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What is the change? The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has announced a number of changes, including the introduction of a new in-demand occupations list, the reorganization of a program to attract business owners and entrepreneurs and the introduction of new pathways for permanent residency applicants and international students.
What does the change mean? Some of the changes took immediate effect and some will take effect in 2018. Among the changes now in effect are the new occupations list and the reorganization of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business, or MPNP-B. The introduction of an Express Entry pathway to prioritize candidates who can fill in-demand jobs is planned for January. A new international education stream that will provide faster pathways for graduates of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs is slated to take effect in April.
Background: Officials announced the changes this week, with Manitoba’s education and training minister, Ian Wishart, saying the introduction of new pathways would “help Manitoba attract and retain talented people from around the world.” Among the key changes:
Wishart said Manitoba will continue its practice of prioritizing Francophone applicants across streams.
BAL Analysis: Employers and foreign nationals interested in applying for permanent residency through MPNP should take note of the changes, including the introduction of new criteria for Express Entry applicants and international students next year.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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