New Brunswick Immigration Guide 

One of Canada’s largest Maritime Provinces, New Brunswick is famous for its lush green forests and natural scenic beauty.  The province has a resource-based economy which largely depends on forestry, fishing and mining. Along with its rich natural beauty, New Brunswick is one of the most affordable Canadian provinces.

The province offers a world of career opportunities with a high quality of life, making the province a top choice for immigration. The average annual salary in New Brunswick ranges from CAD 46, 350 to CAD 50,500. People willing to migrate and settle in New Brunswick can apply for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).

 

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program 

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a program via which the province nominates skilled immigrants who fulfil the specific labour market and economic requirements of the province. The NBPNP is targeted at inviting skilled immigrants who have the potential to bridge workforce gaps and can contribute towards the economic development of the province.

The NBPNP offers a fast and easy pathway for immigrants willing to obtain Canadian Permanent Residence. The province has a huge demand for skilled workers and contributes significantly towards Canada Immigration. The government of New Brunswick is actively inviting entrepreneurs, international graduates and skilled workers who are willing to migrate and settle in the province. Eligible applicants for the NBPNP can qualify for Canada PR within six months or less.

The NBPNP maintains the following immigration streams:

• New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
• New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
• New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream
• New Brunswick Strategic Initiative stream
• New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot

Candidates can also migrate to New Brunswick through the Atlantic Immigration Program.

 

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream 

Under this stream, the Government of New Brunswick uses the federal Express Entry stream to meet the labour market requirements of the province. The province also aims to fulfil the demographic needs of New Brunswick through this stream.

The New Brunswick Express Entry stream makes use of the “Expression of Interest” (EOI) model to invite skilled immigrants to the province. EOIs are only accepted if the applicant meets the conditions specified for that particular PNP draw along with fulfilling the general eligibility requirement.

 

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Eligibility 

The minimum score to qualify for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is 67 points under the CRS score calculator. You would be eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream if you:

• Have an active Express Entry profile
• Are aged between 22 and 55 years
• Are presently working and living in New Brunswick
• Have an employment letter which can be produced along with your EOI
• Have a valid Canada Work Permit
• Have a minimum full-time skilled work experience of 1 year in job roles listed under the NOC Skill Type 0, A or B
• Are proficient in English or French with a minimum proficiency level equal to or more than CLB 7
• Have valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reports demonstrating education equivalent to Canadian education standards
• Meet the eligibility criteria specified for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Note: You must include your employment letter and NOC code along with your Expression of Interest (EOI).

 

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Requirements 

The following are the documents required while applying for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream:

• A completed and self-attested Express Entry Labour Market Stream Information Form
• A completed, dated and self-attested Skilled Worker Employer Support Form (if applicable)
• Consent and declaration form duly signed by the principal applicant and their spouse or common-law partner
• Documents demonstrating proof of sufficient financial resources
• Fee payment form completed and signed by the applicant
• Educational Credential Assessment(ECA) reports
• Documents to prove previous work experience
• An LMIA approved arranged employment letter (if available)
• Language proficiency test results
• Travel documents and a valid passport
• Proof of Identity and civil status
• Police Clearance report
• Documents to prove the relationship with dependents (if applicable)
• Recent passport-sized pictures of the applicant and the dependents
• Proof of relationship with any family member already residing in New Brunswick

The table below provides details of the settlement funds required for New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream applicants:

No. of family members	Funds required (in CAD)
1	$11,931
2	$14,853
3	$18,260
4	$22,170
5	$25,145
6	$28,359
7 or more	$31,574

Note:  Applicants with a valid job offer or arranged employment in Canada are not required to provide proof of sufficient settlement funds.

 

How to apply for New Brunswick Express Entry Stream? 

The following are the steps to apply for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

Step 2: Choose an immigration stream

Step 3: Arrange the documents according to the checklist

Step 4: Create an Express Entry profile

Step 5: Register your profile with the New Brunswick INB system

Step 6: Await your Invitation to Apply (ITA) to be issued

Step 7: Submit an application to the New Brunswick government

Step 8: Fly to New Brunswick if nominated

The processing time for New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is around 6 months.

 

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream 

Under this stream, the Government of New Brunswick aims to invite candidates with a permanent, full-time job offer under New Brunswick employer. Foreign workers having relevant skills, educational qualification and work experience that can make a significant contribution towards New Brunswick’s economy are invited via this stream.

Applicants must fulfil the specific requirement for the draw and should have an intention to migrate, work and settle permanently in New Brunswick. They must also provide necessary documents to demonstrate their skills and qualifications in their respected field.

