New Brunswick

What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program? (NB PNP)

New Brunswick, situated in Canada’s northeastern Maritime region, is the country’s only officially bilingual province, with approximately 30 percent of its population speaking French as their first language.

Through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), individuals with skills and experience sought by the province can obtain a provincial nomination certificate. With this nomination, foreign nationals become eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The province offers abundant employment opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to larger provinces in Canada. Newcomers can opt to settle in small towns or major cities like Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton. New Brunswick is renowned for its picturesque lakes, rivers, and numerous outdoor recreational areas.

Prospective immigrants with skills and experience sought by the province can obtain a provincial nomination through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). New Brunswick currently offers five immigration streams for those wishing to immigrate to the province.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be chosen to immigrate to Canada through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, offering a faster path to permanent residence.

New Brunswick, located on the East Coast of Canada, boasts a diverse economy encompassing agriculture, forestry, fishing, manufacturing, and mining. The northern region of New Brunswick is home to some of the world's largest potash deposits, as well as significant lead and zinc resources. With numerous job opportunities, many individuals find life in New Brunswick to be highly appealing.

Explore more about New Brunswick Visas below and see how this program can facilitate your journey towards permanent residence in Canada.

The categories included in New Brunswick PNP –

·       Express Entry Stream

·       Skilled Workers Stream

·       Business Immigration Stream

·       Strategic Initiative Stream

·       Critical Worker Pilot

·       Atlantic Immigration Program

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Ø Express Entry Stream:

This stream utilizes the federal Express Entry system to address New Brunswick’s specific labor market and demographic needs. It operates under an 'Expression of Interest' model.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Express Entry profile.
• Job Seeker Validation Code or proof of enrollment in a PGWP-eligible program at a designated post-secondary institution.
• Residing in New Brunswick.
• Language test scores equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 (CLB 7) in English or French.

Ø Skilled Workers Stream:

New Brunswick accepts applications from individuals who have received a full-time, permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Intent to reside in New Brunswick.
• Full-time permanent job offer from an eligible New Brunswick employer.
• Minimum Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or equivalent foreign credential.
• Aged between 19-55 years.
• Language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 (CLB 4) in English or French.

Ø Business Immigration Stream:

This category welcomes individuals planning to own and manage a business in New Brunswick, requiring a monetary investment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eligible connection to New Brunswick.
• Completion of an academic degree or specific trade diploma.
• Minimum personal net worth of $600,000 CAD, with $300,000 CAD readily available.
• Aged between 22-55 years.
• Language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 5 (CLB 5) in English or French.

Ø Strategic Initiative Stream:

Designed for Francophone workers contributing to New Brunswick's economy and seeking permanent residency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Intent to reside in New Brunswick.
• Qualifying connection to New Brunswick.
• Minimum secondary (high school) diploma.
• Required settlement funds.
• Aged between 19-55 years.
• Language proficiency equivalent to Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 in French.

Ø Critical Worker Pilot:

Introduced in November 2022, this program allows designated employers in New Brunswick to recruit foreign talent to address workforce needs.

Ø Atlantic Immigration Program:

New Brunswick, along with other Atlantic provinces, collaborates with the Government of Canada to recruit foreign workers to address labor market shortages. Applicants may be residing abroad or in temporary status in Canada at the time of applying.

All pilot applicants must have a job offer from a designated employer meeting program requirements.

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