Applying For New Brunswick Eoi

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a way for prospective immigrants with the right skills and experience to obtain a New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Certificate, which allows them to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The program is designed to fast-track the immigration process for those who can contribute to the economy of New Brunswick. There are four streams through which newcomers can apply for permanent residence: the NB Skilled Worker Stream, the NB Express Entry Stream, the NB Business Immigration Stream, and the NB Strategic Initiative Stream. The application process involves confirming eligibility, registering and completing a profile, submitting an Expression of Interest, submitting a full application, and finally, applying for permanent residence.

EOI requirements for the NBPNP Skilled Worker Stream

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a pathway for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada and work in the province of New Brunswick. The NBPNP has several streams, including the Skilled Worker Stream, which is designed for foreign nationals with the skills, education, and work experience needed to contribute to New Brunswick's economy. Here are the requirements for the NBPNP Skilled Worker Stream:

Age:

Candidates must be between 19 and 55 years old when submitting their application.

Language Proficiency:

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English or French, with a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 for the first official language. Language test results must be from a designated agency and no more than two years old.

Education:

A Canadian secondary school diploma or its foreign equivalent is required. For foreign educational credentials, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved provider is necessary.

Work Experience:

Applicants need at least one year of full-time (1,560 hours) or equivalent part-time work experience related to the job offer in the last five years. International graduates from a New Brunswick institution with a minimum one-year degree, diploma, or certificate are exempt from this requirement.

Job Offer:

A permanent, unconditional, full-time, year-round job offer from an eligible New Brunswick employer is mandatory. The wage must be competitive with provincial rates, and the job must be in an eligible occupation (NOC TEER 0-5).

Intent to Reside in New Brunswick:

Candidates must demonstrate their intention to settle in New Brunswick. This can include actions such as prior employment or studies in the province, community involvement, ability to support oneself, and family ties or other connections to the region.

Selection Factors:

Applicants are assessed on a 100-point grid, with a minimum score of 60 points required. Factors include age, official languages, education, work experience, priority sectors, and adaptability.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must also meet the minimum eligibility requirements and selection factors for permanent residence (PR) readiness. They must have all the necessary documents to submit a complete application to the Government of New Brunswick and the Government of Canada. Additionally, they must score a minimum of 60 points in the selection factors.

EOI requirements for the NBPNP Express Entry Stream

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a pathway for newcomers to live and work in the province. The NBPNP has four streams, one of which is the NBPNP Express Entry Stream. This stream is designed for individuals with the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy and meet the requirements for Express Entry.

Language Proficiency

• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English or French at a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 in all four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).
• Language test results must be from a designated agency (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF for French) and must be no older than two years.

Education

• Candidates must have completed a Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary educational credential lasting at least one academic year or a foreign educational credential from a recognised institution.
• For foreign educational credentials, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued by an organisation designated by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is required.

Work Experience

• Candidates must have at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of continuous skilled work experience (or equivalent paid part-time work) in their primary occupation within the last 10 years.
• Work experience must be in NOC Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B.
• Work experience gained through self-employment, volunteer work, unpaid internships, or co-op terms does not count.

Age

Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years old.

Intent to Reside in New Brunswick

Candidates must demonstrate their intention to settle in New Brunswick. This may include actions taken to permanently settle in the province, prior or current employment/studies in New Brunswick, employment search details, community involvement, ability to support themselves, family ties and social connections, details of prior visits to Canada, and connections to other jurisdictions in Canada.

Eligible Connection to New Brunswick

• Candidates must meet one of the following three connections:
• NB Employment Connection: Currently residing and working in New Brunswick, or have received a job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
• NB Student Connection: Be an international student from a designated learning institution in New Brunswick enrolled in a Post-Graduate Work Permit-eligible program, have completed studies in the past six months or be about to complete studies, and be living in the province while actively seeking employment.
• NB Priorities Connection: Be directly selected from the federal Express Entry pool based on New Brunswick's priorities, such as having a close family member residing in the province as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least 12 months, attending an information session with the province within the last 12 months, or being a francophone with a primary occupation in a sector in demand in New Brunswick.

Settlement Funds

Candidates must demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves and their family members during the initial settlement period. The required amount varies depending on family size.

Selection Factors

Candidates must score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on a points grid that measures education, language ability, work experience, age, adaptability factors, and whether the candidate has a job offer from a New Brunswick-based employer.

EOI requirements for the NBPNP Business Immigration Stream

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a pathway for newcomers to live and work in the province. The NBPNP Business Immigration Stream is for experienced entrepreneurs or post-graduates who want to establish, operate, and manage a business in New Brunswick. Here are the requirements for the EOI:

Age

The applicant must be between 21 and 59 years old.

Education

A minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in English or French is required. In addition, a minimum of a two-year post-secondary education after high school is needed.

