Procedural fairness applies to all Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) applications received on or after April 30, 2015, replacing the request for review (RFR) process. It provides applicants with an opportunity to respond to the Program’s concerns prior to a final decision being made on their application.
In cases where an application is being considered for refusal, a procedural fairness letter (PFL) will be sent to the applicant (and their representative, if applicable). The applicant has 30 days from the date of the letter to submit additional information to address the concerns identified in the letter.
The PFL is the only opportunity given to the applicant to address the Program’s concerns. Any additional information provided at any point within the 30-day period will be taken into consideration before the officer issues a recommendation on the application. If no response is received, a recommendation is issued with the information available on file. All recommendations are reviewed by at least one other officer before the decision is finalized.
If the application is refused, the applicant has no further remedy and must submit a new Expression of Interest if they wish to reapply to the MPNP. In cases where the applicant has been found to have engaged in misrepresentation, they may be subject to a ban that prevents them from submitting another application to the MPNP for a period of two years.