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New Brunswick PNP
The province of New Brunswick offers immigration programs by nominating individuals with the ability to become economically established in the province.
New Brunswick has two pathways:
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- New Brunswick Business Immigration stream
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
As mentioned on https://www.welcomenb.ca/
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream helps New Brunswick employers recruit foreign nationals and international graduates whose skills are in limited supply in the province and who have been unable to fill job vacancies with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (PR).
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is for workers with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, and who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick permanently.
NBPNP applications require two stages of approval before PR status may be obtained:
Stage 1: Application to the NBPNP for a nomination certificate
Stage 2: Application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a PR visa
Eligibility Requirements
There are requirements for each stage of the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream process including registration, application and nomination. You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for age, language, job offer, work experience and education, and score a minimum of 60 points in the selection factors to be considered for nomination by PETL (Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour). Eligibility requirements must be met at the time of registration, application and nomination. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee that you will be nominated.
It is your responsibility to prove a genuine intention to reside in New Brunswick. To establish intent, you may be asked to demonstrate your attachment to New Brunswick, that may include, but are not limited to:
- a description of any actions you have taken to permanently settle in New Brunswick;
- current employment in New Brunswick;
- employment search details;
- the length of any previous and/or current period of residence in New Brunswick;
- community involvement;
- ability to support yourself in New Brunswick;
- your connections to New Brunswick through work, study or family;
- professional networks and affiliations;
- residency including household lease agreements and/or property ownership;
- family ties and other social relationships and connections;
- details of prior visits to Canada; and
- your connection to other jurisdictions in Canada.
You received a genuine offer of employment
A New Brunswick employer has offered, and you have accepted, permanent, full time, year-round (non-seasonal) employment in an eligible occupation.
You are qualified for the position
It is your responsibility to demonstrate that you are qualified for the position. PETL may refer to the National Occupation Code (NOC) and industry standards, etc., to determine the minimum qualifications for an occupation.
You are offered a competitive wage
The wage you have been offered must be competitive with New Brunswick wage rates for the occupation. The wage stated on your offer of employment must:
- meet or exceed the median wage level for the occupation in the region of New Brunswick where you will be working.
- be comparable to the rate paid to workers with a similar level of experience and training for equivalent jobs in New Brunswick; and
- be consistent with the wage compensation structure of your employer.
Your employer is willing to support the application
All applications submitted through the NB Skilled Worker stream must be supported by an Employer Information Form (NBPNP-004) completed by the employer and signed by both the employer and the applicant. Applications submitted without the express support of the New Brunswick employer, as indicated by this form, are not eligible for nomination under this stream.
Regulated occupations in New Brunswick
There are a variety of regulated occupations in New Brunswick. If your intended job offer is in a regulated occupation, you are required to be certified or licensed by the regulatory authority for that occupation.
One of the first steps in becoming certified or licensed in New Brunswick is to obtain an equivalency for the foreign qualifications you have earned outside of Canada. Your academic credentials and work experience will be evaluated to determine how your credentials and experience compare to Canadian-trained professionals.
Selection Factors
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is open to foreign nationals, living in Canada or abroad, who have an offer of employment for a full-time, permanent position from an employer based in New Brunswick.
To apply to the stream, you must make sure that you meet all eligibility requirements. If all eligibility requirements have been met, you will be assessed according to the following selection: age, language, education, previous work experience, priority sectors, and adaptability. A minimum of 60 of 100 points is required to be successful.
1. Age (maximum 10 points)
You must be between 19-55 years of age.
Age | Points |
|---|---|
| 22-55 | 10 |
| 19-21 | 8 |
2. Official languages (maximum 28 points)
To meet the language requirement, you must submit valid test results from a designated testing organization to show you have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 4 for French in all four language abilities: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
| First Official Language | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Max Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB 7+ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| CLB 5-6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| CLB 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Second Official Language | |||||
| CLB 4+ in all four language abilities | 4 | ||||
3. Education (maximum 20 points)
You must, at a minimum, have a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or a foreign high school diploma equal to a Canadian credential. If you have a foreign education, you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a recognized organization to show that your credential is valid and equal to a Canadian credential.