 

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Eligibility 

The minimum score to qualify for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is 60 points under the CRS score calculator. You would be eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream if you:

• Are aged between 19 and 55 years
• Live and work in New Brunswick 
• Have a permanent and full time job role listed under:
• NOC 0, A, B: High Skilled Workers
• NOC C : Semi-skilled workers
• NOC D Skill Type 7,8 and 9: Low-Skilled Workers
• Have proof of  your skills and qualifications
• Are offered competitive salary
• Intend to reside in New Brunswick
• Have the certificates and license relevant to your job role
• Are proficient in English or French with a minimum proficiency level of CLB 4
• Have valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reports demonstrating education equivalent to Canadian education standards

 

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Requirement 

The following are the documents required to apply for New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream:

1. A completed and self-attested Skilled Worker Information Form
2. A completed and self-attested Employer Support Form (if applicable)
3. Recent passport sized photographs
4. Receipt with Processing Fee Payment
5. Documents to prove prior work experience
6. Documents to show your educational qualifications
7. Proof of sufficient funds
8. Proof of relationship with family members already residing in Canada
9. Consent and declaration form duly signed by the principal applicant and their spouse or common-law partner

 

How to apply for New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream?

The steps to apply for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream are listed below:

Step 1: Receive an offer of employment

Step 2: Arrange all the documents required for Canada PR

Step 3: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Step 4: Wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to be issued

Step 5: Submit your provincial application to the Government of New Brunswick

Step 6: Wait for a decision to be made on your application

Step 7: Fly to New Brunswick once your application is approved

The processing time for New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is 12 to 18 months.

 

New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream 

The New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream has been renamed as the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream. Under this stream, the Government of New Brunswick aims to invite experienced business professionals who plan to set up or own a business in New Brunswick. To qualify under this stream, applicants must invest a minimum amount in the business they claim to have.

The New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream offers an easy immigration pathway to entrepreneurs with the potential to set up, execute and actively manage a business in New Brunswick. The applicant should also have an intention of migrating, living and working in New Brunswick permanently.

 

New Brunswick Business Immigration Eligibility 

The minimum score to qualify for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream is 65 points under the CRS score calculator. You would be eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream if you:

1. Are aged between 22 and 55 years
2. Have completed a two-year post-secondary education after high school
3. Have a basic proficiency in English or French (minimum CLB 5)
4. Can present a business plan approved by the Government of New Brunswick
5. Have a minimum bank balance of CAD 600,000 of which at least CAD 300,000 is unaffected by debts or other financial obligations
6. Present a business plan that can contribute significantly towards the development of economy of the province
7. Have a basic level of proficiency in English (CLB 5) or French (NCLC 5) 
8. Have at least three years of work experience in managing a business
9. Intend to live in New Brunswick permanently

 

New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream Requirements 

The following are the documents required to apply for New Brunswick Immigration Stream:

1. A completed and self-attested Business Immigration Stream  Information Form
2. Recent passport sized photographs
3. Receipt with Processing Fee Payment
4. Documents to prove prior work experience
5. Income tax payment documents
6. Documents to show your educational qualifications
7. Documents to demonstrate your business plan
8. Proof of sufficient funds
9. Proof of relationship with family members already residing in Canada
10. Consent and declaration form duly signed by the principal applicant and their spouse or common-law partner

To apply for the New Brunswick Business Immigration stream, you must invest in one of the following:

• A minimum business investment of CAD 250,000 excluding tax
• Control at least 33.33% equity in business
• Buy business premises such as building or land to a maximum of 25% of your total business investment
• Purchase the necessary equipment required for your business by investing a minimum of 50% of your total business investment
• A minimum investment of CAD 15,000 to buy vehicles required for transporting your goods

 

How to Apply for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream? 

The following are the steps to apply for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream

Step 2: Arrange all the documents required

Step 3: Submit your EOI

Step 4: Wait for your ITA to be issued

Step 5:  Migrate to New Brunswick upon receiving approval

The processing time for New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream is around 18 months.

 

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream 

Under this stream, the Government of New Brunswick aims to invite skilled French-speaking workers who have the relevant skills, education and professional experience to make a significant contribution to the economy of New Brunswick.

Francophone workers willing to migrate and settle in the province permanently can apply for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream. Applicants will be eligible for the stream if they have a prior connection to the province.

