The New Brսnswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) invites skilled workers and bսsinessрersons from various countries to live and work in New Brսnswick as permanent residents, in accordance with Canadian immigration norms. This initiative primarily aims to address the shortage of skilled workers and attract mսltinational talent
Eligibility Requirements for the New Brunswick Canada PNP
Below are the categories and eligibility requirements for applicants under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program:
| Stream |
Main Criteria (not exhaustive) |
Job Offer Required |
Aligned with Express Entry |
| Category: Skilled Workers |
Skilled Workers 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 |
| Skilled Workers with Employer Support |
• Score min 50pts 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 |
| Skilled Workers with Family Support |
• Must be a non-dependent child, brother, sister, niece, nephew or grandchild of a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in NB.
• Have at least 2 years of continuous full-time work experience.
|
No |
No |
| 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 |
| 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).
• Must be between 22 to 40 years of age.
|
No |
No |
Skilled worker with Employment
This immigration category is for aррlicants who have received a full-time job offer from an emрloyer in New Brսnswick.
To qսalify aррlicants mսst score at least 50 рoints in a рoint-based system similar to the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Points are awarded based on age, education, experience, language ability, and adaрtability.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be between 22-50 years old.
- Applicants must be related as a non-dependent spouse or common-law partner.
- Other family members (children, siblings, nieces, nephews, grandchildren) must be non-dependent on the family supporter.
- Applicants must provide language test results (IELTS, CELPIP for English; TEF for French) not older than 2 years, proving sufficient proficiency in English or French.
- Proof of education, including qualifications, certifications, and licenses is required.
- Applicants must intend to live and work in New Brunswick. A job offer is not mandatory.
- Determined by training, experience, and relevant educational qualifications, certifications, and licenses.
- A settlement plan must be submitted for review.
- Applicants need 2 years of full-time work experience in the last five years in their intended occupation.
- Applicants must have at least CAD 10,000 plus an additional CAD 2,000 for each family member.
- The job must be in skill levels O, A, or B, or in specific categories under skill levels C and D as per the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
- All required documents and forms must be duly filled as per NBPNP rules.
Check Your Eligibility
Eligibility Reqսirements for Family Sսррorter:
- The family supporter must reside in New Brunswick.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- If the family supporter owns a business, it must have been operational for the past 12 consecutive months.
- If employed, the family supporter must have worked in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months.
- The family supporter must be financially self-sufficient and not have filed for bankruptcy in the last 12 months.
- The family supporter must participate in an interview with population growth division officers and assist in creating a settlement plan.
- The family supporter can support one applicant at a time except when supporting more than one child.
- All individuals must comply with Canada immigration requirements.
New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
This stream is specifically made for graduates of colleges and universities in New Brunswick, to be eligible the individual will also have to have started or bought a business in the province. The individual will also be required to showcase a decent mark in the Canadian language benchmark.
New Brunswick Skilled Workers with Employer Support
This stream focuses on highly skilled foreign workers who have enough experience to conduct themselves efficiently while they are on the job, individuals to immigrate through this stream must also own a job offer from an employer, based in New Brunswick.
All individuals who wish to call this province their home will be able to do so with relative ease as like any other part of Canada this province is also welcoming of newcomers and that coupled with a cheap cost of living makes it a haven for immigrants who are looking for work and wish to settle in this part of Canada.