If you already have an ECA report, it must be less than five years old when IRCC receives your PR application, should you receive a nomination certificate. You don’t need an assessment for a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate.
| Education – Canadian, or equivalent | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.) | 20 |
| Master's degree, OR professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession. (For “professional degree,” the degree program must have been in: medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy.) | |
| Two or more certificates, degrees, diplomas or certificates from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute. One must be for a program of at least three years. | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree, or a three, or more-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | 18 |
| Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | |
| One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other accredited institute | 17 |
| Secondary diploma (high school graduation) from a high school (after junior/middle school and before college, university or other formal training | 15 |
4. Work experience (maximum 20 points)
You may be awarded up to a maximum of 20 points based on your cumulative full-time, related work experience obtained within the five years prior to submitting your immigration application to PETL. You must have at least one year of work experience, in the last five, related to the job offer.
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| Five | 20 |
| Four | 16 |
| Three | 12 |
| Two | 8 |
| One | 5 |
Priority Sectors (maximum 10 points)
The NBPNP is locally driven and works to balance the needs of New Brunswick employers with provincial priorities. You may be awarded 10 points if your intended occupation is in the education, health care, manufacturing, transportation or the business service centres sector, and your employer can demonstrate that they have been unable to identify qualified candidates in the local labour market.
Sector |
|---|
| Business Service Centres |
| Education |
| Health Care |
| Manufacturing |
| Transportation |
5. Adaptability (maximum 12 points)
You may be awarded up to a maximum of 12 points in the event you have an additional connection to New Brunswick demonstrated through education, employment in New Brunswick, additional skills and language.
| Principal Applicant | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| Employment | You have worked in New Brunswick for at least two of the last five years, with a valid work permit or authorization to work in Canada | 10 |
| Your employer has a positive LMIA on which your job offer is based, or your occupation is exempt from needing an LMIA, or | 8 | |
| your employer interviewed, and hired you, through a national or international recruitment mission organized by PETL in the 12 months immediately prior to submitting an application | ||
| You have worked in New Brunswick for at least one of the last five years, with a valid work permit or authorization to work in Canada, or | 7 | |
| You are an international student graduate from a post -secondary institution in New Brunswick with at least six months work experience in the province, including work experience obtained while a student | ||
| Education | You have successfully completed at least two years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution in New Brunswick | 10 |
| You have successfully completed at least one year of post-secondary education from an accredited institution in New Brunswick | 7 | |
| Family | You or your spouse/common-law partner, has a son, daughter, brother, sister, mother, father, child, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew living in New Brunswick as a Canadian Citizen or PR for the 12 months prior to you submitting an application. | 5 |
| Spouse or Common-law Partner | Your spouse or common-law partner worked for at least one of the last five years in New Brunswick, with a valid work permit or authorization to work in Canada, or | 5 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner has a minimum language level proficiency of CLB4 4 in English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 4 in French in all four language abilities | ||
Application Process
The following section outlines the steps required to obtain permanent residence to Canada.
Step 1 – Offer of Employment
You must accept a genuine offer of full-time (non-seasonal), permanent (indeterminate) employment from a New Brunswick employer who is willing to support you through the NBPNP process.
Step 2 – PR Readiness
When applying to any of New Brunswick’s immigration streams, you must be PR Ready. In the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream, it means that you meet all minimum eligibility requirements and selection factors and have all the required documents on hand to prepare and submit a complete and correct application.
Step 3 – Online Registration
You must create a candidate profile. You can check the most up-to-date information regarding the status of your application at any time by logging in to view My Dashboard.
Updating of personal information
You are responsible for updating your profile and ensuring that all required information is accurate, current and up-to-date throughout all stages of the immigration process. You must notify PETL of any changes in your life circumstances throughout the application process, including but not limited to: family composition, marital status, country of residence, employment, contact information, decrease in salary, change in immigration status, etc. Failure to notify PETL of any changes may result in the refusal of your application
Step 4 – Invitation to Apply
Because you have an offer of employment from a New Brunswick company, you will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) to the NBPNP. You have up to 45 calendar days from the date of the ITA to submit a complete application via the New Brunswick online system. If you fail to submit a complete application by the deadline, your ITA will be automatically removed and you will have to start the process again.
An ITA does not guarantee that your application will be approved for nomination.
Step 5 – Submission of Provincial Application to PETL
Once you have submitted your complete application online and paid the processing fee, PETL will conduct a full review of your application and it will be assessed according to eligibility requirements and selection factors outlined in this guide.
The stream under which you apply cannot be changed once you submit your application. If you do not meet the requirements of the category under which you registered, your application will be refused. Afterward, you may apply under another stream providing you meet the eligibility requirements.