 

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Eligibility

The minimum score to qualify for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream is 65 points under the CRS score calculator. You would be eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream if you:

1. Are aged between 19 and 55 years
2. Are proficient in French with a proficiency level of NCLC 5
3. Have an intention of migrating to and settling in the province
4. Have a degree or foreign high school diploma equivalent to Canadian educational standards
5. Have a qualifying connection to New Brunswick in one of the following ways:
6. An exploratory in-person visit to New Brunswick made within 12 months of applying for an EOI
7. A job offer under a New Brunswick employer
8. Any of your close family members or relatives is already staying in the province as a Canadian citizen or PR

 

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Requirements 

The following are the documents required to apply for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative:

• PCNB-IS 002 Plan d’etablissement
• Consent and Declaration form completed and signed by the applicant
• Use of representative Form (if applicable)
• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union completed and signed by the applicant and their spouse or common law partner (if applicable)
• A completed and self-attested Employer Information form (if applicable)
• Educational and work experience documents
• Valid French language proficiency test results
• Personal and civil status documents

 

How to apply for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream 

You can apply for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream by following the steps listed below:

Step 1: check if you are eligible for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative

Step 2: Gather the documents required to apply 

Step 3: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Step 4: Wait for an ITA to be issued

Step 5: Complete your electronic application

Step 6:  Pay the processing fees

Step 7: Wait for approval

Step 8: Fly to New Brunswick on receiving approval

The processing time for New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream is around 6 months.

 

New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot 

Under this stream, the Government of New Brunswick along with the federal government aims to address the key labour shortages in the province. The program also aims to help newcomers settle in the province by providing integration services to them.

The stream works with the collaborative effort of the federal government and six selected workers in New Brunswick and aims to bring skilled immigrants to New Brunswick. The six employers eligible to take part in the critical worker pilot include workers from:

• Cooke Aquaculture
• Groupe Savoie Inc
• Groupe Westco
• Imperial Manufacturing group
• J D Irving Ltd
• McCain Foods

Employers meeting the following requirements are selected to participate in the program:

• Have a good track record of recruiting immigrants
• Have lucrative settlement plans for transportation and housing that can help in retaining the newcomers
• Have an extensive human resource planning for hiring foreign workers
• Can provide up to 200 hours of language training to candidates
• Offer assistance and support to international employees willing to pursue secondary education equivalent to Canadian standards

 

New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot Eligibility 

You would be eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot if you:

• Are aged between 19 and 59 years
• Have a valid, non-seasonal and full-time job offer from any of the employers approved to participate in the program
• Have a minimum language proficiency score of CLB 4 in English or French
• Have valid ECA reports demonstrating your educational qualifications
• Have a minimum professional experience of one year in a job role listed in under shortage occupations

Note: Your job experience will be considered only if it is in the same NOC as listed in the job offer.

 

In-demand occupations for the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot 

The table below provides details of the occupations which are prioritised under the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot:

Industry	Job Role	NOC Code
IT and Software	Computer Engineers (Except designers and software engineers)	2147
	Database analysts and data administrators	2172
	Software engineers and designers	2173
	Computer programmers and interactive media developers	2174
	Web designers and developers	2175
	Computer network technicians	2281
	User support technicians	2282
	Information systems testing technicians	2283
Healthcare Services	Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses	3012
	Licensed practical nurses	3233
	Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates	3413
	Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations	4412

 

Note: Applicants who do not qualify under any of the job roles listed above can apply through the Atlantic Immigration Program

 

How to apply for the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot? 

The following are the steps to apply for the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot:

Step 1: Receive a job offer from a participating employer

Step 2: Submit an EOI

Step 3: Submit an application to the government of New Brunswick

Step 4: Arrange and upload all the documents required

Step 5: Apply for Canada PR

Step 6: Wait for your ITA             

Step 7: Fly to New Brunswick

 

Atlantic Immigration Program 

The Atlantic Immigration offers an excellent pathway for skilled workers and international graduates of Canadian universities to obtain PR in Canada. Four Canadian Provinces including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland or Labrador invites candidates via this program.

The program aims to recruit skilled workers to fill up job roles that have not been filled by local workers. Qualifying candidates can work and settle in one of the four Atlantic provinces with a Canada PR. New Brunswick being one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada, applicants willing to migrate and settle in the province can apply for this program.

 

Atlantic Immigration Program Eligibility 

You would be eligible to apply for the Atlantic Immigration Program if you:

• Are a skilled worker with a minimum qualifying work  experience of 1560 hours in the last 5 years
• Hold a degree or diploma which is equivalent to Canadian secondary education 
• Have a minimum language proficiency level of CLB b 4 in English or NCLC 5 in French
• Are an international graduate from a recognised Canadian University
• Have sufficient funds to support your stay in Canada

 

How to apply for Atlantic Immigration Program? 

You can apply for the Atlantic Immigration Program by following the steps listed below:

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Atlantic Immigration Program

Step 2: Submit an EOI

Step 3: Submit an application to the government of New Brunswick

Step 4: Arrange and upload all the documents required

Step 5: Apply for Canada PR

Step 6: Wait for your ITA

Step 7: Fly to New Brunswick

 

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