that has been approved by the government to invest in or support start-ups.

These designated organizations will need to give you a letter of support, which you will then have to include in your application for PR. In addition, the designated organization must send a commitment certificate directly to IRCC outlining their support and expectations from the venture.

Support and sponsorship can also come from multiple organizations simultaneously (also called syndication). In these cases, all designated organizations need to be identified, and will collectively submit a single letter of support and commitment certificate.

Proof of funding

Under the SUVP you do not need to invest any of your own money—however, investment and proof of funding are required.

You will need to show a certain level of funding, depending on whether your business has support from a venture capital firm, or angel investor group. Note that if sponsorship is obtained from a business incubator, you do not need to show proof of obtained funding.

• If sponsorship has been obtained from a designated venture capital group, CAD $200,000 in confirmed funding must be shown.
• If sponsorship has been obtained from a designated angel investor group, CAD $75,000 in confirmed funding must be shown.
• In cases of multiple sponsorships, the higher criteria for proof of funding will apply.

A peer review will also be conducted by a governing third body of your designated institution, to ensure that all necessary checks and protocols have been followed in accordance with the SUVP.

Have sufficient funds to settle in Canada

The government of Canada does not provide financial support for successful applicants within this program. Before arriving, you will need to prove that they have a sufficient number of funds for you and your family.

Minimum language requirements

To be eligible for the SUVP, applicants must show at least a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5 in either English or French. The CLB is a Canadian system for assessing capability in listening, reading, writing, and listening. English testing happens through IELTS or CELPIP, while French testing can be assessed through TEF or TCF.

Medical and security clearance

Canada also has standard security and medical clearance checks that must take place in order to be admissible to enter the country. Police clearance certificates/checks may be needed to prove security clearance; while an Immigration Medical Exams (IME) may be requested for medical approval.

Applicants under the program will also have the option of obtaining a temporary work permit to arrive and begin work in Canada.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

 What is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)?

Canada’s first PNP now nominates over 5,000 applicants a year.

Manitoba was the first province to launch the Provincial Nominee Program in 1998. Since its launch, Manitoba has tremendously benefitted from immigration to the province through the PNP, which has played a major role in the province’s population, labour force, and economic growth.

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Manitoba is a very popular option for newcomers to Canada. Over 90 percent of provincial nominees get a job in their first year, and the province’s retention rate is very high, with almost 90 percent of nominees choosing to stay in the province.

Manitoba has enhanced and base immigration streams. The enhanced immigration stream means that the stream is affiliated with the Express Entry system, which the federal government uses to manage permanent residence applications. Express Entry gives immigration candidates a score based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The candidates with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residence.

If you get a nomination from an enhanced provincial program, you get an extra 600 CRS points, which essentially guarantees the immigration candidate an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Base streams require candidates who get a provincial nomination to apply directly to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Manitoba Immigration Streams

There are five options if you wish to immigrate to Manitoba through the PNP:

• Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream
• Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
• Manitoba Business Investor Stream
• International Education Stream
• Morden Community Driven Initiative

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream is for temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are employed in Manitoba currently and have been offered full-time, permanent employment in Manitoba. The stream consists of two pathways: the Manitoba Work Experience Pathway and the Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway.

The Manitoba Work Experience Pathway is for people currently working in Manitoba with a temporary work permit. The Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway eligibility requires an interview by a representative of the Manitoba PNP and a Manitoba employer, which is carried out outside Canada. You must receive an Invitation to Apply before applying through this pathway.

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream is for qualified skilled workers who may be outside Canada but can demonstrate a strong tie or connection to the province. You may also be eligible if you are already in Canada.

The stream consists of two pathways: the Manitoba Express Entry Pathway and the Human Capital Pathway.

The Manitoba Express Entry Pathway is for candidates with an Express Entry profile and candidates who are eligible for the Manitoba PNP. The candidate must also have experience in an occupation that is listed in the provinces ‘In-demand Occupations list and have a strong connection to Manitoba.

The Human Capital Pathway is for foreign skilled workers with experience working in the provinces ‘In-Demand Occupations list.

Manitoba Business Investor Stream

The Manitoba Business Investor Stream is for people wishing to establish a business in Manitoba.

The stream consists of two pathways: the Farm Investor Pathway and the Entrepreneur Pathway.

The Farm Investor Pathway is for candidates with experience in farm business who wish to come to Manitoba to establish and operate a farm.

The Entrepreneur Pathway is a way for the province to recruit eligible foreign business owners to come to Manitoba. In order to be chosen, business owners must have the intent and ability to establish or purchase a new business or co-own an existing business. They must do so in their first two years in Manitoba.

International Education Stream

The International Education Stream is for international graduates from Manitoba who wish to stay in the province permanently. It provides graduates who meet the needs of the labor market with faster pathways to permanent residency.

The stream has three pathways: Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and Student Entrepreneur Pathway.

The Career Employment Pathway is for post-secondary graduates who have long term employment in an in-demand occupation in Manitoba.

The Graduate Internship Pathway is for international master and doctoral graduates who have completed an Accelerate or Elevate internship with Mitacs, which is an organization that works with the Manitoba government to provide internships to international graduates.

The International Student Entrepreneur Pathway provides international graduates of a learning institution in Manitoba the opportunity to become entrepreneurs in Manitoba.

Morden Community-Driven Immigration Initiative

Morden is a town southwest of Winnipeg that is actively looking for immigrants to work in certain occupations to meet the town’s labor market needs and become permanent residents of Canada.

In order to be eligible for the Morden Community-Driven Immigration Initiative, you must meet certain age, education, language, and work experience requirements. In addition, you must not have a connection to any other part of Canada and have enough money to settle in Morden.

How does the Manitoba PNP work?

If you wish to immigrate to Canada through the Manitoba PNP, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Once you complete the questions online, you will receive a score. The highest-scoring candidates will be invited to submit a Manitoba PNP application.

If you are successful in your application, you will receive a provincial nomination from Manitoba. You would then use this nomination to apply directly to the Canadian federal government for a permanent residence visa. If you are an Express Entry candidate, you would do this through the Express Entry system.

The processing time for the Manitoba PNP is usually around 6 months, in addition to the time, it takes IRCC to then process permanent residence applications.