New brunswick provincial nominee program nbpnp

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a program that allows the province of New Brunswick to nominate a certain number of economic immigrants each year to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The program is designed to help the province attract skilled workers who can contribute to the economy and fill labor gaps.

Here are the main streams of the NBPNP:

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. Entrepreneurial Stream: This stream is for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in New Brunswick and have a minimum net worth of $300,000.
4. Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Stream: This stream is for entrepreneurs who want to start or purchase a business in New Brunswick and have a minimum net worth of $500,000.
5. International Student Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for international students who have graduated from a New Brunswick university and want to start a business in the province.

To be eligible for the NBPNP, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid job offer in New Brunswick (for the Skilled Worker Stream)
• Have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 7 in English or French
• Have a minimum education level of high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a minimum net worth of $300,000 (for the Entrepreneurial Stream and SME Stream)
• Have a minimum of 2 years of business experience (for the Entrepreneurial Stream and SME Stream)
• Meet the program's business plan requirements

The application process for the NBPNP typically involves the following steps:

1. Expression of Interest (EOI) submission: Applicants submit an EOI, which includes their profile, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other relevant information.
2. Invitation to Apply (ITA): The NBPNP issues an ITA to selected applicants, inviting them to submit a complete application.
3. Application submission: Applicants submit a complete application, which includes all required documents and information.
4. Application assessment: The NBPNP assesses the application to determine whether the applicant meets the program's eligibility criteria.
5. Nomination: If the application is successful, the NBPNP nominates the applicant for permanent residence.
6. Application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): The nominated applicant submits an application to IRCC for permanent residence.

The processing time for the NBPNP can vary depending on the stream and the complexity of the application. However, the program typically takes around 6-12 months to process.