Manitoba Likely To Accept More 500 Immigrants Under Express Entry

13 Dec 2014

With the launch of Express Entry system, the Manitoba is likely to get additional 500 nominations for the skilled immigrants under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

In accordance with the new Express Entry system, extra 500 spaces will be allotted for desired overseas skilled individuals based on the labor market needs through Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Yearly, around 70% of new immigrants come to Manitoba province under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

Under the new Canada immigration system—Express Enter, selection process of candidates are managed and visa applications are processed in six months or less. Upon expressing candidate’s interest in migrating to Canada, the potential candidates will be asked to choose a desired province in Canada. The candidates answer allows provinces to pick a portion of provincial nominations from the Express Entry pool.

The main benefits for Manitoba and other provinces of Canada, is the accelerated nature of Express Entry applications. This accelerated way must enable the Canadian provinces to pick immigrants depending on immediate labor market needs than ever before. In the earlier Provincial Nominee Programs, based on the province, applicant’s countries of origin, backlog, the processing of visa applications could take a couple of years or longer, conversely under the new Express Entry System, applications are processed within six-month period. 

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