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Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway

Manitoba entrepreneur pathway is one of the subcategories of Manitoba Business Investor Stream managed by the Manitoba Province. The program is for those experienced business professionals who wish to establish or purchase a business in Manitoba. Once they commence the business operations in the province, the applicant can apply for permanent residency in Canada. Before applying, the applicant must meet the eligibility requirements, complete the provincial points system, arrange required documents, establish or purchase a business in Manitoba and attain Canada PR.

Benefits of Doing Business in Manitoba

  • People and the Workforce – Among many resources, Manitoba has diverse skills and culture in the workforce. The people are well educated and highly skilled workers who are suited for any responsibilities in any sector.
  • Business and the Economy – Manitoba has booming economy with progressive sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agribusiness, Creative Industries, Education, Energy and Environment, Financial Services, Furniture and Building Products, Information and Communication Technologies, Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Mining and Minerals, Tourism, Transportation and Distribution
  • Market Access, Transportation, and Infrastructure – The province has an excellent strategic connection to the United States, Midwest, Asia, and Europe. Its robust communication, transportation, and infrastructure mechanism allow small and medium businesses to grow.
  • Research and Development – The province has advanced Research and development facility that help the new businesses. Government agencies, universities, and private firms work jointly in Research and development.
  • Quality of Life –Manitoba has one of Canada’s lowest business costs, accompanied by low cost of living, affordable housing, healthcare, and education.
  • Canadian Permanent Residency – All the successful applicants and their family will receive direct, unconditional Canada PR Visa under Canada Business Immigration.

Investment Requirement

  • Investment – CAD 250,000 (INR 1.45 Crore) for business situated in the Manitoba Capital Region
  • Investment – CAD 150,000 (INR 87 Lac) for business situated outside of Manitoba Capital Region
  • Net Worth – CAD 500,000 (INR 2.9 Crore)

Eligibility Requirement

  • Business Experience – Have minimum of three years of full-time experience as Business Owner or Senior Management role in the last five years
  • Business Shares – Business owners must also have minimum 33 1/3% ownership in the business
  • Investment – Make minimum investment of CAD 250,000 for business in the Manitoba Capital Region, or CAD 150,000 for business outside of Manitoba Capital Region
  • Net-worth – Must have legally acquired net worth of CAD 500,000
  • Language Requirement – Must score minimum CLB 5 in an approved language proficiency examination under this PNP business stream
  • Business Plan – Draft and submit a detailed business plan outlining the business proposition
  • Exploratory Visit – Must conduct a business visit to Manitoba for researching business possibilities.
  • Employment generation – Proposed business must create minimum one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
  • Education – Minimum Canadian high-school equivalent certificate or diploma

Step-By-Step Process

Step 1 – Mark the eligibility and conduct business research in Manitoba

  1. Applicants must conduct self-eligibility based on the parameters mentioned above.
  2. After meeting the eligibility requirement, must conduct a business visit to Manitoba to research the possibilities to start a business or purchase an existing one.

Step 2 – Submit Expression of Interest to Manitoba PNP

  1. After conducting the business visit, submit an Expression of Interest application and email all the forms (Business Concept Form, Self-Assessment Form & MPNP Code of Conduct) to the Manitoba Business Immigration official Mail ID.
  2. The application will be assessed on the factors of Age, Education, Business Experience, Language Ability, Net-worth, Business Investment, Economic Priorities, and Business Research Visit, Close relatives in Manitoba, Spouse language ability, previous education or experience in Manitoba.
  3. The applicant will receive a specific provincial score based on the above factors: the higher the points, the greater the chance of getting selected.

Step 3 – Letter of Advice (LAA) and submit complete application

  1. After scoring high points in the provincial points system, applicant will receive a Letter of Advice (LAA)
  2. After LAA, applicant must submit a complete application for the program
  3. Make the non-refundable fee of CAD 2,500 (INR 1.5 Lac) to the MPNP

Step 4 – Application Assessment & Work Permit

  1. The Business Immigration Officer (BIO) will assess the application based on the guidelines set by the MPNP
  2. Once the application is approved, applicant can apply for Canada Work Permit

Step 5 – Establish the business in Manitoba

  1. Arrive Manitoba with the work permit and commence business incorporation and operations within six month
  2. Must submit First progress report to the MPNP within six months and Final Progress Report within 20 months.

Step 6 – Final Recommendation & Canadian Permanent Residency

  1. Once the MPNP is convinced that the business is operational and successful, the department will grant the confirmation of nomination
  2. Upon receiving the nomination, applicant can apply for the Canadian Permanent residency Permit under Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway.

Documents Required

  1. Personal Net Worth and Source of Fund Verification Report
  2. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Fee Payment Form
  3. Relevant Canada and MPNP Application forms
  4. Proof of Research Visit to Manitoba
  5. Detailed Business Plan
  6. Photocopies or notarized photocopies of all applicable supporting documents
  7. Marriage documents & Children information
  8. Education and Language proficiency documents
  9. Proof of connection to Manitoba and Canada, if applicable
  10. Business Ownership or Senior Manager Employment documents

Processing Time & Fees

Processing fee: CAD 2,500 (INR 1.5 Lac)

Processing Time: The processing time of the application depends on various factors, such as complete application submission or timely response to the MPNP requirements. On average, the entire process may take from 12 to 15 months.

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