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The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a pathway to permanent residence in Canada for skilled individuals. The program is designed to attract immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province, who can contribute to the local economy and fill gaps in the workforce.

The NBPNP has several immigration streams, including the Express Entry Labour Market Stream, the Entrepreneurial Stream, the Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream, the Skilled Workers with Employer Support Stream, and the Skilled Workers with Family Support Stream.

Each stream has specific eligibility requirements, such as age, language proficiency, education, work experience, and connections to the province. Applicants must also demonstrate their intention to reside in New Brunswick and submit a Settlement Plan.

The application process involves submitting an Expression of Interest, receiving an Invitation to Apply, and then applying to the NBPNP. If nominated, applicants can proceed to apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Overall, while the NBPNP provides a pathway to permanent residence, the process is not straightforward and requires careful consideration of the eligibility criteria and application procedures.

Language Proficiency

Language Tests

For immigration purposes, language proficiency tests must be taken from designated testing agencies. These include:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – General Training Test only
• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) – General Test only
• TEF (Test d'évaluation de français)

The specific language proficiency requirements vary depending on the immigration category under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). Here are the language requirements for each category:

• Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS): Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening equivalent to or greater than Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.
• Skilled Worker with Family Support: Applicants must have sufficient English or French proficiency to settle in New Brunswick and fulfil their job duties. Language test results must be from a designated testing agency and no more than two years old.
• Skilled Worker with Employer Support: Applicants in semi- and low-skilled occupations (NOC levels C and D) must undergo mandatory language testing. All applicants must have at least a basic level of proficiency to fulfil their job duties.
• Business Immigration Stream: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English and/or French language proficiency to actively manage a business in New Brunswick.
• Strategic Initiative Stream: This stream is designed for Francophone workers and requires language proficiency in French equivalent to Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5.
• Critical Worker Pilot: This stream addresses workforce needs and requires valid language test scores in either English or French, equivalent to CLB level 4.
• Atlantic Immigration Program: Foreign nationals must have a job offer from a designated employer in the Atlantic region, including New Brunswick.

Education Requirements

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) offers five streams for immigration: Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Skilled Worker for Truck Drivers, Entrepreneurial, and Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial. Each stream has its own unique set of eligibility requirements, including specific education criteria that must be met.

Express Entry Stream

Under the Express Entry Stream, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in each of the four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) equivalent to or greater than Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7. In addition, they must have completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational credential of at least one academic year in length or a recognised foreign educational credential. An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report is required for foreign credentials to verify their validity and equivalence to Canadian credentials.

Skilled Worker Stream

The Skilled Worker Stream requires candidates to have a minimum of a secondary school education, obtained either in Canada or through an ECA report if obtained outside Canada.

Skilled Worker Stream for Truck Drivers

This stream has the same educational requirements as the Skilled Worker Stream.

Entrepreneurial Stream

The Entrepreneurial Stream requires candidates to have a minimum of two years of post-secondary education.

Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

The Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream requires candidates to have completed at least two years of full-time post-secondary education at a recognised New Brunswick university or community college.

Additional Information

All of New Brunswick's immigration program streams require a minimum education level equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma. If you do not have Canadian education credentials, you will need to provide an ECA report to confirm their equivalence. This report can be obtained from agencies such as World Education Services (WES), Comparative Education Service (CES), International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS), and International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).

Each stream has additional eligibility requirements beyond education, including age, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. It is important to review all the criteria before submitting an application.

Work Experience

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) offers several streams for skilled workers with work experience to immigrate to the province. Here are the key details about work experience requirements for each stream:

New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS)

• Requires at least 12 months of full-time (or equivalent in part-time) paid skilled work experience in New Brunswick in the three years before applying.
• Work experience must be in NOC Skill Type 0, Skill Level A or B.
• Volunteer work, unpaid internships, and co-op terms do not count towards work experience.

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

• Requires a permanent, full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
• Job offer must be in an eligible occupation: high-skilled workers (NOC 0, A, B), semi-skilled workers (NOC C), or low-skilled workers (NOC D, skill type 7, 8, and 9).
• Candidates must demonstrate they are qualified for the offered position.

