Skilled Worker

The Provincial Nominee Program accelerates the immigration process by providing a Certificate of Nomination which can lead to faster processing of a permanent resident application by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).  Nominations are granted at the sole discretion of the Government of New Brunswick.  A nomination certificate does not guarantee the issuance of a permanent resident visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 

If you are nominated by the Government of New Brunswick, your application is forwarded to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada visa office for further evaluation and final decision on permanent resident status.  You must meet all Canadian immigration regulations including a medical examination and security and criminal checks.  Successful applicants and dependent family members will each receive a permanent resident visa from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.  Final decisions on permanent resident visas are the sole responsibility of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Skilled worker applicants to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program are considered under two different streams and you must demonstrate that you have a level of support needed to successfully settle in New Brunswick. 

To be considered for nomination as a skilled worker you must have:

(1.) A guaranteed offer of employment from a New Brunswick employer, or,

(2.) Family members who are citizens and permanent residents of New Brunswick, who have been living and working in the province for a minimum of one year, and who have made a commitment to assist you to settle in New Brunswick.

All applicants must make a commitment to reside in New Brunswick, with their dependents and are required to sign a declaration confirming their intention to live and work in this Province.

Skilled Worker with Employer Support

To be considered for permanent residence through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. You have an offer of permanent, full-time employment with an established New Brunswick company.  If already in New Brunswick as a temporary foreign worker, you will have been working for the same employer for at least six (6) months prior to submitting an application to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.

2. The work offered is in an area of skill shortage.  Your employer may be asked to demonstrate that he/she has been unable to find a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to perform the job duties. 

3. The job offer meets New Brunswick employment standards.  The Employment Standards Branch of the Department of Post-Secondary Education and Labour is dedicated to providing services to New Brunswick employers and employees for fair and equitable workplace practices.  For more information, call us 03-6361761. 

4. The job offer must provide comparable industry rates of pay.

5. You have all of the qualifications and/or licenses needed to fulfill the job duties.  For information on access to occupations in Canada, call us 03-6361761.

6. You have the English, French or both language skills required to fulfill your job duties.  Your prospective employer is required to assess your language skills prior to submitting an application to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. 

7. You obtain a score of 50 or higher in the selection criteria for skilled workers with employer support.

Skilled Worker with Family Support

New Brunswick recognizes the value of family in the successful settlement of newcomers to the Province.  In response, the Skilled Worker with Family Support stream has been launched to enhance the strength of immigrant families and communities in New Brunswick.  It will enable citizens and permanent residents of New Brunswick, who have been living and working in the province for a minimum of one (1) year to assist family members to settle in New Brunswick. 

Both the Applicant and the family supporter will be assessed, as both are critical to the success of the Nomination. 

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 on his/her strong connection to New Brunswick.

Eligible Applicants to the Skilled Worker with Family Support stream may be a daughter or son; step-daughter or step-son; sister or brother; step-sister or step-brother; sister-in-law or brother-in-law; niece or nephew; or, a grandchild.

Business applicants

Business applicants must submit a Business Plan or Business Proposal that is deemed to be of economic benefit to New Brunswick. 

A Business Plan provides details on how applicants will develop and operate a specific business in New Brunswick.  Particular consideration will be given to applicants with business plans that create new employment for Canadian residents, other than family members.

A Business Proposal may be submitted as an alternative to a formal business plan in cases where applicants require more time to explore business opportunities before choosing a specific business. 

To be considered for permanent residence through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. You will demonstrate prior management experience in a business context, with significant decision-making responsibility, as a business owner, or senior manager.  You must show a link between your business and management experience and the skills needed to operate your business in New Brunswick.  You will be evaluated on your management experience.
 
2. You must 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.  An Immigration Program Officer must be convinced of your commitment to live in New Brunswick and conduct business in New Brunswick before recommending nomination.  You will be evaluated on your connection to New Brunswick. 

3. You will visit New Brunswick for a period of no less than five (5) business days, to conduct extensive research on the business environment and then complete an interview with an Immigration Program Officer from the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.  You will be evaluated on research you have conducted throughout the immigration process. 

4. Your business plan or business proposal must be of economic benefit to New Brunswick, and must be approved by an Immigration Officer of the Government of New Brunswick.  Business Plan applicants must control a percentage of equity in the qualifying business, equal to or greater than 33.33%.  You will be evaluated on the relevance of your business plan or business proposal. 

5. 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. This includes the minimum required investment of CDN $125,000.00 to start the business and provision for the successful settlement and support of dependent family members for up to two (2) years without third party assistance.  The actual amount of funds required will depend upon the planned business venture in New Brunswick.  Your financial assets will be reviewed during the immigration process. 

6. You must demonstrate knowledge of English and/or French.  Language skills will be assessed during your interview.  You will be evaluated on your language skills.

7. Prior to nomination by the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program you must make a CDN$75,000.00 conditionally refundable deposit. 

As an applicant to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program you must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick and are required to sign a declaration of intention to live and work in this province.

The Provincial Nominee Program accelerates the immigration process by providing a Certificate of Nomination which can lead to faster processing of a permanent resident application by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).  Nominations are granted at the sole discretion of the Government of New Brunswick.  A nomination certificate does not guarantee the issuance of a permanent resident visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
 
If you are nominated by the Government of New Brunswick, your application is forwarded to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada visa office for further evaluation and final decision on permanent resident status.  You must meet all Canadian immigration regulations including a medical examination and security and criminal checks.  Successful applicants and dependent family members will each receive a permanent resident visa from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.  Final decisions on permanent resident visas are the sole responsibility of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.