Parkland Immigrants
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Immigration Programs
Temporary Visitor
If you are interested in staying in the Parkland for a short period of time you may need a Temporary Visa. Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. In some cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a certain period of time, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa.
For more information about visa requirements go to Canada Citizenship and Immigration
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
For travel tips and tourism highlights in the Parkland check out PARKLAND COMMUNITIES profiles or www.TravelManitoba.com.
Students
More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools. It is possible to work in Canada while you are here as a student, and there are opportunities for jobs on and off campus. You will need to apply.
For more information about studying in Canada and how to apply, go to Canada Citizenship and Immigration (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp)
Note: Students are eligible to apply for permanent residence through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program if they:
• completed an educational program of at least eight months from an eligible post-secondary institution in Manitoba and
• received a post-graduation work permit and also have a long-term full-time job offer from a Manitoba employer for whom they have been working for at least 6 months.
For more information on the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program click here: www.immigratemanitoba.com
Temporary Workers
A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada, though for some positions and business people it is not necessary. More information on work permits for temporary jobs can be found here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp
As a next step the employer needs approval from Service Canada, which is called a “Labour Market Opinion” (LMO) and assesses the impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market. http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/contracts-forms/emp5239e.shtml http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/work_in_manitoba/tfw_guide/tfw-standards.html You also need to find out if you need to let your academic credentials be assessed and if you are allowed to work in your profession right away. For more information regarding these issues click here http://www2.immigratemanitoba.com/browse/work_in_manitoba/ How to become a Permanent Resident:
The process of being hired as a Temporary Foreign Worker is a joint effort between the employer and potential foreign worker. Foreign workers are treated like Manitoba workers. Every employer intending to hire a foreign worker must register with Manitoba Employment Standards which improves protection for foreign workers. http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/asset_library/forms/wrapa_er_registratiion_app.pdf
Once the employer receives a positive LMO the foreign worker can apply for a work permit.
Detailed steps of the process and tips can be downloaded here: (pdf how-to-hire a foreigner, tips for LMOs)
More information about employment standards for foreign workers in Manitoba can be found here
Looking for work:
There are lots of factors to consider when searching for a job in Manitoba. There might be differences in the way you are looking for work, writing résumés and doing interviews from your home country.
Please also visit our employment section (EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES) to search for job openings in the Parkland area.
Temporary Foreign Workers can apply for Immigration through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program if they
• have a valid permit for full-time employment
• and have been working in Manitoba for at least 6 months
• and have a long-term, full-time job offer from the same Manitoba employer
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Applicants to the MPNP must be able to clearly demonstrate they are employable in Manitoba and have a strong potential to settle successfully and permanently in this province. If you are a skilled worker and are interested in living and working in Manitoba, you have the best chance of being nominated if:
• you have sufficient training and work experience in your occupation
• you have sufficient language ability to begin working soon after arrival
• you have settlement supports in Manitoba to assist you upon your arrival
Applications to the MPNP are assessed under different Assessment Streams, according to the type and strength of your connection to Manitoba.
Please click here for more information with regards to the different Streams
and to download an application kit: www.immigratemanitoba.com
Young Farmer Nominee Program
If you are considering starting a farm in Manitoba but do not meet the eligibility criteria for the PNP-B, the Young Farmer Nominee Program is an exciting opportunity that may still allow you to qualify.
The Parkland Region has many advantages that make it ideal for doing business in an environment that offers a better quality of life and affordable living costs.
If you are interested in starting a business in the Parkland, please contact any Parkland Immigration Services Office (IMMIGRATION OFFICES) to discuss business opportunities in our area. We would be more then happy to host you during an exploratory visit of the region.
Permits and Visas
In order for you to stay in Canada for any length of time, you must apply for a work permit, study visa, temporary residency visa or a permanent resident card.
• Work permit: You need to apply for a work permit if you want to work in Canada.
• Study Visa: If you want to remain a student in Canada, you will need a study permit.
• Temporary Residency Visa: International students, temporary workers and residents of certain countries will be required to apply for a Temporary Residency Visa. If you would like to stay in Canada after your stay with a temporary residency visa, you can apply for permanent residency.
• Permanent Resident: In order to work, live permanently and study anywhere in Canada you will need permanent residency status. Permanent resident status entitles you to most social benefits of a Canadian citizen. With this status you are also able to apply for citizenship.
Work permit application forms: www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLish/information/applications/work.asp
Study permit application forms: www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLish/study/study.asp
Temporary Residency Visa appl.form: www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information/applications/visa.asp
Permanent Resident application form: www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/information/applications/prcard.asp