New Brunswick
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
Introduction to New Brunswick and NBPNP
New Brunswick, the only bilingual province in Canada, boasts a linguistic diversity with around 30% of its residents communicating in French. Notable cities like Moncton, St. John, and Fredericton enrich its landscape. The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) offers a pathway for immigrants to obtain a provincial nomination certificate, which can lead to a permanent residence application.
Express Entry Labour Market Stream
The Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS) empowers the NBPNP to address demographic and labor market demands through the Express Entry selection method.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Valid Express Entry profile and Job Seeker Validation code.
- Residing and working in New Brunswick with an appropriately classified skill level.
- Submission of an employer's letter of employment.
- Possession of a valid Canadian work permit.
- Language test scores equivalent to CLB 7.
- Language test scores equivalent to CLB 7.
- Valid Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
Minimum Requirements for NBPNP – EELMS
To qualify for NBPNP – EELMS, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age between 22 and 55.
- Completion of at least one academic year of secondary or post-secondary education in Canada or equivalent foreign credential with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report.
- Genuine job offer from a local employer for occupation-based provincial nomination.
- Minimum 12 months of continuous skilled work experience in the primary occupation.
- Submission of Commitment to Live and Work in New Brunswick form.
- Proof of financial stability for self and family members.
Skilled Workers with Employer Support
This category caters to individuals with a full-time, permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age between 22 and 55.
- Proficiency in English or French.
- Relevant qualifications, licenses, and certifications.
- At least high school-level education.
- Full-time, permanent job offer from a qualified New Brunswick employer.
- Intent to live and work in New Brunswick.
- Minimum score of 50 points on the selection grid.
Application Process:
- Submission of Application: Submit NBPNP form, IRCC forms, and supporting documents along with a CAD 250 refundable processing fee.
- Notification of Decision: Receive written notification of application decision; successful candidates have their permanent residence application forwarded to IRCC.
- Settling in New Brunswick: Update NBPNP with your new address and contact details within 30 days of arrival in Canada.
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
Designed for graduates of recognized New Brunswick academic institutions or those who have initiated/acquired a business in the province.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age between 22 and 55.
- Completion of at least two-year post-secondary education.
- CLB 5 proficiency in English or French.
- Intent to establish and operate a business in New Brunswick.
- Submission of an approved business plan.
- Personal net worth of at least CAD 600,000, with CAD 300,000 being debt-free.
- Three years of business management and ownership experience.
- Business concept demonstrating substantial economic benefit to the province.
- Minimum score of 65 points on the province's unique selection grid.
Application Process:
- Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Exploratory Visit: Gain insights into the province’s business environment.
- Application for Invitation: Apply for an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
- Application to Entrepreneurial Stream: Submit application to New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream.
- Interview: Participate in an interview with NBPNP officers for application evaluation.
- Nomination and Permanent Residence: Receive Canadian Permanent Residence application upon nomination.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Foreign workers are recruited to address labor market shortages through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). Candidates can apply from within or outside Canada, provided they have a genuine job offer from a designated employer adhering to program guidelines.
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