New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is designed to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs to the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The program allows the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on its labor market needs and economic priorities.

Key Streams of NBPNP

1. Employer Support Stream

For skilled workers who have a job offer from a New Brunswick employer.

• Skilled Workers: For candidates with a valid job offer.
• International Graduates: For graduates from New Brunswick institutions.

2. Express Entry Stream

For candidates with an active Express Entry profile who meet the criteria for the NBPNP.

3. Business Stream

For entrepreneurs looking to establish or invest in a business in New Brunswick.

• Entrepreneurial Stream: For individuals who want to start a new business or purchase an existing business.
• Start-up Visa: For entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea that can create jobs for Canadians.

Eligibility Requirements

• Employer Support Stream: Requires a valid job offer and meeting work experience and language proficiency criteria.
• Express Entry Stream: Candidates must have received a notification of interest from New Brunswick and meet the eligibility criteria of the Express Entry system.
• Business Stream: Requires a viable business plan, investment funds, and relevant business experience.

Application Process

1. Expression of Interest (EOI): Candidates submit an EOI to the NBPNP, indicating their interest in applying.
2. Invitation to Apply: Selected candidates will receive an invitation to apply for a nomination.
3. Application Submission: Candidates submit a full application to the NBPNP.
4. Nomination: If successful, candidates receive a nomination that can be used to apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).