After 3 years of stay in Canada, Donald Mempin may now apply for Canadian Citizenship! Congrats!

3 years ago, Donald Mempin was granted a Permanent Resident Status via Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. He recently informed us that he will now be applying for Canadian Citizenship!

Webinar: Study at Red River College, Immigrate to Manitoba Canada

Learn more about Red River College (Winnipeg, Manitoba), and how studying in Manitoba may lead you to Permanent Resident status in Canada by attending our webinar. It is a two-hour online session on Thursday, April 30, 2020, from 2:00 PM. - 4:00 PM. PST (Philippine Standard Time).

Immigrate to Altona/Rhineland, The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in 1 of the participating communities. 

In this post, we will talk about Altona/Rhineland (Manitoba).

Manitoba In-Demand Occupations List Update - July 2019

Manitoba's  In-demand Occupations List has been updated with information indicating whether some occupations will only be considered as in-demand under some streams.  It also adjusted the CLB requirements for some occupations to improve consistency across specific NOC group. Furthermore, some occupations have been removed from the list.

New MPNP Skilled Worker Overseas Stream: Express Entry Pathway and Human Capital Pathway

There are currently 4 major streams under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. These are the Business Investor Stream, International Education Stream, Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream and the renewed Skilled Worker Overseas Stream.

New Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Effective April 2018

Consistent with Canada's goal to bring in up to 1 Million New Immigrants in the next 3 years, Provincial Governments are adjusting their respective Provincial Nominee Programs. Manitoba recently announced that effective April 2018, they will introduce new Manitoba Provincial Nominee Programs. The goal is to make it user friendly, to make it easy for the applicants.

May 2017 EOI Draw | MPNP Application Fee Effective May 15, 2017

Effective May 15, 2017, a non-refundable application fee amounting to CAD 500 will be charged by MPNP.  This was announced by MPNP on April 28, 2017.  In the same announcement, it was stated that the next EOI draw will be after May 15, 2017.

"When things go wrong, don't go with them." - Elvis Presley

It took five years before Mr. Elpidio Aviles Jr. before he finally got his Permanent Resident Visa.  

He was still single when he hired the services of Canadian Immigration Consultancy to help him with intention to immigrate to Canada.  He is now married with one child and all of them will be moving to Canada soon!

MPNP Information Session in Manila, Philippines | Employers Visiting to Interview Applicants

Like what we've always been saying, only those serious minded applicants will be able to immigrate to Canada given the current immigration regulations.  That if you want to immigrate to Canada, the first thing you need to do is to be ready.  Now, if you are ready, you will be in the best position to grab this opportunity.  

Mr. Shannon Pelayo, a Registered Nurse, was recently granted a PR Visa via Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Registered Nurses are currently not a priority under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.   But Mr. Shannon Pelayo, a Registered Nurse, was recently granted a permanent resident visa under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

MPNP Skilled Worker Category Is Now Closed?

Because there are no Expression of Interest (EOI) draw since January 13, 2016, there is a rumor circulating around that the the MPNP Skilled Worker Category is already closed.  In fact, I received several emails about it asking if MPNP Skilled Worker Category Is Now Closed?.

Morden Immigration - Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative

Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII) is part of Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.  

Morden is a smaller Canadian city of about 9,000 residents. Located in the heart of the continent, Morden is a  growing prairie city with plenty of opportunities to get involved in the community.

Morden prides itself on providing a vibrant community with an extraordinary quality of life that will inspire your senses. Boasting world-class events such as the Corn & Apple Festival, full medical services at Agassiz Medical Centre and Boundary Trails Hospital, and modern conference & recreational facilities at the Access Event Centre, Morden caters to all needs and lifestyles.

Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative offers formal support to applicants who have no other connections or means up support in Canada. In order to qualify you MUST:

• Be between the ages of 21 and 45 
• Have no other connection to other parts of Canada (e.i. through friends, relatives or previous employment or education) 
• Have completed a post-secondary education or training program of at least one year duration, for which you received a diploma, certificate, or degree 
• At least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years 
• A General IELTS test with a minimum score of 5 in EACH band 
• Have the genuine intention and ability to economically establish and settle in Morden 
• Have settlement funds as required by MPNP ($10,000 for the Principal Applicant and $2,000 for each dependent).  This is in addition to any funds needed for exploratory visits expenses. 
• Fall within one of our targeted occupations: (manufacturing entry level worker, cabinetmakers, factory sewing machine operators and heavy vehicle mechanic)

The targeted occupations is subject to changes. If you interested to apply under the Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative, you must visit http://www.mordenimmigration.com for updated information.  

The above-mentioned occupations are being prioritized but the program is open to all occupations.  

