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Please Provide Full Details:

1. Proposed Position(s), Work Location(s), Hourly Rate, Hours per Week, Contract Duration.
2. Staffing at Location: Total Employee Count & Number of Temporary Foreign Workers currently employed.
3. Year of Business Incorporation/Establishment.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

1. Nature of Care (childcare, senior support, medical needs) & Profile of Care Recipient(s) (e.g., age, specific health conditions).
2. Living Arrangement (Live-in vs. Live-out), Hourly Rate & Hours per Week.
3. Prospective Applicant (if known): Age, Highest Educational Credential, Language Proficiency (English/French), and Related Work History.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Sponsor’s Legal Status (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident) & Current Residence (Country/Province).
2. Partner Being Sponsored: Citizenship & Current Country of Residence.
3. Number of accompanying dependent children.
4. Sponsorship Background:
- Has the Sponsor submitted a sponsorship application in the past?
- Was the Sponsor sponsored as a spouse in the last 5 years?
5. Is the Sponsor currently in Undischarged Bankruptcy, receiving Social Assistance (welfare), or in default of child support or immigration loans?
6. Relationship Details: Date of Marriage or date common-law cohabitation began.
7. Admissibility Issues: Does the sponsor or the applicant have any history of criminal charges, severe health conditions, or prior visa denials from any country?
8. Current Status & Past Marriages: If the applicant is currently residing in Canada, what is their active immigration status? Have any prior marriages for either party been officially dissolved by divorce?
9. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

1. Applicant Citizenship & Current Country of Residence (Please specify your Status, e.g., Worker, Student, PR).
2. Reason for Travel, Intended Arrival/Departure Dates & Length of Stay.
3. Are you visiting specific relatives or friends? (Please specify relationship).
4. Details of any previous Canadian or US visa applications or refusals.
5. Available Funds & Reasons to Return Home (e.g., Employment, Assets, Family obligations).
6. Additional Notes.

Please Include the Following:

If through your Canadian ancestry (you may already be a Canadian citizen by law — no residence, tax or language history needed):

1. Which relative connects you to Canada (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent…) and how they became Canadian (born in Canada, naturalized, or by descent).

2. What you can provide to support your claim (e.g., birth/marriage certificates, your ancestor's citizenship or naturalization record).

If you are a permanent resident (citizenship by grant):

1. Date your Permanent Residence was obtained.

2. Total number of days spent in Canada during the past 5 years (estimate is fine).

3. Did you hold temporary status in Canada (e.g., Student, Worker) before becoming a PR? If yes, type and duration.

4. Have you filed Canadian Income Tax Returns for at least 3 of the last 5 years?

5. Proficiency level in English or French (Basic, Intermediate, Fluent).

6. Prohibitions & Background: any criminal history (convictions, probation, or parole, inside or outside Canada); and whether you are currently subject to a Removal Order or under investigation by immigration authorities.

Additional notes (either case).

Please Include the Following:

1. Applicant (Parent/Grandparent):
- Citizenship & Current Country of Residence.
- Details of prior Canadian or US visa applications or refusals.
- Do you have any significant pre-existing medical conditions?
2. Host (Child/Grandchild in Canada):
- Legal Status (Citizen or Permanent Resident).
- Household Composition: Total count of individuals residing in the home (including spouse and dependents).
- Gross Annual Household Income.
3. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Employment Status: Do you have a valid Job Offer? (Include Employer Name, Role, LMIA approval status, or if applying as an Intra-Company Transferee).
2. Open Work Permit (if applicable): Please specify your category (e.g., Spouse of Student/Worker, PGWP, or International Experience Canada/IEC).
3. Background: Summary of relevant Work History and details of any previous Canadian visa applications or refusals.
4. Additional Notes.

Please Provide the Following Details:

1. Proposed Study Plan: Program Name, Academic Level (e.g., Diploma, Master's), and status of Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
2. Language Proficiency: Standardized Test Scores (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF).
3. Economic Establishment: Source of Funds & Ties to Home Country (reasons to return).
4. Visa History: Details of any previous applications or refusals for Canada or the US.
5. Additional Comments.

