New brunswick pnp

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a program that allows the province to nominate a certain number of immigrants each year to become permanent residents of Canada. The program is designed to help the province attract and retain skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and family members who can contribute to the province's economic growth and development.

Types of Nominations:

The New Brunswick PNP offers several streams of nominations, including:

  1. Skilled Worker Stream: This stream is for skilled workers who have a job offer in New Brunswick and meet the program's eligibility criteria.
  2. International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for international graduates who have started a business in New Brunswick and want to continue to operate it.
  3. Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in New Brunswick and have the necessary funds and experience to do so.
  4. Family Business Stream: This stream is for family members of New Brunswick residents who want to start a business in the province.
  5. Labour Market Stream: This stream is for workers who have a job offer in New Brunswick and meet the program's eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the New Brunswick PNP, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Age: Be between 21 and 45 years old (with some exceptions for family members and entrepreneurs).
  2. Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Language: Be proficient in English or French (the official languages of New Brunswick).
  4. Work Experience: Have at least one year of work experience in the past five years (with some exceptions for international graduates and entrepreneurs).
  5. Job Offer: Have a job offer in New Brunswick or be starting a business in the province.
  6. Language Proficiency: Meet the language proficiency requirements for the stream they are applying to.
  7. Adaptability: Meet the adaptability requirements for the stream they are applying to.

Application Process:

The application process for the New Brunswick PNP typically involves the following steps:

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Applicants must submit an EOI to the New Brunswick PNP, which includes providing information about their education, work experience, language proficiency, and other relevant details.
  2. Receive an Invitation to Apply: If the applicant's EOI is selected, they will receive an invitation to apply for nomination.
  3. Submit a Nomination Application: The applicant must submit a nomination application to the New Brunswick PNP, which includes providing additional information and documentation.
  4. Receive a Nomination: If the nomination application is approved, the applicant will receive a nomination certificate.
  5. Apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): The applicant must then apply to IRCC for permanent residency, using the nomination certificate as proof of their nomination.

Processing Times:

The processing times for the New Brunswick PNP can vary depending on the stream and the complexity of the application. However, the program typically aims to process applications within 6-12 months.

Fees:

The fees for the New Brunswick PNP vary depending on the stream and the type of application. However, the program typically charges the following fees:

Note: These fees are subject to change, and applicants should check the New Brunswick PNP website for the most up-to-date information.