International Education Stream 2025 Guide
The Manitoba International Education Stream (IES) offers recent international graduates of Manitoba’s designated post-secondary institutions an accelerated path to provincial nomination and, ultimately, Canadian permanent residence. Through three targeted pathways—Career Employment, Graduate Internship and International Student Entrepreneur Pilot—the IES matches Manitoba’s labour-market and innovation goals by retaining skilled graduates, fostering research internships and supporting student-run start-ups
Who Can Apply?
General eligibility for all IES pathways requires you to:
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Graduate from a Manitoba-designated post-secondary institution (minimum one-year, full-time program) within the last three years
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Hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit at the time of application.
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Reside in Manitoba (if required by your chosen pathway).
Pathway-specific criteria:
Career Employment Pathway
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Have a full-time, long-term job offer in an in-demand Manitoba occupation related to your field of study
Graduate Internship Pathway
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Complete a master’s or doctoral degree in Manitoba within the past three years.
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Finish a Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internship (including Accelerate Entrepreneur) in Manitoba.
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Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 language level.
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Demonstrate settlement funds for six months (LICO) or hold a qualifying job offer
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot (ISEP)
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Age 21–35 years.
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Completed a 2-year (or longer) full-time program in Manitoba.
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Hold an open work permit and have continuously lived in Manitoba since graduation.
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Own ≥ 51 % equity in your start-up and demonstrate Aboriginal ties.
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Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 and sufficient liquid funds (LICO)
How Does the Application Process Work?
1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Create an account in the MPNP Online portal.
Select your IES pathway and complete the free EOI form.
2. Receive a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA)
Manitoba scores EOIs and issues an LAA to top candidates.
4. Nomination Decision
MPNP assesses your file and notifies you of nomination.
5. Apply for Permanent Residence
Use your provincial nomination to apply to IRCC for PR.
IRCC aims to process 80 % of PNP PR applications within 19 months
3. Prepare & Submit Your MPNP Application
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Log into MPNP Online within 60 days of your LAA.
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Upload supporting documents:
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LAA letter & EOI profile number
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Passport/travel document
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Degree/diploma and transcripts
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Internship or job offer proof (as applicable)
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Language test results
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Business Concept and Interest Guideline forms (ISEP)
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Pay the CAD 500 non-refundable application fee
Application Fee and Processing Time
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MPNP application fee: CAD 500 (non-refundable)
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MPNP processing: Approximately 6 months from application submission to nomination
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IRCC PR processing: Target of 19 months for most PNP applications
Required Documents
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Valid Passport -
Education Credential Assessment -
Language Test Results -
Proof of Work Experience -
Endorsement Certificate From an Atlantic Province -
Proof of Settlement Funds
Official Application Page
For detailed information and to start your application process, visit the official;
🔗 International Education Stream – Manitoba Immigration immigratemanitoba.com
🔗 Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) immigratemanitoba.com
🔗 International Student Entrepreneur Pilot Eligibility immigratemanitoba.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the International Education Stream?
A Manitoba PNP stream giving international graduates an accelerated route to provincial nomination through three specialized pathways
Can graduates from other provinces apply?
No—only those who graduated from Manitoba-designated institutions. Graduates elsewhere may use the Skilled Worker in Manitoba stream
Do I need a job offer?
Only under the Career Employment and certain Graduate Internship pathways; ISEP does not require one for initial application
How long does it take?
Provincial nomination decisions typically occur within 6 months of full application submission
What language scores are needed?
Most pathways require CLB/NCLC 7 in English or French on an IRCC-approved test
Is there an age limit?
Only for ISEP (21–35 years); other pathways have no age restrictions.
