New brunswick immigration program

New Brunswick, one of the three Maritime provinces in Canada, has its own immigration program to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and families to the province. Here are some key details about the New Brunswick immigration program:

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP)

The NB PNP is an economic immigration program that allows the province to nominate a certain number of candidates for permanent residence in Canada each year. The program has several streams, including:

  1. Skilled Worker Stream: For skilled workers with a job offer in New Brunswick or those with experience in a specific occupation.
  2. International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: For international graduates who have started a business in New Brunswick.
  3. Entrepreneurial Stream: For entrepreneurs who want to start a business in New Brunswick.
  4. International Student Entrepreneur Stream: For international students who have graduated from a New Brunswick university and want to start a business.
  5. Skilled Worker with a Job Offer Stream: For skilled workers with a job offer in New Brunswick.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NB PNP, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  1. Age: Be between 21 and 45 years old (except for the International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream, which has no age limit).
  2. Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Language: Demonstrate proficiency in English or French (the official languages of Canada).
  4. Work Experience: Have relevant work experience in the field of their occupation.
  5. Job Offer: Have a job offer in New Brunswick (except for the Entrepreneurial Stream).
  6. Business Plan: Have a business plan that outlines their business goals and plans (for the Entrepreneurial Stream).

Application Process

The application process for the NB PNP typically involves the following steps:

  1. Expression of Interest: Candidates submit an expression of interest (EOI) to the NB PNP, which includes their profile, education, work experience, language skills, and other relevant information.
  2. Invitation to Apply: The NB PNP invites candidates to apply for nomination based on their EOI score.
  3. Application: Candidates submit their application, which includes all required documents and information.
  4. Assessment: The NB PNP assesses the application to ensure it meets the eligibility criteria.
  5. Nomination: If the application is successful, the NB PNP nominates the candidate for permanent residence in Canada.
  6. Federal Application: The candidate submits their application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.

Benefits

The NB PNP offers several benefits to successful candidates, including:

  1. Permanent Residence: The opportunity to live and work in Canada permanently.
  2. Job Opportunities: Access to job opportunities in New Brunswick.
  3. Business Opportunities: The chance to start a business in New Brunswick (for entrepreneurs).
  4. Integration Support: Assistance with integrating into the community and finding employment.

Contact Information

For more information about the New Brunswick immigration program, you can contact the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program at:

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program Government of New Brunswick Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Phone: 1-866-864-7722 Email: [email protected]

Note: The information provided is subject to change, and candidates should check the official government website for the most up-to-date information.