Originally Posted by manitobain

"1. For the exploratory visit, what are the immigration officers looking for at the interview meeting normally scheduled at the end of trip? How many would-be employers we talk to? How about the community, schools, transportation, shopping malls, Italian food and American pizza? Parks, museums we visit? So on and so forth?"

All of the above (exclude the italian and american food ). would-be employers are very important, community info as well. This all to show that you are well informed (and know what you are walking in to) and that you will find easy employment once here.
The one question that will for sure come up is: Why (on earth) did you want to move to Manitoba? You need to convince them why it is you want to come and why you will stay. Saying that un-employment is low isn't really cutting it for example.. as it is low in SK as well. Saying that you like the canadian lifestyle isn't either, as hence, thats all over Canada...if you get my drift .

"2. You mentioned earlier it is better to present application forms to them at the time of interview along with other support documents. Do you think it is too early to do this? I think we need to convince them we are employable and adaptable, and get nominated first, then we submit the forms and documents after nominated. I may be wrong and hope get your help on this. Thanks"

You misunderstood something there, you need to hand in all application forms (read on strategic stream checklist) in order to get nominated! At the interview (if positive) you will get a letter of invitation to apply to the nominee program...not the nomination! If you get this letter, it means you have convinced them to be a right candidate for application...if you can hand at that moment all application forms in, you are one step ahead of the game (speeding up the process). Often enough they ask at the interview if you have filled forms out and they take a look at them if you did.
hope that helps
Ilse

Originally Posted by mnp305

1) Is it the common practice that the officers will hand out the invitation letter to the applicants at the end of interview, if the interview goes very well? If no letter at the end of interview, a bad signal?
2) What forms they want to look at the end of interview? Could you please give the names of forms and the website link?
3) Normally how long the interview will take? How many officers will show up?
4) It is a good idea to make a powerpoint, either give the hard copy to them, or give them a presentation about: who you are, why here, what you bring to the MB, and you can contribute to MB, and how to emerge to the new territory,...
5) what is the appropriate dressing code? Business suit/tie?
6) What "WHV" stands for in your previous response dated on Sep 3rd?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Violets are blue

The forms and information below is really good, I have done these over the past few days and once you get your head around the forms they are quite straightforward. Lots of drop down boxes to choose from for questions. I would advise anyone to gather their information and have it all ready before doing the form. I had to track down addresses (wasnt too difficult) and months and years (much more difficult) as they want addresses from when you were 18years of age...thats some fete . Its the same for work - 10 years - month and year. Not too difficult just very time consuming if you have to track it in a hurry!! On the positive side, I have finally arranged a meeting with one work place and tomorrow phoning another so on that one as we are going on Tuesday morning and now im very nervous. Reading about the interview below is very scary, lots of information to get across in a short time. I have managed to get most of my work certs and educational certs copied and have my daughters also, however we do not have police checks yet, do we need them with us or can they follow on? Im hoping they can follow on