Additional Information for submitting your application
PETL may request additional evidence and information as reasonably required to verify and process your application. Failure to provide such information in a timely manner may result in the refusal of your application.
Failure to provide the information within the timeline indicated by PETL may result in the refusal of your application.
Interview
PETL may require you to participate in an interview as reasonably required to verify information related to your application, or any other reason to be disclosed at the time of the request.
Failure to attend your scheduled interview may result in the refusal of your application.
Age of dependent children
The age(s) of your dependent children, if any, are locked in, for federal immigration requirements, at the time you submit a complete application to PETL.
Non-accompanying family members
Non-accompanying family members are family members who are dependent on the principal applicant but who are not immigrating to Canada. They can include a spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and the children of a dependent child.
These people must be declared on your provincial application for nomination or endorsement, on your application for permanent residence, and on any other application for a Canadian visa of any kind. They should have a medical exam so they can remain eligible for sponsorship at a later date.
Failure to declare non-accompanying family members can be considered misrepresentation, is reportable to IRCC, and could negatively affect your own application and any future possibility of sponsoring these family members.
Disclose previous immigration applications
You must disclose any immigration applications you made to another provincial or federal immigration program and provide copies of all relevant correspondence, regardless of the outcome. Failure to provide such information will result in your refusal.
Withdrawing your application
You may voluntarily withdraw your application at any time without penalty other than in the case of suspected or actual misrepresentation. Processing fees will not be returned.
Step 6 – Provincial application decision from PETL
PETL will advise you and your representative, if applicable, of the final decision in writing and upload that decision to your online profile’s dashboard.
Application approval
The decision to issue a nomination certificate shall be at the sole discretion PETL. If you are nominated you can apply to IRCC for PR.
The nomination certificate shall be valid for nine months from the date of issuance and is considered valid if you submit a complete application for PR before the expiry date on the nomination certificate.
Application refusal
If it is found that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, your application will be refused. If your application is refused by PETL, you will receive a letter of refusal. There is no appeal process for refused applications. Processing fees will not be returned. You may choose to submit a new application once you meet program requirements.
Extending a nomination certificate
PETL will only issue a nomination extension if you are able to demonstrate that you submitted your application for permanent residence to IRCC before the nomination expiry date listed on the Confirmation of Nomination and it was later returned by IRCC. Other extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of one amendment shall be issued by PETL.
Withdrawing your nomination certificate
You may voluntarily withdraw your nomination at any time without penalty other than in the case of suspected or actual misrepresentation. Processing fees will not be returned.
Withdrawing a nomination certificate (by PETL)
PETL may withdraw your nomination at any time during the immigration process, if:
You fail to comply with the terms and conditions under which you have been nominated.
- You fail to inform PETL of material changes in your circumstances.
- You fail to submit a written request to amend a Certificate of Nomination prior to the expiry date on the current certificate.
- You provide PETL with false or misleading information relating to a relevant matter that causes or could cause PETL to make an error in the processing of the application, or the decision to issue a Nomination Certificate.
- It is proven that you lack the genuine intention to live in New Brunswick, or
- PETL determines you are ineligible for any other reason.
Work permit support letters
At the time of nomination, PETL may include a work permit support letter in your nomination package if you do not have a valid work permit or your current work permit will expire within 180 days (approximately six months).
This letter permits you to apply for a work permit from the federal government without the need for an LMIA. Support letters are issued at the sole discretion of PETL and are restricted to the employer that supported your nomination.
Step 7 – Submission of federal application to IRCC
If you are granted a nomination by PETL, you are required to submit your application for a PR visa directly to IRCC prior to the expiry date indicated on your Certificate of Nomination. IRCC will assess the application based on Canadian immigration law and make the final decision for granting a PR visa. PETL is not responsible for any decision made by IRCC to grant or deny permanent status. You must contact IRCC directly for updates on the status of your application.
Step 8 – Federal application decision from IRCC
If IRCC approves your PR application, you will be issued a PR visa which will enable you to become a PR of Canada.
If you receive a PR visa from Canada, you must report your landing to PETL within 30 days of landing in Canada.
Document Checklist
You are required to submit a complete electronic application within 45 calendar days of being issued an ITA. The application and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically through your online account.
All documents must be provided as PDF files. You will have to scan paper documents into PDF files and convert electronic documents into PDF files.