The process is simple:

1. You send an application via email

2. If accepted, you will be invited for Exploratory Visit. You will be interviewed in Winnipeg by MPNP Officer

3. If you passed the interview, you will be given a nomination certificate

4. You apply for PR Visa

If you are interested to apply under this program, we can help.  Send your resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com

If you do not qualify for Express Entry or don't have relative or employer to endorse your application, this is for you!

DISCLAIMER

Information posted here at www.gatewaytocanada.com is not a legal advise.  Information about Canadian Visa Application is available for free at http://cic.gc.ca. If you want to hire a representative for your Canada Visa Application, please be informed that only Registered Immigration Consultants and Lawyers who are member and with good standing with Canadian Law Society, can represent you for a fee.

Important Information: MPNP - Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

Effective, August 1, 2014 until the end of the year, the MPNP will not accept new applications to MPNP - Skilled Worker Overseas stream.   People who wish to apply to this stream, must submit their applications by August 1, 2014 or wait until 2015.  The MPNP - Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream and application that are part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative will continue to be accepted all year.

Why the need for a temporary pause?
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has allocated Manitoba with a limit of 5000 total nominations for all skilled worker and business streams of the MPNP.   Currently, Manitoba has received more than enough applications needed to meet the 2014 nomination limit, with the largest, and fastest growing volume in the MPNP – Skilled Worker Overseas stream.

For more information visit: http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/growing-through-immigration/

DISCLAIMER

Information posted here at www.gatewaytocanada.com is not a legal advise.  Information about Canadian Visa Application is available for free at http://cic.gc.ca. If you want to hire a representative for your Canada Visa Application, please be informed that only Registered Immigration Consultants and Lawyers who are member and with good standing with Canadian Law Society, can represent you for a fee.

Manitoba Affidavit of Support (MAS) Out, Settlement Plan In

If you are applying for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), take note of this important changes.  MPNP has replaced the previous mail form Manitoba Affidavit of Support (MAS) with the Settlement Plan. Submitted MPNP applications with the old MAS form will continue to be accepted until October 1, 2012.


This Settlement Plan Form is not new for those applying under the MPNP Family Support Stream.  But for MPNP General Stream, this is new. 

Click here for the Settlement Plan Part 1, to be accomplished by the MPNP applicant.

Click here for the Settlement Plan Part 2, to be accomplisged by MPNP Supporter.

The Settlement Plan must be reviewed and endorsed by a friend or distant relative who has been living in Manitoba continuously for at least one year as Canadian citizen or permanent resident, who resides in the area to which you are destined and who is not currently supporting the settlement of another MPNP applicant, nominee, or person in another Canadian immigration program.

For MPNP General Stream, only one friend or distant relative is needed.  

DISCLAIMER
Information posted here at www.gatewaytocanada.com is not a legal advise.  Information about Canadian Visa Application is available for free at http://cic.gc.ca. If you want to hire a representative for your Canada Visa Application, please be informed that only Registered Immigration Consultants and Lawyers who are member and with good standing with Canadian Law Society, can represent you for a fee.

MPNP Foreign Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Initiative

The MPNP has launched Foreign Skilled Worker (FSW) Backlog Reduction Initiative in partnership with CIC as a means to alleviate the backlog of applicants under the CIC Federal Skilled Worker Program.

To be eligible for the MPNP FSW Backlog Reduction Initiative you must have received a letter of invitation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

If you received a letter under this MPNP initiative, you must file your application on or before June 30, 2012.

You will receive an invitation letter to apply under MPNP Foreign Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Initiative if you have a pending FSW application filed before Feb 27, 2008 and that you indicated Manitoba as your destination.

MPNP Online Applicatiion Tool | Changes in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Applicants under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) priority streams may now apply online to have an expedited process using MPNP Online Applicatiion Tool.

MPNP Online Application Tool

This streamlined online application process is the first and most successful immigration program of its kind in Canada.

MPNP priority streams include Employer Direct Stream, International Student Stream, Family Support Stream and Strategic Initiative Stream.

Applicants under MPNP General Steam are accepted by mail only, and receive regular processing. This program is still open. However, MPNP is now requiring a detailed settlement plan. MPNP General Stream is not a sponsorship program, your financial situation and the community in which you've chosen to settle are two considerations in adaptability.

These changes in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will definitely help improve the application process for those who intend to live and work in Manitoba.

Pinoys in Manitoba, Canada Want Philippine Consulate in Winnipeg

There used to be a Philippine Consulate in Winnipeg, Manitoba. But due to Philippine Government's cost-cutting measure, and that there wasn't enough number of Filipino immigrants in the province to justify its existence, the consulate office was closed.

But there is an increasing demand for a Philippine Consulate in Manitoba.

