Manitoba Business Investor Stream (BIS)

Category 1: Farm Investor Pathway
Category 2: Entrepreneur Pathway
Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway Self-assessment
Frequently Asked Questions

Business investor stream is the third category of Manitoba PNP. This stream contributes to the position of Manitoba as a thriving business province of Canada. Business investor stream is aligned with the interests of immigrants as it offers pathways to both farmers and entrepreneurs. It has something both for the urban and rural living. This pathway goes beyond Manitoba PNP in demand occupation list list and offers something different to the immigrants.

Category 1: Farm Investor Pathway

Farm investor pathway has come in place of Farm Strategic Recruitment Initiative (FSRI) and is the best pathway for those who want to invest in a farm business in Manitoba.

Various Eligibility Factors

The following are the various eligibility factors of farm investor pathway under Business investor stream:

Factors	Requirement
Prior Farm Business Experience	Should have proper documents that prove experience in farm business management of at least 3 years.
Languages proficiency	No specific CLB mentioned. However, the applicants have to go through interview in either of the language.
Farm Business Investment	The applicants should have their investments in assets which are recognized by Manitoba PNP The applicant has to submit a business plan along with the application.
Farm business research visit	It is important to first visit the farms in Manitoba by the applicants.
Economic establishment adaptability	The applicant must have practical farming skills, required knowledge and technical know-how of the farming practices.
Net worth	Minimum $500,000

Category 2: Entrepreneur Pathway

Entrepreneur pathway under Business investor stream allows the foreign business owners to shift to Manitoba. These entrepreneurs can establish their own business from the scratch or they can be a partner of an existing business in Manitoba. The applicants of entrepreneur pathway should know that this has to be done within the first two years of arriving in Manitoba on a temporary work permit.

Manitoba Pnp Eligibility Criteria

The following is the Manitoba PNP eligibility criteria for entrepreneur pathway under Business investor stream:

Factors	Requirement
Experience in Business	The applicant should have be experienced as an active business owner for at least three out of five years. Someone who has been a business owner will score more than a senior manager. The applicants should ensure that if they have are business owners then they should have at least 1/3^rd
Languages proficiency	At least CLB 5
Education	High school certificate of Canadian equivalent
Age	There is no defined minimum or maximum age. However, the age points are allotted between 25-49 years old applicants.
Business investment	If the business is in Manitoba capital region then the minimum investment is $250,000. If the business is outside Manitoba capital region then the minimum investment is $150,000. Ensure that the business chosen for the investment is considered eligible by the Manitoba PNP. At the minimum, one job for a Canadian resident or PR in Manitoba should be created by this business.
Business research visit	It makes the entrepreneur well aware of his/her future venture. And is an essential part of Manitoba PNP eligibility criteria.
Adaptability	The applicant will score points if: Has a legal partner with CLB 5 or higher Either the applicant or the legal partner have second official language proficiency as CLB 5 or higher Either the applicant or legal partner have any relative living in Manitoba for more than an year Either the applicant or legal partner has done a full-time study course of at least one year duration in Manitoba
Net worth	At least $500,000
Business performance agreement	A BPA will be signed before the Manitoba PNP approves temporary work permit of the applicant.

Manitoba Entrepreneur Pathway Self-assessment

A self-assessment form is filled by the candidate in which they have to score out of 150. This form is known as Manitoba PNP entrepreneur pathway self-assessment form. Also read about Manitoba PNP point calculator to know about the difference between the two. Following are the factors which are considered in this self-assessment form under Business investor stream.

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67 Points Calculator	CRS Calculator
An eligibility tool: if your score is lower than 67 points, you will not be eligible to apply through Express Entry as an FSW.	A ranking tool: CRS calculator ranks all the eligible Express Entry profiles in the pool.
Exclusive to FSWP	Applicable to all programs
Total points= 100 The total points in this calculator are 100 and are distributed as:	Total points 1200. The CRS calculator has a maximum total of 1200 and is distributed under:
Age: 12 Language: 28 Work Experience: 15 Education: 25 Adaptability: 10 Job Offer: 10	Core factors: 500 Transferability factor: 100 Additional points: 600
Total 100	Total 1200

Factors	Maximum Points
Age	10
Education	10
Business experience	30
Language proficiency	25
Investment factors	50
Adaptability factors	25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Manitoba Business Investor Stream?

The business investor stream is aligned with the interests of immigrants as it offers pathways to both farmers and entrepreneurs.

What is the minimum score for Manitoba PNP?

60 points is the minimum score to qualify for Manitoba PNP.

What are the pathways involved in the Manitoba Business Investor Stream?

Entrepreneur Pathway and Farm Investor Pathway are the main pathways involved in the Manitoba Business Investor Stream.