Home is where your friends and family are: The Manitoba PNP General Stream

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Published: September 30, 2010

Manitoba's very successful Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) is proof that Manitoba is a destination of choice for those considering immigration to Canada.

Here we take an  in-depth look at the General stream, one of several streams under the Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program each having its own eligibility requirements.

First, an eligible candidate is required to meet just one of the following criteria:

• previous full-time work experience in Manitoba (six months minimum)
• completed at least one academic year of education in Manitoba (not including language training programs)
• a close relative in Manitoba who has signed an affidavit of support
• two friends or distant relatives in Manitoba who have each signed an affidavit of support*

>>Read the full article on Canadavisa.com…

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