The International Student priority assessment stream is for graduates who have established strong ties to Manitoba and intend to live, work and establish their careers here.

To be eligible to apply you must have already:

• graduated from a post-secondary educational program of at least one academic year at a Manitoba institution
• obtained a post-graduation open work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
• received from a Manitoba employer a formal offer of a full-time, long-term job related to your field of studies, AND
• You must be working for that Manitoba employer, and have been so for at least six months.

How to apply for a post-grad work permit
You must apply to CIC for your work permit within 90 days of completing your educational degree or program requirements. The CIC website has the application, instructions and details on the program. If you need help see the international student advisor at your school.

Get help with your Manitoba Provincial Nominee application
To apply for the MPNP download an application kit or pick one up at Manitoba Immigration and Multiculturalism's Winnipeg office. If you need assistance or more information attend one of our information sessions for students. They are held the last Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the 7th floor of 213 Notre Dame Avenue.

To attend an information session please register in advance. E-mail mpnp-info-sessions@gov.mb.ca or phone 945-2806.

If your status changes while you're awaiting MPNP assessment
Working grads who move from the job they indicated on their MPNP application must notify the PNP in writing and include a personal reference and job offer letter from their new employer in Manitoba.

Grads from other provinces are welcome
If you completed a post-secondary educational program in another province of Canada you could still qualify for the MPNP under the Employer Direct stream.

To be considered, grads from other Canadian provinces or territories must:

• be working and have been with the same Manitoba employer for at least six months on a post-graduate open work permit
• demonstrate strong ties to Manitoba (such as friends or family)

Go to the Employer Direct page to read what you must do under this MPNP assessment stream.