The MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway offers provincial nominations for master’s and doctoral graduates from international institutions who participate in internships that drive industry innovation in Manitoba. This specialized pathway recognizes the valuable contributions of post-secondary graduates to Manitoba’s economic growth and development. In this guide, we will delve into the details of the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway.
Table of Contents
- Eligibility Criteria MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway
- EOI Ranking System
- MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway Application Process
- FAQs for the Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway
Eligibility Criteria MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway
Understanding the eligibility criteria for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Graduate Internship Pathway is essential for international master’s and doctoral graduates looking to leverage innovative internship opportunities in Manitoba for a faster pathway to permanent residency.
- Education: You must have completed a master’s or doctoral degree program in Manitoba within the past three years.
- Language Proficiency: You should have a minimum CLB or NCLC 7 in a test taken within the last 2 years.
- Internship in Manitoba: You must have completed a Mitacs Elevate or Accelerate (including Accelerate Entrepreneur) internship with an eligible industry and research enterprise in Manitoba.
- Employment in Manitoba: It is not necessary to have a job offer at the time of application.
- Settlement Funds: You must either show liquid funds equivalent to low-income cut-off requirements for six months or you must have a full-time job in Manitoba.
- Residency: Your residency must be in the province while applying.
- Career Employment Plan: You must show the intent to continue residing in Manitoba after nomination, including submitting a Career Employment Plan demonstrating opportunities for a successful career track in Manitoba.
Who Cannot Apply for the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway?
The following individuals are not eligible to apply to the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway:
- Refugee claimants or a person involved in a federal appeal or removal process.
- Live-in caregivers currently living in Canada.
- Temporary foreign workers who are neither working nor residing in Manitoba.
- Spouses of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Individuals who have been refused by the MPNP within the last six months and are unable to address the reasons for refusal.
- Those with an active immigration application with any other provincial or federal immigration program in Canada (Note: an Express Entry profile is not considered an immigration application).
- Individuals with an active MPNP application, including their spouse, are ineligible to submit another application to any other MPNP stream or pathway.
EOI Ranking System
The Expression of Interest (EOI) Ranking System is used to assess and rank skilled immigrants who wish to apply for permanent residence in certain countries. The system evaluates applicants based on a points-based system that considers various factors related to their skills, experience, and adaptability. Here is an introduction to each of the key factors in the EOI Ranking System.
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
Language proficiency is a critical factor in the EOI Ranking System, as it assesses an applicant’s ability to communicate effectively in the official language(s) of the country they wish to immigrate to.
| Language proficiency | Ranking points |
| First Official Language | |
| CLB 8 or higher | 25 per band |
| CLB 7 | 22 per band |
| CLB 6 | 20 per band |
| CLB 5 | 17 per band |
| CLB 4 | 12 per band |
| CLB 3 or lower | 0 |
| Second Official Language | |
| CLB 5 or higher (overall) | 25 |
| Maximum points | 125 |
Factor 2: Age
Age is another important factor in the EOI Ranking System, as it is believed to be an indicator of an applicant’s adaptability and long-term potential in the labour market.
| Age | Ranking points |
| 18 | 20 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 to 45 | 75 |
| 46 | 40 |
| 47 | 30 |
| 48 | 20 |
| 49 | 10 |
| 50 or older | 0 |
| Maximum points | 75 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
The factor of work experience demonstrates an applicant’s skills, knowledge, and ability to contribute to the host country’s economy.Â
| Years of work experience | Ranking points |
| Less than one year | 0 |
| One year | 40 |
| Two years | 50 |
| Three years | 60 |
| Four years or more | 75 |
| Fully recognized by provincial licensing body | 100 |
| Maximum points | 175 |
Factor 4: Education
The factor of education reflects an applicant’s knowledge, skills, and potential to contribute to the host country’s economy.Â
| Highest level of completed education | Ranking points |
| Master’s degree or doctorate | 125 |
| Two post-secondary programs of at least two years each | 115 |
| One post-secondary program of three years or more | 110 |
| One post-secondary program of two years | 100 |
| One-year post-secondary program | 70 |
| Trade certificate | 70 |
| No formal post-secondary education | 0 |
| Maximum points | 125 |
Factor 5: Adaptability
Adaptability assesses an applicant’s ability to adapt to the cultural, social, and economic environment of the host country.
| Adaptability factor | Ranking points |
| Connection to Manitoba | |
| Close relative in Manitoba | 200 |
| Previous authorized work experience in Manitoba (six months or more) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (two years or more) | 100 |
| Completed post-secondary program in Manitoba (one year) | 50 |
| Close friend or distant relative in Manitoba | 50 |
| Maximum subtotal | 200 |
| Manitoba Demand | |
| Ongoing employment in Manitoba for six months or more with long-term job offer from the same employer | 500 |
| Invitation to Apply under a Strategic Initiative | 500 |
| Maximum subtotal | 500 |
| Regional development | |
| Immigration destination in Manitoba outside of Winnipeg | 50 |
| Maximum subtotal | 50 |
| Maximum points | 500 |
Factor 6: Risk Assessment
Risk assessment is a factor in the EOI Ranking System that evaluates an applicant’s potential to pose a risk to the host country’s security, public order, or public health.
| Risk factor | Ranking points |
| Close relative in another province and no close relative in Manitoba | 0 |
| Work experience in another province | -100 |
| Studies in another province | -100 |
| Previous immigration application to another province | 0 |
| Maximum points | -200 |
MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway Application Process
Here is a concise explanation of the key steps in the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway process:
Step 1. Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile by answering questions online and receiving ranking points based on factors like language proficiency, age, work experience, education, adaptability, and connections to Manitoba. The EOI profile helps the MPNP assess your potential to contribute to the province’s economy and community.
Step 2. The MPNP regularly invites the highest-scoring candidates from the EOI pool to submit a full application to the MPNP. If you receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA), you can use the same login to complete your full application.
Step 3. Submit a full application to the MPNP within 60 days of receiving the LAA. Your application will be thoroughly assessed by an MPNP officer to verify the information provided in your EOI.
Step 4. Successful applicants are nominated by the MPNP for permanent residence in Canada.
Within 180 days from the date of nomination, you must submit a separate application to the Government of Canada for permanent residence for yourself and any accompanying family members.
In conclusion, the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway stands as a dynamic opportunity for international master’s and doctoral graduates. It helps them engage in innovative internships that drive industry advancement in Manitoba. They can participate in impactful internships with Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate programs, showcase their skills, contribute to industry innovation, and position themselves for a successful transition to permanent residency in Manitoba.
FAQs for the Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway
1. What is the Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway?
A. The Manitoba Graduate Internship Pathway under the MPNP International Education Stream provides an accelerated pathway to permanent residence for international students who have completed a master’s or doctoral degree from a designated institution in Manitoba.
2. What are the settlement funds requirements for the graduate internship pathway to be eligible for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program?
A. To be eligible for the pathway, you must show liquid funds equivalent to low-income cut-off requirements for six months.
3. What are the education requirements for the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway?
A. You must have completed a master’s or doctoral degree program from a designated Manitoba institution within the past three years.
4. What are the language requirements of the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway?
A. Applicants need to have language proficiency of at least CLB or NCLC level 7 in English or French.
5. Can my spouse and dependents be included in my application for the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway?
A. The principal applicant applies through the MPNP Graduate Internship Pathway first. Once nominated by Manitoba, you can then include your spouse and dependents in your application for permanent residence.
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