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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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As an economic program, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) selects, and nominates, qualified business people and skilled workers from around the world who will live in New Brunswick and contribute to the local economy.
Like many other Canadian provinces and territories' Provincial Nominee Programs, New Brunswick has its own immigration program streams, targeting certain groups, and eligibility criteria. Some streams target entrepreneurs, graduates, skilled workers with employer support, skilled workers with family support, etc.
Like many other Canadian provinces and territories' Provincial Nominee Programs, New Brunswick has its own immigration program streams, targeting certain groups, and eligibility criteria. Some streams target entrepreneurs, graduates, skilled workers with employer support, skilled workers with family support, etc.
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 | ||||
| Skilled Workers Express Entry | Be in the Express Entry pool as a FSW or CEC candidate with previous work experience in NOC skill type 0 or level A or B | No | Yes | $250 |
| Skilled Workers with Employer Support | Score a minimum of 50 pts in the selection factors Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a NB employer with compensation that aligns with a comparable industry rates | Yes | No | $250 |
| Skilled Workers with Family Support | Must be a non-dependent child, brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild of a Family Supporte Have at least 2 years of continuous full-time work experience | No | 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 |
| Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial | Have a full-time NB post-secondary degree or diploma Have owned and operated a business in NB for at least one year (100% ownership) Have between 22 and 40 years of age | No | No | $250 |