Failure to provide supporting documents in certain circumstances may result in the refusal of your application.
| Identity and civil status documents (mandatory, as applicable) |
|---|
| Document |
| Birth certificate(s) |
| Marriage, divorce/death certificate(s) |
| Common-law union |
| Passport(s) |
| Travel documents |
| Children’s information |
| Color digital photo(s) |
| Eligibility documents (mandatory, as applicable) |
|---|
| Document |
| Language test results |
| Education earned in Canada |
| Education earned outside Canada |
| Previous work experience |
| Adaptability |
Employment documents from your New Brunswick employer (mandatory, as applicable) |
|---|
| Document |
| Skilled Worker Employer Information Form (NBPNP-004) |
| Reference Letter |
| Work contracts |
| Work permit(s) |
| Driving License (Required for NOC 7511: Transport Truck Drivers) |
| Job advertisements |
| T4 Tax information |
Other documents |
|---|
| Document |
| Consent and Declaration (NB-005) |
| Use of Representative (NB-007) |
| Affidavit of Translation |
Processing Fees
Pay your fees through your online account. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children are included in the processing fee. Processing fees are non-refundable.
Note: You and your family members must also pay for medical examinations, police clearances, fees associated with language testing and obtaining documents. Other fees may apply including, but not limited to, language testing, educational credential assessments, net worth verification and document translation. These fees are not payable to PETL.
New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream
As mentioned on https://www.welcomenb.ca/
The New Brunswick Business Immigration stream is an economic immigration pathway for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to establish, operate and actively manage a business while living and settling in New Brunswick permanently.
Applicants under this stream must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for age, language, education, personal net worth, business ownership and/or senior management experience, and business concept. Eligibility requirements must be met at the time of the EOI, application and nomination. Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee that you will be nominated.
The Government of New Brunswick (GNB) reserves the right to consider only certain types of new businesses or the purchase of existing businesses for economic development. Decisions are based on the economic situation of the New Brunswick labour market, current inventory, yearly nomination allocations distributed by IRCC, and any other factors determined by GNB.
NBPNP applications require two stages of approval before PR status may be obtained.
Stage 1: Application to the NBPNP for a nomination certificate
If you meet all eligibility criteria and selection factors, you can apply to the NBPNP by registering online and submitting an Expression Of Interest (EOI). If an Invitation To Apply (ITA) is sent to your attention, then you can submit a full application online. The processing time varies depending on the time required for the verification of documents.
Stage 2: Application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a PR visa
If you are nominated by PETL, you may then apply to the Government of Canada for a PR visa, through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You, your spouse and dependents must meet statutory requirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility. IRCC has the final authority to issue a PR visa. There is no guarantee that IRCC will approve your PR application even if you are nominated by PETL.
Eligibility Requirements
There are requirements for each stage of the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream process including registration, EOI, application and nomination. You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for age, language, education, personal net worth, business ownership and/or senior management experience, business concept and score a minimum of 65 points in the selection factors to be considered for nomination by PETL.
Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee that you will be nominated. Decisions are based on the economic situation of the New Brunswick labour market, current inventory, yearly nomination allocations distributed by IRCC, and any other factors determined by PETL.
1. Business Requirements
Your business must be:
of economic benefit to the province;
- you must have a minimum of 33.33 percent ownership and assume an active senior management role in the day-to-day operation of the business;
- established as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation; (in the case of a partnership, the other partner(s) must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen);
- the continued operation of an existing business or the establishment of a new business;
- a private-sector, for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services;
- considered a “permanent establishment” as defined under subsection 400(2) of the Canadian Income Tax Regulations, 1985
2. Economic Benefit
Priority processing may occur for applications with business plans that have the greatest potential to create significant economic benefit through:
- increased value-added manufacturing or processing for New Brunswick exports;
- enhanced research and development;
- development of new products and/or services;
- development of innovative approaches to traditional businesses;
- development and/or enhancements of new technologies;
- the transfer of technology and specialized knowledge to New Brunswick;
- providing products and/or services to an under-served local or regional market; and
- other, as determined by PETL.
3. Investment
When investing in a business, you must:
- make an eligible business investment of not less than CAD $250,000 before tax., PETL will not consider items purchased for personal use including, but not limited to, your principal residence and motor vehicles as part of your minimum eligible investment;
- control at least 33.33 per cent equity in the business.