Frustration levels were high as more than a thousand Filipinos waited in line to avail of the recent outreach services provided by the Toronto Philippine Consulate at the Canad Inns Garden City in Winnipeg.

Despite lining up as early as dawn on Saturday, July 9, some people wait many hours to renew Philippine passports or to process Special Power of Attorney (SPA) documents. Some were processed within five hours while some who arrived around 9:00 a.m. were still waiting at 10:30 that night. [Source: Filipino Express News Magazine]

Pilipino Express News Magazine is published by The Pilipino Express Inc., a Manitoba-based company that was incorporated in 2005. It is catering to the communication needs of the growing Filipino-Canadian community, not only in Manitoba, but also in other Canadian provinces.

MPNP Family Support Stream | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

Immigrating to Manitoba, Canada through MPNP Family Support Stream?

Whirlpool Lake, Manitoba (Image Ceredit: www.canada.travel)

Here are the basic qualifications for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Family Support Stream:

Age. Must be between the ages of 21 and 49

Education. You have completed minimum of one year post secondary educational or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree

Work Experience. You have minimum of 2 years of full time work experience within the past 5 years. There is currently no restricted occupations.

Language Ability. IELTS General Training Exam Result not lower than 5 or proof of English language proficiency from school and employer. Best to take the IELTS.

Adaptability. You must be able to establish your intention and ability to successfully establish in Manitoba based on your connection in the province (i.e. support from qualified family/relatives in Manitoba). You must also be able to convince the visa officer that you are employable in Manitoba.

Close family/relative in Manitoba is defined as mother/father, son/daughter/, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent or first cousin (your aunt/uncle's son/daughter).

Other streams under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are the General Stream, Employer Stream and Strategic Initiative.

Exploratory Visit to Manitoba

So you want to apply for MPNP Strategic Initiative? First, you need to plan for your exploratory visit to Manitoba.

An exploratory visit to Manitoba is an opportunity to discover Manitoba and to make a more informed decision about choosing Manitoba as an immigration destination in Canada.

Five steps to planning a successful exploratory visit from MPNP Website.

1. Research and learn as much as you can about Manitoba before you visit. The following websites will help you to find important information about employment opportunities, housing, education, cost of living and different Manitoba communities.

2. Review the criteria for exploratory visits to Manitoba described above and ensure that you are able to meet all the requirements.

3. Contact the MPNP office by e-mail at immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca at least two months before your visit to communicate your interest in undertaking an exploratory visit as well as your ability to meet all requirements. You should include a detailed resumé listing your education, training and work history as well as electronic copies of any additional documentation that could support your request.

4. The MPNP will provide you with a response by e-mail with one of the following responses:

We are unable to approve your request for an exploratory visit with an interview with MPNP at this time. OR

The MPNP is prepared to consider an interview with you, pending available resources. Please contact our office by e-mail at immigratemanitoba@gov.mb.ca and provide additional details of your visit.

5. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the proper travel documents required by the Government of Canada to visit this country. The MPNP will not provide you with a letter of invitation in order to obtain a visitor visa if required and cannot intervene on your behalf if your visa application is denied.

MPNP Strategic Iniative

If your occupation is not included in the list of priority occupations, you are unlikely eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker program, unless you have an Arranged Employment. Finding an employer in Canada who is willing to sponsor you is not that easy.

One of the alternatives if you want to live and work in Canada is Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. There are many application streams available depending on your circumstances. If you have immediate relatives or two friends willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible!

What? You don't know anybody in Manitoba? No problem. There's MPNP Strategic Initiative available for you!

You could be eligible to apply under MPNP Strategic Initiative if you have been interviewed by a MPNP officer and received an invitation to apply as part of a targeted promotion and recruitment initiative or have been given an invitation to apply after participating in a pre-approved Exploratory Visit to Manitoba and had an interview with a MPNP officer.

You need to meet the following criteria for exploratory visits to Manitoba

1. You are between the ages of 21 to 49.

2. You have completed a minimum one-year post-secondary education or training program for which you received a diploma or certificate.

3. You have worked at least two years in the past five years in a full-time occupation and can demonstrate that you could be employable in Manitoba in that occupation within the first year of permanent residence in Canada.

4. You can demonstrate a minimum of six points in English or French based on the Manitoba PNP language grid and/or a minimum score of five on an IELTS.

5. The MPNP is satisfied that you do not have stronger ties to other provinces in Canada and have good potential to settle permanently in Manitoba.

6. You must contact the MPNP at least two months in advance to discuss the possibility of an exploratory visit.

7. The MPNP agrees before you arrive in Manitoba to have an interview with you during your exploratory visit.

For more information about MPNP Strategic Initiative, visit www.immigratemanitoba.com.