The New Brunswick (NBPNP) Program operates four streams through which it is possible to immigrate to New Brunswick. The application process is an online system, and only those who receive an invitation to apply can submit their full application for a nomination.
You may be qualified in the following situations:
you have a job offer from a New Brunswick employer, or
you are in the Express Entry pool and also meet NB PNP requirements, or
you wish to start a business in New Brunswick
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Gold Package
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Assessment and consultation.
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Online IELTS Training Videos.
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Educational credential assessment submission.
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Provincial nominee application
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Express entry profile submission.
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Permanent resident application submission.
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Airport pick up, social insurance number, health care number, bank account, and telephone hook up.
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Living accommodations, transportation introduction, resources in your new community and grocery shopping.
Silver Package
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Assessment and consultation.
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Online IELTS Training Videos.
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Educational credential assessment submission.
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Provincial nominee application
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Express entry profile submission.
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Permanent resident application submission.
Bronze Package
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Assessment and consultation.
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Provincial nominee application
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Express entry profile submission.
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Permanent resident application submission.
Express Entry
• you have a profile in the federal Express Entry pool
• you have one of these eligible connections to NB:
you are selected by NB PNP from the federal pool to apply to NB
you are currently living and working full time in NB in a NOC 0, A or B position, or
you are currently enrolled in an eligible post-secondary program in NB, or have graduated in the last 6 months and remain living and looking for work in NB
• you also have:
a minimum of 67 points on the New Brunswick Express Entry selection factors
sufficient financial resources to successfully establish in New Brunswick
minimum CLB 7 on all language skills
education equivalent to at least a Canadian High School diploma
a genuine, demonstrated attachment to New Brunswick (work, study, family, visits, etc)
Skilled Worker
• you score 60 points (out of 100) on the selection factors for the New Brunswick skilled worker stream
• you are age 19-55
• you have an eligible employer, willing to support the nomination and can demonstrate genuine labour shortages
• you have received a permanent full-time job offer in one of the following NOC skill levels:
NOC 0, A or B (high skilled)
NOC C (semi-skilled)
NOC D (low-skilled) – Skill types 7, 8 and 9, plus NOC 6711 and NOC 6731 (PGWP holders are not usually eligible under NOC D, but some exceptions have been made during COVID)
• no work experience is required for international grads; everyone else except transport truck drivers needs at least one year of qualifying work experience in the past 5 years in a related NOC
• transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) require 24 months of NOC 7511 work experience in the past 5 years, including 6 months of continuous employment in New Brunswick
• you have language skills sufficient for the position; minimum CLB 4
• you have a min high school diploma (Canadian equivalent)
• you have demonstrated an attachment to New Brunswick (work, study, family, visits, etc)
Business Immigration Stream
• you have a min personal net worth of CAD $500,000
• you will make a min investment in the business of CAD $150,000 for 3 of the past 5 years, you have either business ownership experience or full-time senior management experience in a for-profit entity
• you have completed a min Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• you scored a min CLB 5 on a valid language test
• you are between 21-59 years of age
• you score a min of 65 on the selection criteria
• you must own at least 1/3 of the business and provide active, daily management
• business can be a new entity or the purchase of an existing entity
If purchasing an existing business, it must be owned by same principals for past 3 years, and achieved a net profit for at least 2 out of 3 previous years
• must create at least 1 full time job for Canadians not related to you
• business must operate for at least 12 consecutive months for applicant to receive a nomination
• a list of ineligible businesses is published by the NB PNP
Strategic Initiative Stream
• you have an NCLC score of at least 5 in all four French language skills
• you scored at least 65 points on the selection grid
• you are between 19-55 years of age
• you have a minimum Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• you have an eligible connection to NB through:
an exploratory visit meeting specific criteria
a qualifying job offer (can be NOC 0, A, B, C or D), or
a direct invitation from the province of NB
• you have settlement funds to support yourself and your family
• you submit a viable settlement plan
