New Brunswick Provincial Nominee

Criteria Stream
The Applicant will be assessed on an offer of full-time employment or employment skills based on education and training, language skills, work experience, age and ability to adapt to New Brunswick, surrounded by a supportive family.The Supporter will be assessed on his/her commitment to the immigration process and the successful settlement of his/her family member. The Supporter will also be evaluated for strong connection to New Brunswick. Skilled Worker with Family Support
To be considered for permanent residence through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

  • You have an offer of permanent, full-time employment with an established New Brunswick company.
  • The work offered is in an area of skill shortage.
  • The job offer meets New Brunswick employment standards. 
  • The job offer must provide comparable industry rates of pay.
  • You have all of the qualifications and/or licenses needed to fulfill the job duties.
  • You have the English, French or both language skills required to fulfill your job duties. 
  • You obtain a score of 50 or higher in the selection criteria for skilled workers with employer support.
Skilled Worker with Employer Support
Business applicants must submit a Business Plan or Business Proposal that is of economic benefit to New Brunswick. A Business Plan details how applicants will develop and operate a specific business in New Brunswick. A Business Proposal may be submitted as an alternative to a formal business plan if applicants require more time to explore business opportunities before choosing a specific business.Eligibility requirements for Business Applicants:

  • You will demonstrate business management experience as an owner or senior manager.
  • You will provide strong evidence that you will live in New Brunswick with your dependents, establish a business in New Brunswick and assume an active managerial role in the business.
  • You will visit New Brunswick for a period of no less than five business days, to conduct extensive research and complete an interview with an Immigration Program Officer.
  • Your business plan or business proposal must be of economic benefit to New Brunswick, and must be approved by an Immigration Officer.
  • You will provide a verified personal net worth (value of total assets, less the value of total liabilities) of at least CDN $300,000.00.
  • You will make a minimum investment of CDN $125,000.00. 
  • You must demonstrate knowledge of English and/or French.
  • Prior to nomination you must make a CDN $75,000.00 conditionally refundable deposit.
Business Applicants