/New Brunswick PNP/
Introduction:
The NBPNP policy has been revised, and the categories including:
- Skilled Worker Stream
- Strategic Initiative Stream (French)
- Business Immigration Stream
- Express Entry Stream
- Private Career College Graduate Pilot
- Critical Worker Pilot
Skilled Worker Stream
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is specially designed for foreigners who will contribute to the New Brunswick economy with their work experience, skills and education level. The minimum eligibility requirement for candidates is to be sponsored by an employer in New Brunswick and intend to live and work permanently in the province.
The following NOC occupations are currently not being accepted under any stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) including the NB Skilled Worker, NB Express Entry, or NB Strategic Initiative streams:
- NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors
- NOC 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- NOC 65200 – Food and beverage servers
Requirements:
- Intend to reside in New Brunswick
- Receive a genuine permanent, unconditional, full time, year-round offer of employment in an eligible occupation; International graduates on a federal post-graduate work permit are not eligible to apply if their job offer falls under NOC TEER Category 4 or 5
- Must score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 in the selection factors for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- Age between 19 and 55 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities equivalent to or greater than CLB 4
- Have completed secondary or higher education, foreign credential needs proof of ECA
- Have at least 12 months of work experience related to the job offer in the last 5 years before an application is submitted; or international graduates with a minimum 1-year degree, diploma, or certificate from a New Brunswick university, college, trade or technical schools, or another accredited institute and are eligible for a post-graduate work permit
Transport Truck Drivers Pathway:
On February 24, 2022, a new Transport Truck Drivers Pathway was established under the Skilled Worker Stream. The requirements are as follows:
- Intend to reside in New Brunswick
- Applicants must hold a valid New Brunswick Class 1 driver’s license when submitting the application;
- The applicant has at least 2 years of truck driver experience in the past 5 years
- Receive a genuine permanent, unconditional, full time, year-round offer of employment in an eligible occupation
- Must score a minimum of 60 points out of 90 in the selection factors for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- Age between 19 and 55 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities equivalent to or greater than CLB 4
- Have completed secondary or higher education, foreign credential needs proof of ECA
Employer eligibility requirements:
- Have an established place of business, defined as a physical structure that is
- owned or leased by the Employer;
- located within New Brunswick and which has both a street and mailing address within New Brunswick;
- open for business and staffed during regular business hours by one or more persons employed on a permanent basis for the purpose of the general management of the employer’s business operations, and which has clear signage representing the business and telephone service in the business name
- Have been in continuous, active operation in New Brunswick for at least two years under the same ownership. If there is or has been a change in ownership, the business must continue to operate for at least two years under new ownership before being able to access New Brunswick immigration programs. This does not apply, if the change of ownership has been to a direct family member.
- Be in good standing with any provincial and or federal legislation governing employment standards and occupational health and safety legislation.
- Not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act or Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations.
- Employers must be actively engaged in the NB business, and therefore directly connected to the employment of candidates. Consequently, recruitment-type, temporary placement-type, or broker-type agencies are not permitted. An Immigration Program Officer must be satisfied that the individual making the offer of employment has an employer-employee relationship.
- Employer must complete the NBPNP-004.
Strategic Initiative Stream (French)
This program is mainly for applicants with CLB5 French proficiency.
The following NOC occupations are currently not being accepted under any stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) including the NB Skilled Worker, NB Express Entry, or NB Strategic Initiative streams:
- NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors
- NOC 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- NOC 65200 – Food and beverage servers
Requirements:
- Age between 19 and 55 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities equivalent to or greater than NCLC 5 for French
- Intend to reside in New Brunswick
- Have completed secondary or higher education, foreign credential needs proof of ECA
- Make an exploratory visit for a minimum of 5 full business days in the last 12 months prior to submitting and EOI; or have a genuine permanent, fulltime offer of employment from a NB employer in an occupation classified at s TEER Category 1-5; or receive a direct invitation from the province of NB
- Have sufficient funds to support the settlement of applicant and all dependent family members
- Must score a minimum of 65 points out of 100 in the selection factors for the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream
Business Immigration Stream
This immigration category is an economic immigration pathway for experienced entrepreneurs who will establish, operate and actively manage a business while permanently living or settling in NB.