Please Provide Full Details:

1. Current Immigration Status: Type of permit (e.g., Visitor, Student, Worker) & Expiration Date.
2. Justification for Extension:
- Study: (e.g., New Letter of Acceptance).
- Work: (e.g., Updated LMIA or Job Offer details).
- Visitor: (Purpose of continued stay, e.g., ongoing tourism, family visit, or pending Spousal Sponsorship).
3. Additional Notes.

Please Provide Details for Principal Applicant and Spouse:

1. Personal Profile: Age, Citizenship, Marital Status, Highest Educational Credential, Language Proficiency (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF), and Settlement Funds.
2. Work History (Past 10 Years):
- Total years of Foreign Skilled Work.
- Total years of In-Canada Skilled Work.
3. Proposed Province of Residence (e.g., Ontario, Quebec, BC).
4. Canadian Ties: Relatives in Canada, prior Canadian study/work history, or Valid Job Offer.
5. Additional Notes.

1. What program do you need help with?
2. Share your current citizenship, residence, and immigration status—and whether you have family in Canada.
3. Are you looking to apply, renew or appeal?
4. Let us know if you're working toward a deadline or have key dates in mind.
5. Observations (provide details).

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Manitoba PNP Family Support: How Does It Work?

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The Process, Step by Step

  1. Expression of InterestYour family member submits a profile with their personal information into the candidate pool.
  2. RankingProfiles are ranked similarly to Express Entry — the highest-ranked receive a Letter of Advice to Apply. The profile stays active for 1 year.
  3. Letter of Advice to ApplyYour family member applies for the PNP and submits all required documentation.
  4. Nomination and PR applicationOnce nominated, they submit their permanent residence application — the full process takes about 28 months.

At a Glance

  • The only PNP stream that allows sponsoring any close relative, not just spouses or children
  • Sponsors need at least 1 year of Manitoba residency and stable employment
  • Sponsors must show at least CAD $12,669 in funds to support their relative
  • The full process — from Expression of Interest to permanent residence — takes about 28 months

Each Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is unique. Program requirements vary depending on the needs of the region.

If you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Manitoba, you may have the opportunity to support a friend or relative’s application for permanent residence.

If you wish to help a family member apply for permanent residence through the Skilled Worker stream under Manitoba’s PNP Family Support, they must prove a close connection to the province through one of the following options:

You must prove that you live in Manitoba and are willing to support a family member.

You must have prior work experience or studies in Manitoba.

This is the only program where you can sponsor any family member, without being limited to spouses or children, who may be:

  • Sibling
  • Niece or nephew
  • Aunt or uncle
  • First cousin (child of your aunt or uncle)

Note: This is not a sponsorship program, but you will need to financially support your relative.

As a sponsor, you must also go through a process to determine your eligibility. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must have lived in Manitoba for at least one year and hold stable employment that will allow you to support your family once in Canada. It is essential to consider the following:

  • Show close ties to your family member and to Manitoba (supporting documents required)
  • Prove that any family member previously supported settled successfully and permanently in Manitoba
  • Be able to support your family member’s Settlement Plan

You may support the application of more than one skilled worker at a time if they are close relatives and you can demonstrate the ability to support more than one skilled worker.

Since this program aims to attract skilled workers, your family member must prove they are qualified to work in Canada. This means they must accumulate enough points through the assessment of language skills, employability, age, education, and adaptability factors.

You must also prove that you have sufficient funds to support your relative while they look for work. At least CAD $12,669 is required, and if dependants are included in the application, additional funds will be needed.

How to apply?

Expression of Interest

This is the first step to immigrate to Manitoba, and it involves submitting a profile into a pool of candidates. Your family member will need to submit their personal information and create a profile.

Your family member’s profile will be ranked similarly to the Express Entry system. The highest-ranked candidates will receive a Letter of Advice to Apply.

This profile will remain active for one year only. If your family member does not receive a Letter of Invitation to Apply before the end of the year, they will need to create a new profile.

Letter of Advice to Apply

Once your family member receives a letter, they will be able to apply for the PNP and submit all the required documentation.

If your family member is nominated by the province, they can finally submit their application for permanent residence. The process can take up to 28 months, considering that permanent residence takes around two years to be processed.

Our team can help determine your family member’s eligibility for permanent residence under this program and can assist in preparing the application.

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