New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
New Brunswick, located in Atlantic Canada, is renowned for its remarkable Bay of Fundy with the highest tides in the world. It is the largest of the maritime provinces and boasts a unique geography where no part of the province is more than 180 km away from the ocean. With a population of over 770,000, the residents of New Brunswick are known for their friendly nature and enjoy a simple, laid-back lifestyle. The province is bilingual, with both French and English spoken, and draws influences from neighboring Quebec and the United States, as it shares borders with both.
New Brunswick is characterized by its abundant forests and diverse wildlife, including moose and bears. The largest urban centers in the province are Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton, the capital. Moncton serves as a central transportation hub and distribution center, while Saint John is prominent for its natural resource industries, nuclear power plant, and shipping activities. The service industry, encompassing trades, healthcare, and social assistance, is the largest employer in the province, followed by construction and manufacturing sectors. In-demand occupations in New Brunswick include industrial mechanics, electricians, IT professionals, accounting professionals, and those in retail and business, among others.
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) aims to attract qualified business people and skilled workers from around the world who will contribute to the local economy and settle in New Brunswick. The NBPNP offers various categories for applicants to apply under, and we can assist you in navigating through these categories to determine the best fit for your profile and goals.
- The Express Entry Labour Market Stream allows the NBPNP to use the federal Express Entry immigration selection system to meet New Brunswick’s specific labor market and demographic needs. This stream operates under an ‘Expression of Interest’ model.
- The Skilled Workers with Employer Support category is for individuals who have received a full-time, permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
- The Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream is for individuals who have graduated from a recognized academic institution in New Brunswick, and have started or acquired a business in the province.
- The Entrepreneurial Stream is for 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 Succession Connect is a new immigration pilot program to match immigrants with established businesses. It will provide opportunities for new immigrants seeking business investments, as well as for local business owners who would like to pass on their enterprises to business-minded newcomers to New Brunswick.