Requirements:
- Aged between 21 and 59 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities equivalent to or greater than CLB 5
- Have completed secondary or higher education, foreign credential needs proof of ECA
- Have a personal net worth of at least $500,000 CAD
- Make an eligible investment of not less than $150,000 CAD
- Control at least 33.3% equity in the business
- If buying an existing business, the business has been in continuous operation by the same owner for the 3 years prior to the purchase date; and the owner is a PR or citizen of Canada
- Create at least 1 full-time job for a PR or citizen of Canada living in NB
- Reside in New Brunswick 75% of the time of Business Establishment Period (BEP), and reside within 100 kms ofplace of business
- Must score a minimum of 65 points out of 100 in the selection factors for the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream
Express Entry Stream
Effective May 20, 2022, the Express Entry Stream in New Brunswick has temporarily paused, applications submitted May 20, 2022, or later, will not be finalized until further notice.
The following NOC occupations are currently not being accepted under any stream of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) including the NB Skilled Worker, NB Express Entry, or NB Strategic Initiative streams:
- NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors
- NOC 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- NOC 65200 – Food and beverage servers
Requirements:
- Submitted a federal Express Entry Profile and has a valid Federal EE Profile Number and Job seeker Validation Code
- Must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 in the selection factors for the New Brunswick EE Stream
- Intend to reside in New Brunswick
- Have eligible connection to New Brunswick:
- currently working in New Brunswick or have received a job offer from a New Brunswick employer; OR
- international students from any designated institutions located in New Brunswick in a program that is eligible for a PGWP who
- have either completed their studies in the past six months, are currently living in the province and are actively seeking employment in the province OR
- are about to complete their studies:
- Undergraduate students and graduated students enrolled in coursework-based programs: you may apply three months prior to your graduation.
- Graduate students (Masters and PhD) enrolled in thesis-based programs: you may apply once your thesis has been officially submitted for evaluation.
- be issued a Letter of Interest (LOI)
- Have sufficient funds to support the settlement of applicant and all dependent family members；you do not need to demonstrate proof of funds if you are authorized to work in Canada and you have a valid job offer that meets certain
- Aged between 22 and 55 years old
- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities equivalent to or greater than CLB 7
- Have completed secondary or higher education, foreign credential needs proof of ECA
- Have at least 1 year of full-time (or an equal amount of part-time) skilled work (NOC TEER 0, 1, or 2) experience in primary occupation in the last 10 years before an application is submitted
Details of NB Express Entry Stream Selection Factors
- You must be between 22-55 years of age.
| Age | Points |
| Under 22 | 0 |
| 22-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 and older | 0 |
- You have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than CLB7.
| First official language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Max points |
| CLB 9+ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| CLB 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| CLB 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Second official language | |||||
| CLB 5+ In all 4 language abilities | 4 |
- You must, at a minimum, have a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or a foreign high school diploma equal to a Canadian credential.
| Education – Canadian, or equivalent | Points |
| Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.) | 25 |
| Master’s degree OR professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession. (For “professional degree,” the degree program must have been in: medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy) | 23 |
| Two or more certificates, degrees, diplomas or certificates from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute. One must be for a program of at least three years. | 22 |
| Bachelor’s degree, or a three, or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | 21 |
| Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | 19 |
| One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | 15 |
| Secondary diploma (high school graduation) from a high school (after junior/middle school and before college, university or other formal training | 5 |
- You have at least one year of full-time paid work or 1,560 hours total (30 hours per week). The work experience must be within 10 years and at a NOC 0, 1 or 2 occupation.
| Years of experience | Points |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 1 year | 9 |
- You will earn 10 points only if that job or job offer meets certain conditions listed in the table below.
