Work Permit Support Letters (WPSL)
Work Permits are issued by IRCC (formerly CIC) to eligible applicants. Individuals who are going through the MPNP process may be eligible for a Work Permit, as long as they have the proper documentation. If they have the support of MPNP, they will be issued a WPSL by the Government of Manitoba which will be part of their package to the Department of Immigration (Federal) for their Work Permit.
To apply for a Work Permit for MPNP Candidates, the applicant will need the support of their employer. The letter of employment must include all the information about the job/ position and their duties. The minimum requirements are as follows:
- letter must be on company letterhead and include your job title, job duties,
- must include proper job title
- must include a description of duties,
- must include salary / wage information, start date and contact information for the signatory of the letter.
- must include start date and contact information for the signatory of the letter.
- must include the employer’s contact information on company letterhead.
If the applicant’s employer does not include the above information, MPNP may not issue the Work Permit Support Letter (WPSL). Your employer must also comply with all the necessary provisions of Manitoba regarding Employment Standards.
As noted by MPNP:
The issuance of a work permit support letter is at the sole discretion of the MPNP. The MPNP may not issue a work permit support letter if the MPNP is not satisfied with the bona fides of the employer, the employment conditions, or your ability to economically establish in Manitoba. Your employer must be incorporated or registered by or under an act of the legislature of a province or the Parliament of Canada and operating as a business that has an established production capability, plant or place of business in Manitoba. Your employer must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the MPNP that they are an established business with an ability to offer you full-time and long-term employment in Manitoba. If you are not issued a work permit support letter and seek other work permit options, please see the website of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada.
For assistance please contact our office directly at 204.599.6966.
