New Brunswick (NB) is one of Canada’s smallest provinces. Despite the recent immigration challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, NB did not stop nominating qualified skilled workers from around the world through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP). The government and employers across NB are continuously seeking to expand their workforce, so if you fit into one of the four categories below, you should consider applying:
This stream is a largely points-based program. It is designed for applicants who possess the skills, education and work experience needed to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy.
Main criteria assessed:
To have your application considered under this stream, you will need a job offer, and a score at least 60 NB Nominee Points. Points will be awarded for factors such as:
- Age
- Level of education
- Work Experience
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability
Below is a table indicating the minimum you will need to achieve the 60 points, and a grid outlining how points are distributed:
| Factors | Minimum requirements |
| Job Offer | A full-time job offer in a NOC level 0, A or B occupation |
| Age | Between 19 and 55 years |
| Level of Education | Hold a high school diploma |
| Work Experience | 1 year within past 5 years in related occupation |
| Language Proficiency | English or French – CLB 4 |
| Adaptability | Have something connecting you to NB (e.g., family, education, work experience etc.) |
Distribution of points table (minimum points required – 60 out of 100)
| Factors | Maximum Points Available |
| Age | 10 |
| Language | 28 |
| Education | 20 |
| Adaptability | 12 |
| Work Experience | 30 |
| Additional Points – Priority Sectors
May be awarded additional points if intended occupation is in a priority sector: · Education · Health care · Manufacturing · Transportation · Business service |
10 |
This stream is a largely points-based program. It is designed to target highly skilled workers to meet NB’s economy needs. To be considered for this steam, applicants must have an active Express Entry profile and meet the requirements for the Federal Skilled Worker (PSW) program.
Main criteria assessed:
To have your application considered under this stream, you will need a job offer, and a score at least 67 NB Express Entry Points. Points will be awarded for factors such as:
- Age
- Level of education
- Work Experience
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability
Below is a table indicating the minimum you will need to achieve the 67 points, and a grid outlining how points are distributed:
| Factors | Minimum requirements |
| Age | Between 22 and 55 years |
| Level of Education | Hold a high school diploma |
| Work Experience | 1 year in NOC level 0, A or B occupation |
| Language Proficiency | English or French – CLB 7 |
| Adaptability | Have something connecting you to NB (e.g., family, education, work experience etc.) |
Distribution of points table (minimum points required – 67 out of 100)
| Factors | Maximum Points Available |
| Age | 12 |
| Language | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Employment in New Brunswick | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Additional Points – Employment in NB
May be awarded additional points if: · Work permit issued based on positive LMIA and occupation is NOC 0, A or B skill level · Currently work in NB in job that is exempt from LMIA requirement |
10 |
Experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to set up, operate and participate in a day-to-day business management while living in New Brunswick will be eligible to apply for this stream.
Main criteria assessed:
To have your application considered under this stream, you will need a job offer, and a score at least 65 NB Entrepreneurial Points. Points will be awarded for factors such as:
- Age
- Level of education
- Work Experience
- Finances/Net worth
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability
Below is a table indicating the minimum you will need to achieve the 65 points, and a grid outlining how points are distributed:
| Factors | Minimum requirements |
| Age | Between 22 and 55 years |
| Level of Education | Hold a post-secondary degree or trade diploma |
| Work Experience | Owned and actively managed business (and two employees) for at least 3 out of past 5 years |
| Investment | Able to invest at least CA$250K in NB business |
| Net Worth | Able to demonstrate net worth of CA$600K |
| Language Proficiency | English or French – CLB 5 |
| Adaptability | Have something connecting you to NB (e.g., family, education, work experience etc.) |
Distribution of points table (minimum points required – 65 out of 100)
| Factors | Maximum Points Available |
| Age | 10 |
| Language | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Business Ownership/Management | 20 |
| Business Concept | 15 |
| Adaptability | 5 |
French-speaking workers with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, may apply for this stream.
Main criteria assessed:
To have your application considered under this stream, you will need a job offer, and a score at least 65 NB Strategic Initiative Points. Points will be awarded for factors such as:
- Age
- Level of education
- Work Experience
- Language proficiency
- Adaptability
Below is a table indicating the minimum you will need to achieve the 65 points, and a grid outlining how points are distributed:
| Factors | Minimum requirements |
| Age | Be between 19 and 55 years |
| Level of Education | Hold a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent |
| Work Experience | 1 year within past 5 years in related occupation |
| Language Proficiency | English or French – CLB 5 |
| Adaptability | Have something connecting you to NB (e.g., exploratory visit, job offer, invitation to apply) |
Distribution of points table (minimum points required – 65 out of 100)
| Factors | Maximum Points Available |
| Age | 12 |
| Language | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Adaptability | 20 |
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