For the skilled workers in Manitoba, skilled workers overseas, and the international education stream, the following MPNP point’s evaluation grid is applicable.
Based on the following criteria, points are given out:
Factor 1: Language Proficiency (Maximum Points 25)
First Official Language
Language Score
Points
CLB 8 or higher
20
CLB 7
18
CLB 6
16
CLB 5
14
CLB 4
12
CLB 3 or lower
0
Second Official Language
Language Score
Points
CLB 5 or higher (overall)
5
Factor 2: Age (Maximum Points 10)
Age (In Years)
Points
18
4
19
6
20
8
21 to 45
10
46
8
47
6
48
4
49
2
50 or older
0
Factor 3: Work Experience
Experience (In Years)
Points
Less than 1 year
0
1 year
8
2 years
10
3 years
12
4 years or more
15
Factor 4: Education (Maximum 25 Points)
Level of Education
Points
Master’s degree or Doctorate
25
Two post-secondary programs of at least 2 years each
23
One post-secondary program of three years or more
20
One post-secondary program of two years
20
One-year post-secondary program
14
Trade Certificate
14
No formal post-secondary education
0
Factor 5: Adaptability (Maximum 25 Points)
Factors
Points
Close Relative in Manitoba
20
Invitation to Apply received from MPNP as a part of recruitment mission or exploratory visit
20
Previous work experience in Manitoba (at least 6 months)
12
Education in Manitoba • Post-secondary programs of at-least two or more academic years in Manitoba • Post-secondary programs of at-least one academic year in Manitoba
• 12 • 10
Friend or distant relative in Manitoba
10
In addition to this, if you have any connections in or are planning to settle in a region of Manitoba i.e. outside the city of Manitoba, you can claim additional points.