New Brunswick

Overview

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) invites skilled workers to contribute to the economic prosperity of the Canadian province. It offers multiple streams, including the Express Entry stream, Skilled Workers with Family Support stream, and Skilled Workers with Employer Support stream.

The application process varies for each stream, with Express Entry candidates either creating a profile and being selected by NBPNP or submitting an Expression of Interest directly to NBPNP. Selected candidates receive an Invitation to Apply and must respond with required documents for permanent residence.

Skilled Workers with Employer Support and Skilled Workers with Family Support also require an Expression of Interest, followed by an Invitation to Apply. Once approved, candidates can plan their move to New Brunswick and start a new life.

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates applying or selected through the Express Entry system

  • Skilled Workers with Family Support

  • Skilled Workers with Employer Support

How Long it Takes

The processing time is typically 2 to 6 months.

How It Works

New Brunswick PNP offers three streams: Express Entry, Employer Support, and Family Support.

  • Express Entry: Candidates submit a profile through Express Entry or directly to NBPNP. If selected, they receive an Invitation to Apply and must respond with required documents.

  • Skilled Workers with Employer Support: Candidates with a job offer in NB submit an application with proof of education, experience, job offer, and funds.

  • Skilled Workers with Family Support: Candidates with close family in New Brunswick apply with proof of age, work experience, education, and a settlement plan.

Once nominated, candidates can prepare to settle in New Brunswick, Canada.

In-Demand NOC Occupations List

New Brunswick's NB Express Entry stream accepts applications without a job offer but requires French proficiency (CLB7) and a minimum score of 67 on the Express Entry self-assessment grid. The in-demand occupations include:

  • Senior managers in financial, communications, and other business services

  • Managers in health care

  • Restaurant and food service managers

  • Financial and investment analysts

  • Human resources professionals

  • Executive assistants

  • Purchasing agents and officers

  • Administrative assistants

  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

  • Information systems analysts and consultants

  • Database analysts and data administrators

  • Software engineers and designers

  • Computer programmers and interactive media developers

  • Computer network technicians

  • Early childhood educators and assistants

  • Translators, terminologists, and interpreters

  • Retail sales supervisors

  • Retail and wholesale buyers

  • Cooks

LINKS

Additional Information: http://www.welcomenb.ca/content/wel-bien/en/immigrating_and_settling/how_to_immigrate/new_brunswick_provincialnomineeprogram.htm

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