Business Plan

A business plan approved by a New Brunswick government official is necessary. This plan should outline how the business will benefit the province.

Net Worth

A personal net worth of at least $600,000 CAD is required, with at least $300,000 unaffected by debts or other obligations.

Business Experience

At least three out of five years of experience in managing and owning a business (with at least 33.3% ownership) or five years of experience in a senior business management role is needed. As a senior manager, the applicant must have been responsible for supervising at least two employees and making key decisions.

Business Investment

A minimum business investment of $150,000 CAD in New Brunswick is required. The applicant must also have 33.33% ownership and assume an active senior management role in the business.

Business Location

The business must be established as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. If it is a partnership, the other partners must be Permanent Residents or Canadian citizens.

Job Creation

The business must create at least two full-time jobs for Permanent Residents or citizens of Canada living in New Brunswick, excluding the applicant and their family members.

Other Requirements

• The applicant must demonstrate the intention to live and operate a business in New Brunswick and assume a day-to-day management role.
• The business must provide significant economic benefits to the province.
• The applicant must score at least 65 points on New Brunswick's unique selection grid.

EOI requirements for the NBPNP Strategic Initiative Stream

The New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream is for French-speaking foreign nationals with the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick's economy, and who are ready to live and work in the province permanently.

Age:

You must be at least 19 years old to be eligible when submitting a complete application.

Language Proficiency:

You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) requirements for each language skill in French, which is CLB5. This means you must be able to communicate in French to live, work, and settle in New Brunswick.

Education:

You need at least a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or foreign equivalent. If your educational credential is from a foreign institution, you must also submit an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) issued by an approved provider.

Work Experience:

You need to have at least one year (1,560 hours full-time or equivalent part-time) of work experience in the last ten years. The work experience must be in the same occupation as your primary occupation chosen in your immigration application.

Intent to Reside in New Brunswick:

You must demonstrate your attachment to New Brunswick, which may include but is not limited to:

• Description of any actions taken to permanently settle in the province
• Prior or current employment/studies in New Brunswick
• Employment search details
• Community involvement
• Ability to support yourself in New Brunswick
• Family ties and other social relationships and connections
• Details of prior visits to Canada
• Your connection to other jurisdictions in Canada

Qualifying Connection to New Brunswick:

You must have one of the following three eligible connections:

• An exploratory visit to New Brunswick conducted within 12 months before submitting an EOI. This connection is only for candidates coming from outside Canada.
• A job or genuine job offer with a New Brunswick employer.
• A New Brunswick Priority, such as having completed your program of study from Université de Moncton or Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) within the last six months, or having resided in New Brunswick for 12 months while working remotely for a Canadian company located outside Quebec.

Settlement Funds:

You must show that you have sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in New Brunswick, unless you have a genuine job offer in the province or are currently working or authorized to work there.

Selection Factors: 100-point assessment grid: To be eligible, you need to score a minimum of 65 points out of 100. You will need to provide supporting documents to prove you satisfy the criteria for each factor. The factors include age, official languages, education, work experience, and adaptability.

To apply, you must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the INB Portal. If selected, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and will need to submit a complete electronic application within 45 calendar days.

NBPNP application process

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a program designed to accelerate the immigration process for foreign nationals who possess the skills, work experience, and education needed to contribute to New Brunswick's economy. The program offers four streams for permanent residence: the NB Skilled Worker Stream, the NB Express Entry Stream, the NB Business Immigration Stream, and the NB Strategic Initiative Stream. Each stream has its own set of eligibility requirements, which are outlined below.

NB Skilled Worker Stream:

• For experienced foreign workers with a full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
• Requires a minimum language score of CLB/NCLC Level 4 or equivalent and the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
• Candidates must be between 19 and 55 years old and score a minimum of 60 points in the selection factors.

NB Express Entry Stream:

• For individuals with the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy and meet Express Entry requirements.
• Requires a valid Express Entry profile and a minimum language score of CLB/NCLC Level 7 or equivalent.
• Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years old, currently residing in New Brunswick, and score a minimum of 67 points.

NB Business Immigration Stream:

• For foreign business people who intend to establish, operate, and manage a business in New Brunswick.
• Requires a minimum language score of CLB/NCLC Level 5 or equivalent and the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
• Candidates must be between 21 and 59 years old, have relevant business experience, and score a minimum of 65 points.

NB Strategic Initiative Stream:

• For French-speaking foreign workers with the skills, education, and experience to contribute to the economy.
• Requires a minimum language score of NCLC Level 5 or equivalent and the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
• Candidates must be between 19 and 55 years old, meet specific conditions, and score a minimum of 65 points.

The application process for the NBPNP involves confirming eligibility, registering and completing a profile, submitting an Expression of Interest, submitting the full application, paying fees, and applying for permanent residence if the application is successful.

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