This stream provides a faster path to nominations for international students graduating in Manitoba and meeting the needs of the industry.
Main eligibility criteria:
Career Employment stream is for post-secondary students who graduate and find employment in Manitoba relevant to their studies and in an in-demand occupation. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:
👉 A full-time job offer
👉 Graduated in Manitoba within past 3 years
👉 Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
👉 Either employed or able to show access to sufficient finances
👉 You are a resident of Manitoba at time of application
Graduate Internship stream is for master and doctoral graduates who completed an Accelerate or Elevate Internship with Mitacs in Manitoba. To apply for this pathway, you will need to demonstrate the following:
👉 Completed masters or doctoral degree within past 3 years
👉 Completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internship
👉 Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
👉 Either employed or able to show access to sufficient finances
👉 You are a resident of Manitoba at time of application
International Student Entrepreneur Pilot stream is capped to 20 students per year. It is for international graduates of Manitoba who will pursue entrepreneurship rather than employment. To apply for this program, you will need to demonstrate the following:
👉 Operated business as senior manager for at least 6 months
👉 Proficiency in English or French (CLB 7)
👉 Studied post-secondary course in Manitoba for at least 2 years
👉 Between 21 and 35 years old (inclusive)
👉 Have been resident in Manitoba since graduating
👉 Show access to sufficient finances