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Skilled Worker Stream

The Skilled Worker Stream selects internationally trained and experienced workers with skills needed by Manitoba employers and nominates them for Canadian permanent residence. It includes two pathways: Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas.

Summary

Manitoba's Skilled Worker Stream is a provincial immigration program designed to meet local labour market needs by nominating skilled workers for permanent residence. It offers two pathways: Skilled Worker in Manitoba for applicants already in Manitoba, and Skilled Worker Overseas for applicants outside Canada.

Key points
  • The Skilled Worker Stream is locally driven and based on the needs of Manitoba employers.
  • It selects internationally trained and experienced workers with skills needed in the local labour market.
  • There are two pathways: Skilled Worker in Manitoba (SWM) and Skilled Worker Overseas (SWO).
  • Applicants can learn about eligibility criteria and application processes for both pathways.
  • The program nominates selected workers to receive Canadian permanent residence to settle and work in Manitoba.
Who is affected
  • Internationally trained and experienced workers with skills needed by Manitoba employers.
  • Applicants residing in Manitoba (SWM pathway).
  • Applicants residing outside Canada (SWO pathway).
How to apply / next steps
  • Applicants must meet eligibility criteria specific to each pathway.
  • Detailed application instructions are available on the Manitoba immigration website.
Keywords
Manitoba Skilled Worker Stream provincial nominee program permanent residence Skilled Worker in Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas immigration
About this update
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Published
2026-02-07
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