What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program?

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program is a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for Canadian immigration by the province of New Brunswick. Applicants apply directly to New Brunswick, and New Brunswick nominates accepted individuals to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration.

To qualify for any Provincial Nominee Program, you must have the skills, education, work experience, and funds needed to settle in the province or territory of your application.

New Brunswick currently has 3 immigration streams: (a) Express Entry, (b) Skilled Workers with Employer Support, and (c) Entrepreneurial Streams. New Brunswick is also a participating province in the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Who can apply for the New Brunswick Express Entry Program?

You may qualify for the New Brunswick PNP Express Entry Program if you:

• are living and working in New Brunswick
• are working in a managerial, professional, or technical/skilled trade occupation
• have a high-school diploma
• meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7)
• have legal status in Canada

Who can apply for the New Brunswick Skilled Workers with Employer Support Program?

You may qualify for the New Brunswick PNP Skilled Workers with Employer Support Program if you:

• have a valid job offer
• are between 22-55 years old
• have a 1-year work experience in the past 5 years
• have a high-school diploma
• have a 50-points pass mark in the points grid system

Who can apply for the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream?

You may qualify for the New Brunswick PNP Entrepreneurial Stream if you:

• invest $250,000
• have a net worth of $600,000 with half in available funds
• have experience in owning or managing a business in the past 5 years
• are between 22-55 years old
• can create at least 2 full-time jobs
• have a 2-year post-secondary education
• meet minimum language requirements (CLB 5)
• have a 65-points pass mark in the points grid system

Who can apply for the New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream?

You may qualify for the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream if you:

• completed a 2-year full-time eligible post-secondary degree in New Brunswick
• lived in New Brunswick during the entire academic program
• have owned and operated a business in New Brunswick for 1 year
• can create at least 1 full-time job
• meet minimum language requirements (CLB 7)
• have a valid post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

Can family members accompany the principal applicant?

Yes, you can bring family members that you declared in your New Brunswick PNP  (NBPNP) application. These include:

• your spouse or common-law partner
• your dependent child (<22 years old)
• your spouse or common-law partner’s dependent child
• a dependent child of a dependent child

How long is the processing time and what are the processing fees?

The processing time for applications under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) varies based on the volume of applications and the information being processed and verified. It may take between 6-10 months.

The processing fee for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program starts at C$250.

What are the key considerations in submitting an application?

The requirements might look simple on paper, but often applications are rejected because the documents submitted were inaccurate, incomplete, or non-compliant. Here are some key considerations when applying for a New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program:

• What immigration stream is the best match for your background and qualifications?
• How do you show that your work experience matches the required work experience?
• How do you put together a business plan tailored to the New Brunswick market?