Immigration to Morden, Manitoba

Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative (MCDII)

 

Eligibility

In order to qualify you MUST:

  • Be between the ages of 21 and 45
  • Have no other connection to other parts of Canada (i.e. through friends, relatives or previous employment or education)
  • Have completed a post-secondary education or training program of at least one year duration, for which you received a diploma, certificate, or degree
  • At least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years
  • A General IELTS test with a minimum score of 5 in EACH band
  • Have the genuine intention and ability to economically establish and settle in Morden
  • Have settlement funds as required by MPNP ($10,000 for the Principal Applicant and $2,000 for each dependent).  This is in addition to any funds needed for exploratory visits expenses.
  • Fall within one of following targeted occupations

 

Top In-Demand Jobs

Due to high numbers of applicants, preference for selection will be given to applicants who have experience in:

  • Entry level manufacturing (assembly, simple machine operation),
  • Painting (machine spray of furniture or vehicles),
  • Restaurant service (especially fast food)
  • Welding

These target occupations are subject to change – continue to check this site
for changes.

In addition to having recent work experience in one of the above target occupations, it is also important that the applicant:

  • Have experience in living in a rural area, with the ability to adapt to culture and climate
  • Show genuine intention in living and working in Morden, with no previous connections with other parts of Canada

Processing Time

After initial submission, you will receive an email stating at which time your application will be reviewed.  It is usually within one month from submission.

The length of the entire process depends on many things, including the length of time it takes you to obtain a TRV and come on an exploratory visit after invitation, how long MPNP takes with your application (approximately 3-6 months), how long your local Canadian embassy takes at the federal stage.

Government Processing Fees

There is also no cost to apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. If you are invited for an exploratory visit, all travel and accommodation cost would be your responsibility.   You should also pay for CIC’s processing fees at federal stage.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for a Support Letter for the program

Step 2: If you are chosen, you will be given an invitation to come for an exploratory visit

Step 3: During your exploratory visit, you will research Morden and prepare for your interview with an MPNP officer at the end of your visit.

Step 4: If after the interview with the MPNP officer, he/she deems you a good fit for MCDII and MPNP, you will be given an invitation to apply for MPNP.

Step 5: Apply online for MPNP. This is usually done after you return home from your exploratory visit.

Step 6: If, after you are reviewed by MPNP, it is determined that you meet all minimum qualifications of MPNP, you will be given a Nomination Letter from the MPNP.

Step 7: Using this Nomination Letter, apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada as a Provincial Nominee.