New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
NBPNP is a provincial immigration program made possible through an agreement with the Government of Canada. As an economic program, the NBPNP selects, and nominates, qualified business people and skilled workers from around the world who will live in New Brunswick and contribute to the local economy.
Like many other Canadian provinces and territories, New Brunswick has its own immigration program streams, targeting certain groups, and eligibility criteria. Some streams target entrepreneurs, graduates, skilled workers with employer support, skilled workers with family support, etc. Eligibility criteria vary and can be found in Program guides along with application forms.
NBPNP accepts applications under the following immigration categories:
- Express Entry Labour Market Stream
- Skilled Workers with Family Support
- Skilled Workers with Employer Support
- Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream
- Business Applicants
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.
Learn more about the NBPNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream.
Skilled Workers with Family Support
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 NBPNP Skilled Workers with Family Support 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.
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 NBPNP Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream.
Business Applicants
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.