| Employment in New Brunswick | Points |
| You currently work in New Brunswick on a work permit and you meet all the following conditions: • IRCC issued your work permit based on a positive LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada in an occupation listed under TEER Category 0, 1, or 2 of the NOC; • You are working for the New Brunswick employer named on your work permit; and • Your work permit is valid when you apply. | 10 |
| You currently work in New Brunswick on a work permit and you meet all the following conditions: You currently work in New Brunswick in a job that is exempt from the LMIA requirement due to: • An international agreement (such as, the North American Free Trade Agreement); • Significant benefit to Canadian interests; or • A federal-provincial agreement. You also must meet all the following conditions: • You are working for the New Brunswick employer named on your work permit; and • Your work permit is valid when you apply. • You must have been working for the New Brunswick employer for at least one year, with continuous, full-time or part-time equivalent work. | 10 |
- You and your spouse or common-law partner (who will immigrate with you) show how well you are likely to settle in New Brunswick.
| Principal Applicant | Points | |
| Previous Employment | You have at least one year of full-time work in New Brunswick in a job listed in TEER Category 0, 1, or 2 of the NOC, and with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada | 10 |
| Previous Studies | You completed at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in New Brunswick. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week. You must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. | 5 |
| Arranged Employment | You earned points for having arranged employment as indicated in the section above. | 5 |
| Family | You, or your spouse/common-law partner, have a relative who is 18 years or older, living in New Brunswick as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, for at least 12 months prior to submitting your application to GNB. This relative must be a parent; grandparent; child; grandchild; sibling (child of your parent); aunt or uncle (by blood or marriage); or niece or nephew (grandchild of your parent). | 5 |
| Spouse or Common-Law Partner | Points | |
| Language | Your spouse or common-law partner has a language level in either English or French at CLB 4 level or higher in all 4 language abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). To earn these points, you must submit your spouse or common-law partner’s test results from an approved agency when you apply. The language tests are valid for two years after the date of the test result. They must be valid on the day you apply to IRCC for permanent residence. | 5 |
| Work Experience | Your spouse or partner has at least one year of full-time work in New Brunswick with a valid work permit, or while authorized to work in Canada. | 5 |
| Previous Studies | Your spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full-time study (in a program at least two years long) at a secondary or post-secondary school in New Brunswick. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of classes per week. They must have stayed in good academic standing (as set out by the school) during that time. | 5 |
Employer requirements:
Employer must be in good standing in New Brunswick. To be considered in good standing an employer will:
- have been in continuous, active operation in New Brunswick for at least two years
- be operating a genuine business
- be financially sound
- be in good standing with any provincial and or federal legislation governing employment standards and occupational health and safety legislation
- not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) or Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations (IRPR)
Private Career College Graduate Pilot
This Pilot is accessible to new graduates, from specific private career colleges in New Brunswick, that are not eligible for the federal Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program.
Requirements:
- Complete study from an eligible private career college in New Brunswick in a priority occupation program that is 10 months or longer
- Secure in-province, full-time employment in an identified priority occupation related to field of study within 90 days upon graduation
- Intent to reside in NB
- Be between 19-55 years of age
- Obtain a minimum score equal to or greater than a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5
Eligible Sectors, programs of study and occupations:
Eastern College
| Programs of Study | Eligible Occupations |
| Education and Social Development | |
| Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker Human Services Counsellor | 42201 Social and Community Service Worker |
| Health | |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | 13112 Medical Administrative Assistant |
| Personal Support Worker | 33102 Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates 44101 Home Support Workers, Housekeepers, and related Occupations |
| IT and Cybersecurity | |
| Application Development (Mobile Web) Video Game Development | 21230 Computer Programmer and/or Interactive Media Developer 21233 Web Designers 21234 Web Developers and programmers |
| IT Systems and Security Administrator Advanced Systems Management and Cybersecurity | 22220 Computer Network Technician 22221 User Support Technician |
| Business Administration | |
| Accounting and Payroll Administrator | 12200 Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper 13102 Payroll Clerk |
| Supply Chain and Logistics | |
| Supply Chain & Logistics | 14400 Shipper and Receiver 12013 Supply Chain, Tracking and Scheduling Supervisor 13201 Production and Transportation Logistics Coordinator |
Oulton College
| Programs of Study | Eligible Occupations |
| Education and Social Development | |
| Early Childhood Education / Educational Assistant | 42202 Early Childhood Educators and Assistant 43100 Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistant |
| Child and Youth Care Human Services Counsellor | 42201 Social and Community Service Worker |
| Health | |
| Medical Office Administration | 13112 Medical Administrative Assistant |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 33101 Medical Laboratory Technician and Pathologist Assistants |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | 32120 Medical Laboratory Technologist |
| Practical Nurse | 32101 Licensed Practical Nurses |
| Primary Care Paramedic | 32102 Paramedic and related occupations |
| IT and Cybersecurity | |
| Systems Management and Cybersecurity | 22220 Computer Network Technician 22221 User Support Technician |
| Business Administration | |
| Business Management and Entrepreneurship | 12200 Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper 13102 Payroll Clerk |
Employer eligibility requirements:
- Have an established place of business, defined as a physical structure that is
- owned or leased by the Employer;
- located within New Brunswick and which has both a street and mailing address within New Brunswick;
- open for business and staffed during regular business hours by one or more persons employed on a permanent basis for the purpose of the general management of the employer’s business operations, and which has clear signage representing the business and telephone service in the business name
- Have been in continuous, active operation in New Brunswick for at least two years under the same ownership. If there is or has been a change in ownership, the business must continue to operate for at least two years under new ownership before being able to access New Brunswick immigration programs. This does not apply, if the change of ownership has been to a direct family member.
