Pathways to Permanent Residency

As Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA), the International Student Advisors (ISA) are not legally able to advise on permanent residency options or pathways for international students. The topic of permanent residency is outside the scope of practice for a RISIA. 

The information on this page may change.

The immigration information on this page has been reviewed by Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in compliance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. However, this is not a legal document and information may change without notice. Readers should always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the most up-to-date information.

Last updated April 2025.

Federal programs

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has detailed information on their website about how to immigrate to Canada. They also offer a virtual question and answer series for international students who want to stay in Canada after they graduate. For information about these upcoming virtual learning sessions for international students and how to register, please visit the IRCC Virtual Learning Sessions for International Students page.

Provincial programs

To learn about the permanent residency streams available through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), please visit the MPNP official website. The MPNP offers information sessions for some of their permanent residency streams and information about upcoming sessions can be found on the MPNP Information Sessions page.The International Centre also hosts representatives from the MPNP to deliver an information session for current international students at the UM about their program and streams. Information about upcoming MNPN information sessions and details on how to register can be found in the events section of our website.

Immigration representatives

You can also work with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or an immigration lawyer for help and support with planning your pathway to permanent residency in Canada and to submit your application. You can search for one of these immigration professionals in Winnipeg using the links below:

Please note that it is completely optional, and your decision, to work with an immigration professional. If you do hire representation (certified immigration consultant or immigration lawyer), please review the following guidelines that IRCC has provided:

How to choose an immigration or citizenship representative