New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
New Brunswick is one of Canada’s northeastern Maritime provinces.
New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada, with about 30 percent of the population speaking French as a first language. New Brunswick is home to a number of cities such as Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton.
The NBPNP is New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program.
Through this program, 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:
- Express Entry Labour Market Stream
- Skilled Workers with Employer Support
- Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
- Entrepreneurial Stream
- Skilled Workers with Family Support
- Succession Connect pilot program
Express Entry Labour Market Stream
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has developed and launched its Express Entry Labour Market Stream. This stream allows the NBPNP to use the federal Express Entry immigration selection system to meet New Brunswick’s specific labour market and demographic needs. This stream operates under an 'Expression of Interest' model.
To learn more about the NBPNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream.
Skilled Workers with Employer Support
New Brunswick accepts applications under this category from individuals who have received a full-time, permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
To learn more about the NBPNP Skilled Workers with Employer Support Stream.
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
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.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of the NBPNP Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream.
Entrepreneurial Stream
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.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of the NBPNP Entrepreneurial Stream.
To learn more about eligibility requirements for all streams under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.
Skilled Workers with Family Support
NOTE: This program closed permanently on February 16, 2018.
New Brunswick accepts applications under this category from individuals who have worked in New Brunswick and have close family ties to the province.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of the NBPNP Skilled Workers with Family Support Stream.
New Brunswick Succession Connect
Succession Connect is a new immigration pilot program in New Brunswick that aims to match immigrants with established businesses in the province.
In October, 2016, the government of New Brunswick announced that it was launching Succession Connect. This pilot program 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 who may continue the legacy of the business. It is expected that this pilot program will come under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), with assistance from the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.
The New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is providing $102,820 for the Succession Connect project, while the government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Business Development Program, is contributing $259,224. The City of Fredericton is providing $78,007, and a number of corporate sponsors are giving $65,720.
Further details on New Brunswick's Succession Connect pilot program will be posted on this page as and when they are announced.