- Be in good standing with any provincial and or federal legislation governing employment standards and occupational health and safety legislation.
- Not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act or Immigration and Refugees Protection Regulations.
- Employers must be actively engaged in the NB business, and therefore directly connected to the employment of candidates. Consequently, recruitment-type, temporary placement-type, or broker-type agencies are not permitted. An Immigration Program Officer must be satisfied that the individual making the offer of employment has an employer-employee relationship.
- Employer must complete the NBPNP-004.
Critical Worker Pilot
The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot is a five-year pilot program effective in December 2022 that addresses critical labour shortages in various sectors and across different regions in the province. The Critical Worker Pilot is an employer-driven stream, based on targeted recruitment for skilled workers and therefore candidate applications to the pilot are made through the participant employer. The program does not accept direct applications from interested candidates.
Requirements:
- Prove a genuine intention to reside in New Brunswick
- Have a valid job offer from an eligible employer to be considered for nomination by GNB
- Be between 19-55 years of age
- Obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a CLB4
- Have a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or a foreign high school diploma equal to a Canadian credential. If you have a foreign education you will need an ECA report
- Have worked at least 1,560 hours, over a period of 12 months in the last five years；Under the terms of this pilot, if you do not have required work experience at the time of application, your New Brunswick employer must provide a signed attestation letter as part of the nomination application
Participant Employers：
- Cooke Aquaculture
- J.D. Irving Ltd.
- Groupe Savoie
- Groupe Westco
- Imperial Manufacturing Group
- McCain Foods, Ltd.
Employer eligibility requirements:
- Be and to remain in good standing with all immigration programs administered by the province and the federal government, and with regard to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
- Be and to remain in good standing with provincial and federal employment standards and occupational health and safety acts and/or regulations, including all those which pertain to Temporary Foreign Workers
- Have participated in an international recruitment mission with ONB Immigration (in-person or remotely) within the past two (2) calendar years
- Demonstrate acceptable immigration performance over the past three (3) years, where acceptable performance is defined as regular foreign national recruitment through the NBPNP or other provincial permanent resident immigration stream (such as the AIP)
- Endeavour to increase the total number of newcomers recruited through a permanent resident immigration stream throughout the course of this pilot;
- Endeavour to attain a one-year provincial newcomer retention rate of at least 85% per year throughout the duration of the pilot project, adhering to provincial objectives as laid out in New Brunswick’s Population Growth Strategy;
- Have newcomer settlement programs/plans in place and maintain these throughout the pilot project, and to collaborate with local settlement agencies, as required, to ensure the quality and viability of said settlement programs/plans;
- Develop and maintain housing and transportation plans for newcomers prior to them attaining PR;
- Provide proof of having completed a Human Resource Support Services (HRSS) assessment from Working NB within the past two calendar years or to demonstrate internal capacity by having a documented human resource plan/strategy;
- Remain current with all reporting requirements over the duration of the pilot, including participation in any employer follow-up surveys after the pilot end date.
- Employer must complete the NBCWP-004.