4. Purchasing an established New Brunswick Business
If buying an existing business, you must demonstrate to PETL that the business:
- has been in continuous operation by the same owner for the three years prior to the purchase date; and that the owner is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada;
- will be purchased at a proven fair market value;
- has achieved a proven net profit for at least two of the previous three years as demonstrated by audited financial statements;
- will provide for the continued employment to existing staff on similar terms and conditions; and
- is not in receivership and/or has not filed for bankruptcy for the three years prior to the date of purchase.
5. Creating jobs in New Brunswick
The business must create at least two full-time jobs for permanent residents or citizens of Canada living in New Brunswick. The two full-time jobs cannot include you, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children and/or other family members. Full-time means that an employer is expected to provide a minimum of 30 hours per week of work to each of these employees.
6. Operating the business in New Brunswick
With respect to operating the business, you must:
- ensure the business pays income tax on taxable income earned in the province, regardless of income or other taxes that may also be payable in other jurisdictions as a result of income earned or other business activity;
- comply with all legislation in the province including, but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights act and Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- comply with all Canadian laws in establishing, purchasing and maintaining the business; and
- obtain necessary licenses/permits from all applicable municipal, provincial and/or federal authorities
7. Active management role in business
Providing active management to the business is a requirement of the Entrepreneurial Stream as set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), section 87(6) (c). You must:
- assume risk and influence the direction of the business;
- provide ongoing and active management to the business from within New Brunswick; and
- be present at the business premises on a day-to-day basis.
8. Net worth verification report
If you receive an ITA, you must engage a professional accounting service provider, designated by PETL, to complete a Net Worth Verification Report on your behalf. The service provider will produce a report that outlines:
- your total verifiable personal net worth;
- your total verifiable unencumbered funds;
- details regarding the legal accumulation of your funds; and
- whether there are any concerns that require further investigation
Failure to provide satisfactory evidence to verify your personal net worth and legal accumulation of funds shall result in the refusal of your application.
9. Site visits
PETL may conduct two to three site visits to the business premises to verify compliance with the terms and conditions set out in the signed and dated business performance agreement. Visits may occur on or about:
- the start of the business commencement date;
- 12 months after the business commencement date;
- the date the department receives your written request for the refund of the deposit of CAD $100,000, without interest.
During official site visits, you must provide department officials with information and/or documents that are reasonably required to verify your compliance.
10. Ineligible Businesses
The following business activities are ineligible for the Entrepreneurial Stream. PETL reserves the right to modify the list of excluded business activities and/or characteristics at any time.
- adult services including but not limited to the production, distribution and/or sale of pornographic or sexually explicit products and/or services, and/or the provision of sexually oriented services;
- bed and breakfast accommodations;
- coin operated businesses;
- consultancy (business or agency that offers expert professional advice in a field);
- Online language and educational training centers
- e-commerce or online businesses;
- Facilities that provide temporary residents and/or newcomer’s settlement services;
- cooperative (business or organization owned and operated by its member);
- domain names;
- Hobby farm for personal consumption or use that does not generate a primary source of income;
- brokerage businesses (a business that derives its prime source of income from acting as an intermediary for buyers and sellers);
- financial services including, but not limited to cooperatives and/or credit unions, short-term borrowing including, but not limited to, payday loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machines, secured loans where items of personal property are used as collateral (i.e. pawnbrokers);
- home-based and/or businesses operating from a residential property;
- landlord property and rental management;
- inn or boutique hotel that has less than five rental units with revenues less than CAD $100,000; not-for-profit businesses and organizations;
- property investment (purchase/construction/development of real estate for the intention of earning a return on the investment, either through rental income, the future resale of the property or both); However, construction and/or development may be eligible if multiple signed and verifiable contracts are provided; This does not include the purchase of existing properties and/or businesses;
- professional practices and services where the applicant fails to provide proof of licensing and/or accreditation in New Brunswick;
- is an immigration-linked passive investment scheme pursuant to Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations section 87(5)b and as defined by IRPR 87(9);
- is conducted remotely from a jurisdiction outside New Brunswick;
- offers products and/or services that are primarily used during a certain time of the year; Note: businesses must be operational for 12 months continuously throughout each year.
- promotes and/or sells controlled substances and illegal drugs, prescription drugs and items used to manufacture controlled substances and/or drug paraphernalia;
- promotes and/or sells illegal items and items that encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to engage in illegal activities including, but not limited to counterfeit products, copies of movies, software and trademarks, etc.; and
- any business, that by association could bring the department into disrepute.
