Stream Overview
- Skilled Worker – Manitoba: For temporary foreign workers currently employed in Manitoba seeking permanent residence.
- Skilled Worker – Overseas: For internationally-trained workers with a valid LMIA-supported job offer from a Manitoba employer.
Skilled Worker – Manitoba
You must be currently employed in Manitoba on a valid work permit. No new job offer is required.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 6 months continuous full-time employment with a Manitoba employer
- CLB/NCLC Level 5 or higher in English or French
- Full-time, non-seasonal employment only
- Genuine intention to live and work in Manitoba
Skilled Worker – Overseas
A valid job offer from a Manitoba employer with a positive LMIA is required.
Eligibility Requirements
- Valid job offer in a listed in-demand occupation
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
- CLB/NCLC Level 7 language requirement
- Post-secondary credential required
In-Demand Occupations
- Healthcare & Nursing (RNs, LPNs, physicians, allied health)
- Technology & Engineering (software developers, data engineers)
- Skilled Trades (electricians, plumbers, welders)
- Agriculture & Food Processing
- Transportation & Logistics
- Hospitality & Tourism