New brunswick provincial nominee program requirements

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) is a program that allows the province to nominate a certain number of candidates for permanent residence in Canada. Here are the general requirements for the NB PNP:

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Age: You must be between 21 and 59 years old (inclusive).
  2. Education: You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Language: You must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English or French, as required by the program stream you are applying to.
  4. Work Experience: You must have at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, or B) or in a semi-skilled occupation (NOC C) in New Brunswick.
  5. Adaptability: You must demonstrate adaptability to living in New Brunswick, such as having a family member or friend living in the province, or having a job offer in the province.

Program Streams:

The NB PNP has several program streams, each with its own set of requirements. Here are some of the main streams:

  1. Skilled Worker Stream: This stream is for skilled workers who have a job offer in New Brunswick or have the skills and experience to work in a skilled occupation.
    • Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation, language proficiency, and adaptability.
  2. International Graduate Stream: This stream is for international graduates who have studied in New Brunswick and have a job offer in the province.
    • Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher from a New Brunswick university, at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation, language proficiency, and adaptability.
  3. Entrepreneurial Stream: This stream is for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in New Brunswick.
    • Requirements: At least 20% ownership of the business, at least $300,000 in net worth, and a minimum of $100,000 in liquid assets.
  4. International Student Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for international students who have studied in New Brunswick and want to start a business in the province.
    • Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher from a New Brunswick university, at least 20% ownership of the business, at least $300,000 in net worth, and a minimum of $100,000 in liquid assets.

Application Process:

To apply to the NB PNP, you must submit an online application and pay the application fee. You will also need to provide supporting documents, such as:

  1. Proof of language proficiency
  2. Proof of education
  3. Proof of work experience
  4. Proof of adaptability
  5. Proof of financial resources

If your application is successful, you will be nominated by the province and can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.

Note: The requirements and application process for the NB PNP are subject to change, so it's essential to check the official government website for the most up-to-date information.