Canadian immigration to New Brunswick via Provincial Nominee Program

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) exists to help skilled workers wanting to settle in New Brunswick see their permanent residency visa approved faster by being nominated by the province.

You will need to submit your application to the province first and then apply for a permanent resident visa through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as a Provincial Nominee, once the province approves your application.

All necessary application forms to can be found in the online application kit for the program.

Job Offer applicants

In order to apply under the Job Offer category, applicants need to have a guaranteed job offer in their intended occupation or an approved plan to do business in New Brunswick. You must also make a commitment to settle permanently in the province.

Applicants under this category must complete the following steps:

• Complete the self-assessment guide
• Start your employment search – if you scored at least 50 points in your self-assessment guide, it’s time to start looking for a job. The province has a list of job finding resources to help you in your search
• Assess your credentials/qualifications
• Submit the completed Guaranteed Job Offer form
• Submit an application for immigration – you must provide all the documents mentioned in the Application Guide
• Written notice of the final decision – after the final review of your application, you will receive written notification of the decision about whether or not the province will nominate you under the NBPNP

Business Plan applicants

To be considered for nomination by New Brunswick under the Business Plan category, applicants must:

• Have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner
• Have business skills relevant to the business they intend to pursue in the province
• Have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture and to support the family for a period of up to two years
• Participate in the business in an active managerial role

If you think you are eligible to apply under this category, you must complete the following steps:

• Complete the self-assessment guide
• Submit the completed preliminary Evaluation form
• Interview in New Brunswick (Exploratory Visit) – refer to the Exploratory Visit Requirements for suggested contacts
• Submit a business plan – this business plan should include details of your business idea(s) developed during your visit to the province, as well as other details such as the type of business, description, products and/or services, customers, responsibilities, relevant experience, market overview, competition, location and related costs, etc.
• Submit an application for immigration, with all the documents mentioned in the application Guide
• Written notice of the final decision – after the final review of your application, you will receive written notification of the decision about whether or not the province will nominate you under the NBPNP