Selection Factors
The New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream is open to foreign national entrepreneurs or senior managers, living in Canada or abroad, who are ready to establish, operate and actively manage a business while living and settling in New Brunswick permanently.
To apply to the stream, you must make sure that you meet all eligibility requirements. If all eligibility requirements have been met, you will be assessed according to the following selection: age, language, education, personal net worth, business ownership and/or senior management experience, business concept and adaptability. A minimum of 65 of 100 points is required to be successful.
1. Age
You must be between 22-55 years of age.
| Age in Years | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| 22-34 | 5 |
| 35-50 | 10 |
| 51-55 | 5 |
2. Official Languages
To meet the language requirement, you must submit valid test results from a designated testing organization to show you have obtained a minimum score equal to or greater than a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 for French in all four language abilities: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Language | CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Official Language | CLB 7+ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| CLB 6+ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| CLB 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Second Official Language | CLB 5+ | 5 | 5 | |||
3. Education
You must, at a minimum, have a two-year post-secondary education after high school diploma equal to a Canadian credential. If you have a foreign education, you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a recognized organization to show that your credential is valid and equal to a Canadian credential. If you already have an ECA report, it must be less than five years old.
| Education – Canadian or Equivalent | Points | Maximum Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Graduate Master’s Degree Or PhD | Awarded by a graduate school of a college or university, after completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree | 25 | 25 |
| Post-Secondary academic degree | Awarded by a college or university for completion of an undergraduate curriculum that required at least three years of full-time study. | 20 | |
| Post-Secondary diploma | Awarded in a specific trade that required at least two years full-time study after high school | 15 | |
4. Personal Net Worth
Points are not awarded for meeting the requirements for personal net worth.
It includes all your assets as well as those of your spouse or common-law partner and must be in either or both of your names. You must have a verifiable personal net worth of at least CAD $600,000 of which CAD $300,000 must be liquid and unencumbered. Your personal net worth must be legally obtained and must be verified by a third-party professional designated by the Department.
5. Business Ownership / Work experience
As a business owner you may be awarded up to a maximum of 20 points considering:
- you must be the business owner (of at least 33 3%) for at least three out of the last five years; and
- be responsible for supervising at least two employees.
Based on your senior management experience you may be awarded up to a maximum of 12 points.
- you manage the organization, a department, division, or component of the organization; or an essential function within the organization; and
- you are the senior manager in a business in five out of the last five years; and
- you are responsible for supervising at least two employees; and
- you have the authority to hire and terminate employment, or recommend these and other personnel actions, such as promotion and leave authorization; and
- you are personally involved in the day-to-day operations as a primary decision maker; and
- you must have been actively involved in a private sector, for-profit, company that is not owned or operated by a government or voluntary sector.
Business Ownership Experience | Years of Experience | Points | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business owner (of at least 33.3%), personally involved in the day-to-day operations as the primary decision maker, responsible for supervising at least two people. | 10 in the last 10 years | 20 | 20 |
| 6-9 years in the last 10 years | 18 | ||
| 3 years in the last 5 years | 15 | ||
| Senior Management Experience | Years of Experience | Points | |
| Senior manager, personally involved in the day-to-day operations as a primary decision maker responsible for supervising at least two people. | 10 years in the last 10 years | 12 | |
| 6-9 years in the last 10 years | 10 | ||
| 5 years in the last 5 years | 5 |
6. Business Concept
You must submit a business concept with your EOI. You may be awarded up to 15 points for your business elements. You must demonstrate that the business concept is of economic benefit to New Brunswick and operates for the primary purpose of earning profits by providing products and/or services.
Business Plan Elements | Points | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate will transfer 10 years of business ownership or senior management experience to the same industry and sector in New Brunswick | 3 | 15 |
| Candidate will establish or purchase a business in a key industry sector | 3 | |
| Business is located outside of Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton | 3 | |
| Eligible expenses are greater than $500,000 CAD, or | 4 | |
| Eligible expenses are between $351,000 CAD and $499,000 CAD, or | 3 | |
| Eligible expenses are between $250,000 CAD and $350,000 CAD | 2 | |
| Candidate has identified target market(s) for the New Brunswick-based business, and | 2* | |
| Candidate has knowledge of statutes, regulations and bylaws, and | ||
| Candidate has identified relevant business resources | ||
| Business will increase research, development and technological commercialization | 2* | |
| Business will transfer specialized knowledge and expertise to New Brunswick | ||
| Business will attract new business activities to New Brunswick | ||
| Business will link New Brunswick to global markets and value-chains. |
* Applicants must meet at least two conditions to claim total points
7. Adaptability
You may be awarded up to a maximum of 5 points if your spouse or common-law partner has studied or worked in New Brunswick and meets the minimum level CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French in all four language abilities as validated by the results of a language test administered by a designated IRCC testing agency.
