Are you an international student enrolled in a one-year program in Manitoba and planning to apply for the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)? While your score matters, it’s only one piece of the puzzle.
To truly improve your chances, you need to understand how timeline, work experience, and study duration all come together under MPNP rules.
If you already have four years of full-time work experience and then come to Manitoba to complete a one-year diploma or certificate, you could score as high as 875 points.
Why this matters:
• 875 points has been the cut-off score in multiple draws under the International Education Stream in 2025.
• This score also puts you in strong contention under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba category.
So, with prior work experience, a one-year diploma can be a strategic steppingstone toward permanent residency.
Let’s say you come straight to Manitoba after high school (Grade 12), with no prior work experience, and enroll in a one-year program. Here’s the reality:
Your maximum achievable score is around 725 points. And based on current MPNP trends, this score is not competitive for a nomination.
Why?
• A one-year diploma only qualifies you for a one-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
• The MPNP nomination and PR process typically takes 9 to 12 months.
• This tight timeline leaves little to no room for delays, making the journey to PR extremely difficult.
Don’t base your immigration journey on assumptions. Understanding program length, PGWP validity, and scoring potential is critical when making educational decisions in Manitoba.
At A&M Canadian Immigration Law Corporation, we help students and applicants align their academic and immigration goals. If you’re unsure whether a one-year diploma is right for your PR plans, we are here to guide you.
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