New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is an immigration program that helps the province of New Brunswick nominate individuals who have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to its economy and fill labor market gaps.
NBPNP Streams
The NBPNP offers various streams tailored to different types of applicants:
1. Express Entry Stream
- Aligned with the federal Express Entry system.
- For skilled workers who meet New Brunswick's labor market needs.
- Candidates require an active Express Entry profile.
2. Skilled Worker Stream
- For workers with a permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
- Designed for individuals with work experience in an eligible occupation.
- Requires a valid job offer and employer support.
3. Business Immigration Stream
- For experienced entrepreneurs ready to establish or purchase a business in New Brunswick.
- Applicants must demonstrate business experience, investment capacity, and the ability to manage a business actively.
4. Atlantic Immigration Program
- A federal-provincial program supporting employers in hiring international workers.
- Includes pathways for skilled workers and international graduates.
- Candidates must have a job offer from a designated employer in New Brunswick.
Eligibility Requirements
General eligibility criteria for NBPNP include:
- A valid job offer from a New Brunswick employer (where applicable).
- Relevant work experience in an eligible occupation.
- Meeting the minimum language proficiency requirements (varies by stream).
- For entrepreneurs: proof of business experience and financial resources for investment.
- Commitment to settling and working in New Brunswick.
Benefits of the NBPNP
- Opportunities to live and work in a culturally rich and vibrant province.
- Pathways tailored to skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates.
- Fast-track process to permanent residency through provincial nomination.
- Support for employers in hiring skilled talent.
