Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

The Manitoba Family Support category is a priority assessment stream for skilled workers who can show that they have the support of a close relative successfully established in Manitoba.

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• Family member support applicant requirements
• Application Process
• Our services

Family member support applicant requirements

The following are the criteria for eligibility for the Family support category:

Provide evidence of a close relative in Manitoba. A close relative is one of the following: a mother or father, son or daughter, sister or brother, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, or first cousin*;
Provide an Affidavit of Support form signed by the close relative;
Give authorization to share information to the close relative who should be closely involved with the application process;
Be between the ages of 21 and 49;
Have completed a minimum of a 1 year post-secondary education or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree;
Have a minimum of two years work experience within the past five years;
Have the language ability to be employable upon arrival;
Have the intention and ability to settle in the province;
Have sufficient funds to be able to live until you find a job.

*Persons considering bringing their spouse or common-law partner must use the Family Class Sponsorship application.

Application Process

Before submitting an application, the close family member in Manitoba must complete an affidavit of support and send it to the applicant. This affidavit must be attached this with the application.

The following are the Application forms for the Family Support category of provincial nomination:

Family member: Affidavit of Support: to be completed by close relatives of the applicant	2-6 months
Applicant: Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Application Form: this is the main application form for the MPNP Document Checklist: use this checklist to ensure that all required documents are included in the application.	2-6 months
Permanent Residence Application: Application For Permanent Residence: Principal application form for Permanent Residence. Schedule 1: Must be completed by each person over the age of 18 who is included in the application Aditional Family Information: This form asks that the main applicant provide information about his/her family. Schedule 4 [economic class]: Provincial nominees must complete this form along with all other required forms for permanent residency	6-24 months*

In order to be issued a visa, all candidates must meet criminal and medical admissibility requirements. Applicants considered inadmissible to Canada may be denied a visa.

*This is a general estimation. Processing times vary among visa offices.

Requirements for residency applications may vary depending on the country of your citizenship. Please click here for a list of countries.

Our services

Fees
Immigroup representation	CDN $3000 + tax
Government:
PNP application for Manitoba is free
Permanent residence application fee	CDN $550*
Right of permanent residence fee	CDN $490*

* Government fees are based on only one person in the application. Fees will vary depending on number of persons included in application. Applicants may be required to pay additional fees for medical exams, police certificates, language assessments, courier fees or adding dependents to the application.

We guarantee that your application will be accurate and complete, and in accordance with Canadian immigration law. Book a consultation appointment to get started. At your consultation appointment, we will ask you additional qualifying questions, and answer any questions you may have. We charge a fee of CDN $75 for this consultation. This fee will be deducted from our total fees if you retain our services. For more information please call Immigroup (416)962-2623

Average time to complete application by Immigroup: 2-4 weeks.

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