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New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
Check our table summary of all NBPNP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
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The NBPNP (New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program) allows the immigration office of NB to select foreign immigration candidates who satisfy to the target criteria established by the province and who want to contribute economically to the province. The nominated candidates are then presented to the federal government of Canada to apply to become permanent residents.
The NBPNP is one of Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), with two streams for skilled workers (including one that is aligned with Express Entry), and two other entrepreneur streams.
The NBPNP is one of Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), with two streams for skilled workers (including one that is aligned with Express Entry), and two other entrepreneur streams.
Choosing New Brunswick Immigration
New Brunswick, located at the east of Canada, is one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada. Being a coastal province, New Brunswick has some of the best beaches in Canada. The province is actively looking for immigrants to settle in their province, since the trend in population growth in downward in New Brunswick.
Apart from some federal programs, New Brunswick proposes its own immigration streams. Only one of the NBPNP streams are Express Entry aligned, and the rest of them are not.
In case of a successful application for the Express Entry aligned stream, a provincial nomination is issued which will lead to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This, in turn, will head the applicant towards obtaining an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in New Brunswick, and for entrepreneurs already established in the province or foreigners wishing to invest their money in the province as well.
Apart from some federal programs, New Brunswick proposes its own immigration streams. Only one of the NBPNP streams are Express Entry aligned, and the rest of them are not.
In case of a successful application for the Express Entry aligned stream, a provincial nomination is issued which will lead to receiving 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. This, in turn, will head the applicant towards obtaining an invitation to apply (ITA) in the following Express Entry draw.
Concerning the other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are streams for Skilled Workers with job offers in New Brunswick, and for entrepreneurs already established in the province or foreigners wishing to invest their money in the province as well.
Overview of New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
| Stream | Main Criteria (not exhaustive) | Job Offer Required | Aligned with Express Entry | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: Skilled Workers | ||||
| New Brunswick Express Entry | Score min 67pts in the EE self-assessment grid Be in the Express Entry pool You can be selected either (i) directly through the Express Entry pool if your profile is targeted by NBPNP, or (ii) by applying directly if you are currently living and working in NB | No | Yes | $250 |
| NB Skilled Worker | Score min 60pts in the selection factors Have a permanent, full-time employment offer from an NB employer with compensation that aligns with comparable industry rates | Yes | No | $250 |
| NB Strategic Initiative | Score an CLB5 in French Have a qualifying connection to NB (exploratory visit, NB job offer or direct invitation from NB) | Yes | No | $250 |
| Category: Entrepreneur | ||||
| Entrepreneurial | Min 3 years business owner or 5 years management experience Min net worth of $600,000 (of which $300,000 must be liquid) Min investment of $250,000 | No | No | $2,000 |
For more information on the NBPNP streams, click on the corresponding link below:
For more information on the NBPNP streams, click on the corresponding link below:
Processing Times
Processing times for a New Brunswick Express Entry application used to be around 6 to 8 weeks after the acknowledging of receipt of the application. NBPNP does not publish the information anymore.
The other NBPNP streams do not publish processing times.
The other NBPNP streams do not publish processing times.
Which PNPs are open?
If you feel like you could be eligible to one of the New Brunswick's Provincial Nominee Programs, you can check out here if they are currently open.
