New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Eligibility

For consideration you must:

• Be between the ages of 21-59 years
• Have a minimum of high school diploma
• Have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a Canadian Language Benchmark CLB4
• Have a verifiable personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000($300,000 for farms applicant)
• Obtain a score of at least 65/100 points on the stream’s selection factors
• Plan on living in New Brunswick
• Make an eligible business investment of not less than CAD $150,000
• An applicant can request a change of business plan up to 90 days after arrival in New Brunswick.

Application Process

Step 1: Expression of Interest Criteria

Applicants must carefully fill out and submit an online Expression of Interest form (EOI). From there EOIs will be selected based on their score, background, and future business plans. EOIs will remain valid for 12 months from the date of receipt, and if the EOI is not selected, the applicant may submit a new one afterward.

Step 2: Receiving the Invitation to Apply

Invitation to apply to submit a full application will be given to successful candidates whose EOIs have been selected. Applicants must complete the application form along with sending the supporting documents for up to 90 days. A business plan and a Net Worth Verification Report must also be provided.

Step 3: Application Assessment

At this step, applications will be evaluated in receipt order.

Step 4: Application Approval

The Immigration Office will send a Business performance Agreement and a work permit support letter if approved.

Step 5: Work Permit Application

After receiving the Work Permit Letter of Support, the applicant must apply to IRCC. The Federal Government will review the application and issue a work permit if it is approved. The work permit is valid for 2 years.

Step 6: Arrive in Canada

Within 1 month following the applicant’s arrival date in Canada, the applicant must report in writing to the Immigration office and submit to PETL the Report Of Arrival form and Within the first 9 months following arrival date in Canada, the business must be open.
Within 2 years following arrival date in Canada, the applicant must have operated the business for 6 months according to the terms and conditions set out in the signed and dated Business Performance Agreement, applicant may request for Nomination letter.

Step 7: Apply for The Permanent residency

If conditions were met, a Nomination Certificate will be issued from the province. The Applicant then submits documents to IRCC. IRCC will assess the application based on Canadian immigration law and make the final decision for granting a PR visa.

For more information follow the link below:

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrating-to-nb/nb-business-immigration-stream.html

Applicants may be invited to apply through one of the following pathways, provided they meet the specific eligibility requirements:

1. New Brunswick Experience Pathway

Eligibility Criteria:

• • You are currently employed full-time in a year-round (non-seasonal) role with an approved employer in New Brunswick who supports your immigration application.
  • You have accumulated at least six months of full-time work experience with this employer.
  • You have continuously lived in New Brunswick for the six months leading up to the submission of your Expression of Interest (EOI).

2. New Brunswick Graduates Pathway

Eligibility Criteria:

• • You have completed a qualifying academic program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in New Brunswick and are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
  • You are either employed full-time in a year-round role or have received a job offer from an eligible employer in the province, with their support for your immigration application.

3.New Brunswick Priority Occupations Pathway

Eligibility Criteria:

• • You have received a full-time, permanent (non-seasonal) job offer from a recognized New Brunswick employer who is prepared to support your application.
  • The job offer was extended as a direct result of a provincial recruitment event.
  • The role is listed among the priority National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes specified by the provincial government.
  • You have at least one year of relevant paid work experience for the occupation in question.

Important Note:

Expressions of Interest submitted under the Skilled Worker Stream are stored in a candidate pool and remain valid for one year (365 days). Selection is not based on the order of submission. Some job titles, based on specific NOC codes, may currently be excluded from consideration. For the most up-to-date list of excluded NOC codes and detailed stream information, please visit the official website:

 New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

If you meet the requirements under one of the following pathways, you may be selected and invited to apply:

1. Pathway: Employment in New Brunswick

Eligibility Criteria:

• • You are currently employed full-time in a year-round (non-seasonal) role with a New Brunswick employer, and your position falls under TEER levels 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the National Occupation Classification (NOC).
  • Over the past 12 months, you have worked full-time in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation for one or more New Brunswick employers, while being legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • You have been a resident of New Brunswick for at least the past 12 consecutive months.

2. Pathway: Demonstrated Interest in New Brunswick

Eligibility Criteria:

•  You have received a Letter of Interest through your federal Express Entry profile, indicating the province’s intent to consider you for nomination.

Additional Information:

Candidates who receive an invitation under this stream must meet the eligibility criteria at the time of application submission. Invitations are based on New Brunswick’s current labour market needs and other provincial priorities.

To stay up to date with eligible occupations and program requirements, refer to the official New Brunswick government website:

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

Designated Employers Participating in the Pilot:

• Cooke Aquaculture
• J.D. Irving Ltd.
• Groupe Savoie
• Groupe Westco
• Imperial Manufacturing Group
• McCain Foods Ltd.

If you are not currently employed or offered a position by one of the companies listed above, you are not eligible to apply under this pilot stream.
Résumés or unsolicited applications should not be sent to Immigration New Brunswick.

Before You Apply:

To be eligible for this pilot, you must first receive a legitimate offer of permanent, full-time (non-seasonal) employment from one of the participating employers.

In addition, for any immigration stream in New Brunswick, including this pilot, you must:

• Meet the basic eligibility and selection criteria as outlined by the program.
• Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready to submit a complete, accurate application to both the provincial and federal governments.

More Information:

To view current details and updates regarding this pilot initiative, please refer to the official New Brunswick immigration webpage:
New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot Program