New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
Through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes. The NBPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:
This stream allows the NBPNP to use CIC’s Express Entry system to meet New Brunswick’s specific labour market and demographic needs. Before applying to the NBPNP EELMS, the Applicant must ensure that he/she meets the eligibility requirements and the selection factors of the program
New Brunswick accepts applications under this category from individuals who have graduated from a recognized academic institution in New Brunswick and have started or acquired a business in the province.
New Brunswick accepts applications under this category from individuals who plan to own and actively manage a business in New Brunswick. Applicants are expected to make a monetary investment in the business.
New Brunswick accepts applications under this category from individuals who have worked in New Brunswick and have close family ties to the province.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a three-year employer-driven immigration program to attract and retain global talent while supporting population growth and addressing labour shortages. The pilot will allow 2000 additional immigrants and their families to come to the four Atlantic Provinces, a key component of both the Atlantic Growth Strategy and the New Brunswick Economic Growth Plan.