| Adaptability for your spouse or common-law partner | Points | Maximum Points |
|---|---|---|
| Completed a program of full-time study of at least one year at a recognized post-secondary institution in New Brunswick after the age of 17 years and with a valid study permit, or | 5 | 5 |
| Completed at least six months of continuous full-time employment in New Brunswick | ||
| Meets the minimum level CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French in all four language abilities (i.e., reading, writing, listening, speaking). |
Application Process
The following section outlines the steps required to obtain permanent residence to Canada.
Step 1 – PR Readiness
When applying to any of New Brunswick’s immigration streams, you must be PR Ready. In the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream, it means that you meet all minimum eligibility requirements and selection factors and have all the required documents on hand to prepare and submit a complete and correct application to the Government of New Brunswick and to the Government of Canada.
Step 2 – Online Registration
You must create an online candidate profile. You can check the most up-to-date information regarding the status of your application at any time by logging in to your account and access My Dashboard.
Step 2 – Online Registration
You must create an online candidate profile. You can check the most up-to-date information regarding the status of your application at any time by logging in to your account and access My Dashboard.
Step 3 – Expression of Interest
You must submit an EOI indicating your interest in applying for permanent residence through the NBPNP. An EOI is not an application; it is an expression of your interest to apply for immigration through the Entrepreneurial Stream.
Prior to submitting an EOI, you must demonstrate at least one of the following eligible connections:
a) You have visited New Brunswick for at least five business days within the previous 24 months prior to submitting your EOI; or
b) You have participated in an Entrepreneurial Stream information session offered by an official representative from the Government of New Brunswick within the previous 24 months prior to submitting your EOI. Upcoming information sessions will be posted on the www.livinginnb.ca website.
c) You or your spouse have been awarded a diploma or certificate that required at least two years full-time study at a post-secondary institution in New Brunswick after completion of high school; or
d) You or your spouse have worked 30 hours per week for at least 12 consecutive months in a high-skilled occupation (NOC O, A, B) for a company located in New Brunswick; or
e) You or your spouse have family members (i e, parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, who are Permanent Residents or citizens of Canada living in New Brunswick for at least 12 months, or dependent children studying in NB).
Having a higher EOI score does not guarantee priority over a candidate with a lower score.
Step 4 – Invitation to Apply
Once you have submitted your complete application online and paid the processing fee, PETL will conduct a full review of your application and it will be assessed according to eligibility requirements and selection factors outlined in this guide.
The stream under which you apply cannot be changed once you submit your application. If you do not meet the requirements of the category under which you registered, your application will be refused. You may apply under another stream providing you meet the eligibility requirements.
Step 5 – Submission of Provincial Application to PETL
Once you have submitted your complete application online and paid the processing fee, PETL will conduct a full review of your application and it will be assessed according to eligibility requirements and selection factors outlined in this guide.
Preparing your Business Plan
The business plan (“the plan”) is a guide for your business that outlines goals and details how you plan to achieve them. As the owner/operator of the business, you should be actively engaged in the development of the plan.
In developing the plan, you must demonstrate that you have conducted extensive research and considered relevant economic, market and cultural factors. You must also take into account your strengths and weaknesses.
PETL reserves the right to have your plan assessed by other departments.
Additional information for submitting your application
PETL may request additional evidence and information as reasonably required to verify and process your application. Failure to provide such information in a timely manner may result in the refusal of your application. Failure to provide the information within the timeline indicated by PETL may result in the refusal of your application.
Interview
PETL may require you to participate in an interview as reasonably required to verify information related to your application, or any other reason to be disclosed at the time of the request. The interview shall be held in your preferred language of English and/or French.
Age of Dependent Children
The age(s) of your dependent children, if any, are locked in, for federal immigration requirements, at the time of application to PETL. The date you create your online profile or receive an ITA is not considered the lock-in-date.
