New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program NBPNP

Many people choose to live in New Brunswick. Whether is it is for the affordable lifestyle, universal health care, education system or simply the proximity to some of the most beautiful lakes, rivers and trails that Canada has to offer; New Brunswick remains an unspoiled land of opportunity for many immigrants.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program is divided into three main aspects:

• Business
• Skilled Worker with Employer support
• Skilled Worker with Family Support

Part of this program is also demonstrating that you have a high likelihood of being able to establish yourself in New Brunswick. Those that do, will be given priority processing.

Business Applicants

• You are between 22 and 55 years of age
• Have sufficient language ability in English or French
• You have, at minimum, received a high school diploma
• You will live and operate a business in New Brunswick
• You have proven management experience in the last five years
• You demonstrate knowledge of the economy in New Brunswick
• You have a business plan
• You have a personal net worth of $300 000 CAD

The above criteria are the basic minimum requirements for this category of the New Brunswick provincial nominee program. There are other various conditions and selection factors to be considered as well.

Skilled Workers with Employer Support

• You are between 22 and 55 years of age
• Have sufficient language ability in English or French
• Have the necessary education, qualifications and/or licenses to fulfill the duties of a job offer prior to submitting
• You will live and work in New Brunswick
• Your job offer is valid for a company operating in New Brunswick for at least one year
• Your prospective employment is full time and permanent in New Brunswick
• There is a skill shortage in your area of employment
• The position must comply with employment standards of New Brunswick
• Your Job is classified under the following skill levels as per the National Occupational Codex (NOC):
• Skill levels O, A, B
• Skill level C, Skill type 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
• Skill level D, Skill type 1, 3, 7, 8, 9

Those applicants with a skill level C or D must work for the same New Brunswick employer for at least one year prior to submitting an application for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.

Skilled Worker with Family Support

• You are a close relative of the family supporter
• You are between the ages of 22 and 50 years old
• Have sufficient language ability in English or French
• Have the necessary education, qualifications and/or licenses to fulfill the duties of a job offer prior to submitting
• You will live and work in New Brunswick
• You have at least two years of continuous full time work experience within the last five years for your intended job in New Brunswick
• You can demonstrate funds available to settle in New Brunswick
• Your Job is classified under the following skill levels as per the National Occupational Codex (NOC):
• Skill levels O, A, B
• Skill level C, Skill type 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
• Skill level D, Skill type 1, 3, 7, 8, 9