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream for Truck Drivers

• Specifically targets transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) with permanent, full-time job offers from New Brunswick employers.
• Requires two years of work experience in the last five, including nine months in New Brunswick on a Labour Market Impact Assessment-supported work permit or a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP)

• Targets specific occupations that are hard to fill from the local market.
• Employers must provide settlement support and services to help foreign workers assimilate into New Brunswick.
• Currently only open to designated companies: Atlantic Salmon Farms, Cavendish Farms, Cooke Aquaculture, and Imperial Manufacturing.

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

• Employer-driven program open to all four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia.
• Does not specify work experience requirements but targets labour shortages in the region.

New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream

• For experienced business people looking to own and manage a business in New Brunswick.
• Requires relevant business experience: three years of ownership or five years of senior management experience in the last five years.

New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

• Targets recent graduates from recognised New Brunswick universities or community colleges.
• Candidates must have started or acquired a New Brunswick business and operated it for at least one year while holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

New Brunswick Skilled Workers with Employer Support Stream

• Targets high-skilled foreign workers with valid job offers from New Brunswick employers.
• No specific work experience requirements listed.

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream for French-speaking Immigrants

• Does not require a job offer but targets French-speaking immigrants with the skills and education needed to contribute to the province's economy.
• No specific work experience requirements listed.

Age Requirements

The age requirements for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) vary depending on the specific category under which an individual is applying. Here are the age requirements for each category:

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

Candidates must be aged between 22 and 55.

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

Candidates must be aged between 19 and 55.

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream for Truck Drivers

No specific age requirement is mentioned for this category, but the general age requirement for the NBPNP is between 22 and 55.

New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream

Candidates must be aged between 22 and 55.

New Brunswick Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

Candidates must be aged between 22 and 40.

Skilled Worker with Family Support

Candidates must be between 22 and 50 years of age.

Skilled Worker with Employer Support

Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years of age.

Express Entry Labour Market Stream

Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years of age.

Business Applicant Stream

Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years of age.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for permanent residency in New Brunswick, Canada, depends on the stream through which you are applying. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide for each stream:

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream:

• Submit an Express Entry profile and meet the requirements for one of the following federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.
• Receive an Express Entry profile number and Job Seeker validation code.
• Register and complete your profile on the New Brunswick INB System, providing information such as your candidate details, stream selection, and Expression of Interest.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by indicating your connection to New Brunswick and completing the required sections.
• After submitting your EOI, you will be added to the EOI pool and receive a letter from the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour (PETL).
• If you are enrolled in a PGWP-eligible program, send an email to [email protected] with proof of residency in New Brunswick, proof of completing an eligible study program, and your Express Entry profile number and Job Seeker validation code. You will then receive instructions on submitting your EOI.
• Submit your full application within 45 days of receiving your Invitation to Apply (ITA) from PETL.
• Make the required fee payment of $1,365 CAD through credit card or Interac e-Transfer.
• If your application is successful, apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream:

• Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements for this stream.
• Submit a profile online through IRCC and meet the requirements for one of the following federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.
• Receive an Express Entry profile number and Job Seeker validation code.
• Register and complete your profile on the New Brunswick INB System.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by indicating your connection to New Brunswick and completing the required sections.
• After submitting your EOI, you will be added to the EOI pool and receive a letter from PETL.
• Submit your full application within 45 days of receiving your Invitation to Apply (ITA) from PETL.
• Make the required fee payment of $1,365 CAD through credit card or Interac e-Transfer.
• If your application is successful, apply for permanent residence through IRCC.

New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream:

• Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements for this stream.
• Submit an Expression of Interest.
• Provide information about your intention to operate and actively manage a business in New Brunswick.
• Receive a letter from PETL acknowledging receipt of your application.
• If your EOI is selected, you will receive a letter notifying you to submit your full application within 90 days through the INB Portal.
• Pay the processing fee of $2,140 CAD by credit card or Interac e-Transfer.
• If selected, work on establishing your approved business plan after receiving your work permit.
• Ensure that your business is open within the first nine months of your arrival in Canada and submit a report to the GNB.
• If your application is successful, apply for permanent residence through IRCC.

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream:

• Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements for this stream.
• Submit an Expression of Interest.
• Receive a letter from PETL acknowledging receipt of your application.
• If your EOI is selected, you will receive a letter notifying you to submit your full application within 90 days through the INB Portal.
• Pay the processing fee of $2,140 CAD by credit card or Interac e-Transfer.
• If selected, apply for permanent residence through IRCC.

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