Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program For Business

Summary

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business is coordinated by the Business Immigration and Investment Branch of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade. This program provides assistance to individuals in the immigration process. The province of Manitoba is committed to helping individuals and their families settle successfully, identify business opportunities and establish businesses in Manitoba.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program for Business allows Manitoba to recruit and nominate qualified business people from around the world who have the intent and ability to move to Manitoba and establish or purchase a business or farm or become partners in an existing business.

To qualify for the program interested applicants must have:

• Minimum verifiable personal net worth of CDN$350,000 .
• Demonstrated business or farm ownership experience or a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior management role of a successful company.

The applicant must also be prepared to:

• Conduct a mandatory Exploratory Visit for at least 7 days to Manitoba to be able to provide documented assessment of business opportunities in Manitoba and general knowledge of the province.
• Make an Eligible Business Investment for at least CDN$150,000 in Manitoba.
• Reside in Manitoba along with their dependent family members.

If your application for nomination is approved by Manitoba, you will be required to make a CDN$75,000 Deposit to the Government of Manitoba, guaranteeing that you will live in Manitoba and start or purchase of a business or farm in Manitoba within two years of obtaining your permanent resident visa and landing in Manitoba. The deposit will be refunded without interest to you when the investment described in your application is made, your business or farm is operational and you are living in Manitoba.

If you are accepted for nomination by Manitoba, you will be provided with a Certificate of Nomination and instructions on how to submit the appropriate documents and federal processing fees to a Canadian Immigration visa office that services your area.  

Manitoba Contact(s):
Provincial Nominee Program - Business
Business Immigration and Investment Branch
Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade
600 - 259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 3P4
Telephone: 204-945-1872
Fax: 204-948-2179
E-mail: pnp-b@gov.mb.ca
Web site: http://www.manitoba.ca/businessimmigration