The Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) is an excellent stream for international students. IES is one of the MPNP streams that offers students a chance to immigrate if they graduated from a designated post-secondary institution and, now, intend to settle in the province.
Under the Manitoba International Education Stream (IES), there are 3 pathways, each with their own set of eligibility criteria. These pathways are:
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Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) | Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to meet for Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) is provided below:
Note: As there are three pathways under the Manitoba International Education Stream (IES), the eligibility criteria of each pathway differs.
| Eligibility Criteria | Career Employment Pathway | Graduate Internship Pathway | International Student Entrepreneur Pilot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | – Graduated in the last 3 years- Full time, 1 year studies | – Graduated in the last 3 years- Masteral or Doctoral Degree | – Graduated in the last 2 years- Full time, post-secondary program |
| Languages Proficiency | CLB/NCLC 7 | ||
| Settlement Funds | Required | Show funds, orBe employed in a full-time position in Manitoba | Required |
| Adaptability | Must be living in Manitoba | – | |
| Internship in Manitoba | – | Completed a Mitacs internship | – |
| Business Experience | – | Required | |
| Age | – | 21-35 | |
| Business Performance Agreement | – | Required | |
| Employment in Manitoba | – Full time job offer- At least 1 year- In an in-demand occupation- Must already be working with a work permit in Manitoba | – | |
Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) | Application Process
Follow these steps to apply online for either Career Employment Pathway or Graduate Internship Pathway:
- Create an EOI profile
- Enter the EOI pool of candidates and wait to receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) to the stream
- If you are eligible, MPNP will issue you an LAA in an MPNP draw
- Now you can apply for a nomination to the stream
- If your application is approved, you will become a provincially nominated individual
- Once you are nominated, you have 180 days or 6 months to submit a completed Canada PR application to IRCC. After these 6 months are over, the nomination certificate will be destroyed.
The application process to apply to the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot is different. So, follow these steps to get nominated by ISEP.
- Review the International Student Entrepreneur Pilot and confirm that you qualify for it
- Fill out the Interest Guideline Form
- Attend an ISEP information session
- Fill out the Business Consent Form
- Send your forms via email to MPNP
- Receive an LAA to apply for a nomination
- Submit all the required documents and applications
- Pay CAN $2,500 and submit the application
- Sign an ISEP-Business Performance Agreement (BPA) before MPNP approves your application
- Begin operating your business in the province
- MPNP will review your application to approve it
- After this, apply for permanent residency within 6 months time
Now that we are done, we hope you understood how to apply for any of the IES pathways. In case you need assistance to file your application, contact us!
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