New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

New Brunswick is a Canadian province on Canada’s eastern coast of the Atlantic Ocean. New Brunswick also has a provincial nominee program, which is an independent immigration scheme. 

The goal of this provincial nominee program is to draw young graduates, entrepreneurs, and talented professionals to this Canadian province. As part of Canada’s PNP program, the NBPNP aims to select the most eligible candidate who meets the specific economy and labor market requirements.

This comprehensive guide will provide detailed information about the New Brunswick immigrant nominee program and its various streams, eligibility criteria, application process, and more. 

What is the New Brunswick provincial nominee program? 

Canada's provincial nominee program also includes New Brunswick’s PNP program. Through this, New Brunswick nominates skilled professionals for permanent residency to cater to labor market shortages. This Canadian provincial nominee program can benefit you if you are looking for a perfect destination for career advancement, a better quality of life, and a high standard of living. 

Candidates with an active express entry profile in the express entry pool are eligible to get nominations from BC PNP. This nomination can add up to 600 points to your overall CRS score, which increases your chances of getting the ITA(Invitation to Apply).

Streams under New Brunswick provincial nominee program

The following information explains the different streams that come under the New Brunswick provincial nominee program. 

The following information explains the eligibility criteria for different New Brunswick provincial nominee program streams. 

1. New Brunswick skilled worker stream 

To apply for the New Brunswick skilled worker stream of the New Brunswick immigrant nominee program, candidates are required to fulfill the following requirements: 

• Your age should be between 19 and 55 years old to apply for this stream. 
• You should have the intention to reside in New Brunswick 
• You should have a valid job offer from an eligible employer in New Brunswick and a support letter from them. 
• Must possess a valid Canadian or foreign high school diploma equivalent to a Canadian educational credential. 
• You should prove language proficiency in English or French equivalent to a minimum of 4 CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark). 

2. New Brunswick express entry stream 

Through the express entry stream, the NBPNP can meet New Brunswick's economic and labor needs by using Canada's federal express entry immigration system. The New Brunswick express entry stream operates according to the expression of interest paradigm. 

You need to meet the following prerequisites to apply for the NBPNP program.

• A current and valid express entry profile is required.
• You must demonstrate that you have eligible ties to New Brunswick. You can accomplish this by: 

1. New Brunswick employment connection: if you presently work full-time, have a valid employment offer letter from a qualified NB firm, or have lived in the province for the last six months.  
2. Student connection in New Brunswick: If you have studied in any post-secondary institution in New Brunswick, which was eligible for a post-graduation work permit. However, your studies must have been completed in the last 6 months and at most that. 
3. Priorities connection in New Brunswick: Either you or your spouse have a close family member living in New Brunswick. However, they should be citizens or permanent residents or have been residing in the province for 12 months. 

• You must have enough proof of funds to cover your stay in the province. 
• Your job occupation should be listed on the NOC Code TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3. 
• However, a job offer is optional for this, but if you have one, it should be full-time and allow you to work 30 hours per week, and it should not be seasonal.

3. New Brunswick business immigration stream

To apply for the Business immigration stream of New Brunswick, you must meet the following requirements: 

• You should be between the ages of 19 and 59.
• Must achieve a minimum CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) level of 4.0 in language competence.
• Must possess a high school diploma from Canada or a foreign degree that meets Canadian educational requirements.  
• Should have a personal net worth of a minimum of CAD 5,00,000 (it is CAD 3,00,000). 
• Should have experience in business ownership or senior management: 

1. Business ownership should be at least 51% in a private sector company, involved in day-to-day decision-making as a primary decision maker, and supervised two employees in 2 years of the previous 5 years. 
2. Senior manager at a for-profit organisation, involved in day-to-day decision-making as a primary decision maker and supervised two employees in 2 years of the previous 5 years. 

• Must have an innovative or unique business plan with at least CAD 150,000 in eligible investments and must have created at least one job. 

4. New Brunswick strategic initiative stream 

The following prerequisites must be met to apply for the New Brunswick initiative stream:

• To be eligible for this stream, you must be at least 19 years old.
• French language proficiency of 5.0 CLB level is required. This stream is exclusively for French speakers, and to apply for this visa, you must prove that you can speak French.
• You had to have finished high school in Canada or abroad. If you are from outside of Canada, you must show that your educational background is in line with Canadian standards by presenting a legitimate ECA report.
• The desire to live in Canada must be present.
• You must demonstrate that you have eligible ties to New Brunswick. You can illustrate it by:  
• Proving that you have visited New Brunswick on an exploratory visit. 
• You should have a valid job offer from an eligible employer in New Brunswick. 
• You are directly invited by the GNB (Government of New Brunswick) 
• Must have enough proof of funds to cover your stay in the province. 

5. Atlantic immigration program (AIP)

To apply for the Atlantic immigration program, you are required to fulfill the following requirements: 

• Should be in good standing and have owned a firm in the Atlantic region for at least two years.
• A legitimate offer of employment should be non-seasonal, full-time, and allow for 30 hours of labor per week.