Manitoba Skilled Worker: Manitoba Graduates vs. Out-of-Province Graduates

Under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) pathway, the amount of Manitoba employment required can depend on where the applicant completed their post-secondary studies.

A person who graduated from a Manitoba institution may generally become eligible after completing at least six months of continuous full-time employment with the Manitoba employer and receiving a full-time, long-term job offer from that employer, provided the other SWM requirements are also met.

A different requirement generally applies to an international student who graduated from a post-secondary institution in another Canadian province or territory. In that situation, the applicant generally needs to complete at least one year of qualifying continuous full-time employment with the Manitoba employer before becoming eligible through the Skilled Worker in Manitoba pathway.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I graduated from a Manitoba institution. When would I be eligible for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program?

A Manitoba graduate may generally become eligible after completing at least six months of qualifying continuous full-time employment with a Manitoba employer and receiving a full-time, long-term job offer from that employer, provided all other SWM requirements are
met.

2. I graduated from outside Manitoba. When would I be eligible for the Skilled Worker in Manitoba program?

If you graduated from a post-secondary institution in another Canadian province or territory, you generally need at least one year of qualifying continuous full-time employment with the Manitoba employer before becoming eligible under the SWM pathway.

3. Can I apply after six months if I graduated from another province?

Generally, no. An out-of-province international graduate normally needs to complete the one-year Manitoba employment requirement before qualifying through the SWM employment pathway.

4. Can I combine employment from two different Manitoba employers to be eligible for SWM?

No. The qualifying employment must generally be continuous, full-time, ongoing employment with the same Manitoba employer. Employment from two different Manitoba employers cannot normally be combined to meet the required qualifying employment period.

5. What is the main difference between a Manitoba graduate and an out-of-province graduate?

For this particular SWM employment requirement, a Manitoba graduate may generally qualify after six months of qualifying Manitoba employment, while an out-of-province international graduate generally needs one year of qualifying Manitoba employment.

To learn more about the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), book your first free in-person appointment with a Manitoba immigration lawyer.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.