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Skilled Worker Program
Immigrate to Morden, MCDII’s Skilled Worker Program
Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative is a support program for those who will apply for permanent residence in Morden through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. If an applicant is not able to qualify on their own to apply to the MPNP (For example: With the support letter of a friend or family member), they can apply to our initiative for a support letter. We choose approximately 50 families per year to be supported by our program. This is approximately 5% of all applications received.
Eligibility:
- Be between the ages of 21 and 45
- Have settlement funds as required by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate/policies/settlement-funds/
- Have completed a post-secondary education or training program of at least one year duration, for which you received a diploma, certificate, or degree
- Recent (2 years) MPNP-approved language test with a minimum CLB score of:
- TEER 0-1 occupations = minimum 7 in each band
- TEER 2-3 occupations = minimum 5 in each band
- TEER 4-5 occupations = minimum 4 in each band
- A list of MPNP-approved language tests and CLB conversion charts can be found at https://immigratemanitoba.com/immigrate/policies/language-proficiency/
- A list of occupations with corresponding TEER levels can be found at https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/Matrix
- Have no other connection to other parts of Canada (i.e. through friends, relatives or previous employment or education)
- Have worked at least two years full-time in the past five years, and can demonstrate the ability to find a job in Manitoba in that occupation (including plans to achieve certification in the case of regulated occupations)
Applications will not be considered if they do not meet minimum qualifications. All applicants will be chosen based on occupations from the current MCDII Labour Market Outlook Report. From those occupations on that report, the following are considered priority occupations.
Current Priority Occupations:
NOC 31102 Physicians IELTS 7 in each band, currently fully licensed in the USA, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. (note that in order to work in this field after arrival, you must meet the requirements of https://www.cpsm.mb.ca/registration/IMG-resources)
NOC 31301 Registered Nurses IELTS W6.5, Sp7, L7, R 6.5 required (note that in order to work in this field after arrival, you must meet requirements of https://www.crnm.mb.ca/applicants/internationally-educated-nurses/)
Exploratory visits:
MCDII requires all supported applicants to conduct an exploratory visit to Morden. Exploratory visits may be waived under the following conditions:
- A formal job offer from a Morden business OR
- A strong family connection to Morden with Labour Market attachment to Morden OR
- A strong family-like connection to Morden and Labour Market attachment to Morden in a Priority Occupation
Important Notes:
* It is your responsibility to ensure you meet all minimum criteria throughout the application process. Please also note that, if you were chosen by the MCDII selection committee as someone who has a friend or family connection to Morden, that connection needs to continue throughout your process. This means that if you had a friend or family connection to Morden who has moved elsewhere, your application will be reassessed by Morden’s Selection Committee to reevaluate Morden’s continued support of your application.
** Please be informed that the final authority to issue a Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) certificate of Nomination rests with the Government of Manitoba while granting permanent residency is administered by the Government of Canada
Application Process Overview:
Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative is a support program for those who will apply for permanent residence IN MORDEN through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program, Strategic Initiative Pathway. If an applicant is not able to qualify on their own to apply to the MPNP (ex. With the support letter of a friend or family member), they can apply to our initiative for a support letter. We choose approximately 50 families per year to be supported by our program. This is typically approximately 5% of applications received.
- Determine whether you qualify for our program
- Apply Here
- If you are chosen for MCDII, you will be given a support letter and/or an invitation for an exploratory visit
- If an exploratory visit is part of your process, you will research Morden and prepare for your future MPNP application. Your info will then be submitted to MPNP who will give you an invitation to enter MPNP’s EOI pool. Note that an exploratory visit is not always necessary or suitable for your process.
- Once you are pulled from MPNP’s EOI pool you can apply online for MPNP.
- If, after you are reviewed by the MPNP, it is determined that you meet all minimum qualifications of the MPNP, you will be given a Nomination Letter from the MPNP.
- Using this nomination letter, you can apply for federal processing whether or not you also have a federal express entry profile will determine which type of application you fill out for canada.ca
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada will do a further review, including medical and criminal record checks.
- Step 9: Once you receive your Permanent Residence Visas, you can make arrangements for you and your family to move to Morden.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for MCDII'S SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM
Applications will not be considered if they do not meet minimum qualifications.In order to qualify you must meet basic eligibity.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to apply for the Morden Community Driven Immigration Initiative, you can find forms and information here
Due to time constraints, we are unable to give an evaluation of your qualifications before you send your completed application. Please carefully read our minimum qualifications before deciding whether to apply.
A language test result is required, even if English or French is your first language. Must be General IELTS, CELPIP or TEF/TCF that was taken within the last 24 months.
Due to the very small size of our program, we are only able to choose and support a small percentage of received applications. We choose applicants based on minimum qualifications, occupational experience, and ability to adapt to climate, culture, and genuine intention on living and working in Morden.
After you send your application online, you will receive a notification stating at which time your application will be reviewed. It is usually within one to two months from submission. If you do not meet minimum criteria such as proven language ability, you may not receive a response.
The length of the entire process depends on many things, including variable processing times at Morden, MPNP and federal levels.
There is no cost to apply for Morden’s support. If you are invited for an exploratory visit, all travel and accommodation cost would be your responsibility. There are other costs at the MPNP and Federal levels for their application processing.
Our program continues to accept applications. There is no deadline by which to apply, however minimum qualifications and program criteria change on occasion.
There are several reasons for an exploratory visit. If you already have formal support from the City of Morden, please contact us regarding whether an exploratory visit is necessary in your process.
During the visit, you will prepare for your future MPNP application by gathering needed information and impressions.
If you apply to MPNP with Morden’s support, you will be expected to live in Morden on your arrival. An exploratory visit gives you a chance to determine whether Morden is the right location to settle your family in the future.
Please note that although many exploratory visitors seek future employment while they are on their exploratory visit, the main purpose of the visit is not to secure employment. A successful visit is one in which you are able to proceed to the next stage of your permanent residence application.
We will help you arrange temporary accommodation in Morden’s Transition Apartments, a host family, or a hotel.
As an applicant who has been supported through the immigration process by the City of Morden, you have declared your intention to live and work in Morden when you arrive. We will do everything we can to assist you in your successful settlement here.
When you arrive, you will receive information ahead of time that will help you arrange some things in advance. Once you are in Morden, you will receive an intake appointment with “Regional Connections”, an office who will help you with all you will need including registering children for school, tax forms, health insurance application, permanent accommodation, English classes and any other questions you may have.
Newcomer Guide
For additional information on settlement in Morden, please refer to this Newcomer Guide:
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
100-195 Stephen Street
Morden, Manitoba, Canada
R6M 1V3
Note: Morden Immigration does not accept telephone inquiries from applicants, instead please correspond by email. You will receive a reply as soon as possible.
Please do not send duplicate emails, or multiple email addresses within the City of Morden offices, as these will not be answered.
We are not affiliated with any Immigration Representative nor do we give preferential treatment to applicants who have hired an Immigration Representative. However, if you do choose to have your paperwork completed by an Immigration Representative, please refer to this page for information on making an informed choice.