Disclose Previous Immigration Applications
You must disclose any immigration applications you made to another provincial or federal immigration program and provide copies of all relevant correspondence, regardless of the outcome. Failure to provide such information will result in your refusal.
Withdrawing Your Application
You may voluntarily withdraw your application at any time without penalty other than in the case of suspected or actual misrepresentation. Processing fees will not be returned.
Step 6 – Provincial application decision from PETL
PETL will advise you and your representative, if applicable, of the final decision in writing and upload that decision to your online profile’s dashboard.
Step 7 – Submission of federal application to IRCC
If you are granted a nomination by PETL, you are required to submit your application for a PR visa directly to IRCC prior to the expiry date indicated on your Certificate of Nomination. IRCC will assess the application based on Canadian immigration law and make the final decision for granting a PR visa. PETL is not responsible for any decision made by IRCC to grant or deny permanent status.
Step 8 – Federal application decision from IRCC
If IRCC approves your PR application, you will be issued a PR visa which will enable you to become a Permanent Resident of Canada.
Step 9 – Post-Landing
- Within 30 days following your landing date in Canada, you must report your landing, in writing, to PETL using the Report Your Landing form
- Within 60 days following your landing date in Canada, you must participate in a face-to-face meeting with PETL. You must provide:
- a copy of the document(s) issued by Canada confirming you landing date in Canada for you and your dependents (i.e., Record of Landing, IMM 1000);
- proof of your personal contact information in New Brunswick, including the mailing address, residential address (if different), email address and telephone number;
- a written report outlining the steps taken to establish the business in New Brunswick; and
- make a verbal presentation outlining the steps you have taken to settle in New Brunswick with your dependent family members.
- Within 180 days following your landing date in Canada, you must participate in a face-to-face meeting with PETL. You must provide:
- personal contact information in New Brunswick, including the mailing address, residential address (if different), email address and telephone number;
- present a written report outlining the steps taken to establish the business in New Brunswick since the meeting held within 60 days of landing date in Canada;
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the business, be able to defend actions and decisions taken in the establishment and/or operation of the business, and demonstrate the economic benefits of the business to the province; and
- make a verbal presentation to PETL outlining the steps you have taken to settle in New Brunswick with your family since the meeting held within 60 days of the landing date in Canada.
- Within 2 years following your landing date in Canada, you must have established your business according to the terms and conditions set out in the signed and dated Business Performance Agreement. This two-year period is referred to as the business establishment period (BEP). It is the fixed period commencing on your landing date in Canada and ending in 24 months in which you must establish your business.
- Within the 3 years following your landing date in New Brunswick, or 1 year after the business commencement date (whichever date comes first), you will be eligible to apply for a refund and return of your deposit of CAD $100,000, without interest, providing you fulfil the terms and conditions as set out in the signed and dated Business Performance Agreement.
- The business commencement date is the date when the business started operations in New Brunswick and cannot begin prior to your landing date; and it shall not be considered the date the business is registered in the province.
Document Checklist
You are required to submit a complete electronic application within 90 calendar days of being issued an ITA. The application and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically through your online account.
All documents must be in either English or French. If a supporting document is in a language other than English or French, you must upload a copy of the original document as well as a version translated by a certified translator.
Document Checklist is as follows:
- Identity and civil status – Connection to New Brunswick
- Generic Application Form – Entrepreneurial Stream
- Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (if applicable)
- Birth certificates
- Legal documents showing name or date of birth changes (if applicable)
- Marriage certificate(s) (if applicable)
- Final divorce an annulment certificate(s) (if applicable)
- Death certificate for former spouse(s)or common-law partner(s) (if applicable)
- National ID’s (if applicable)
- Family / household registry/book (if applicable)
- Children’s information (if applicable) – Birth certificates, Adoption papers, Proof of full custody for children under the age of 18, Proof that children under the age of 18 may be removed from the jurisdiction of the court, Statutory Declaration from Non-Accompanying Parent/Guardian
- Passports and travel documents
- Language proficiency
- Canadian education, or equivalent
- Personal net worth
- Business ownership experience
- Financial statements
- Business & Tax registration issued by government authority
- Capital Verification Report
- Business Taxation
- Personal Income Taxation
- Commercial property register or lease agreement
- Senior management experience
- Employment contracts
- Letters of reference from employers
- Business activities in New Brunswick
- Spouse or common-law partner documents
- Processing Fee Payment Form
When Not to Apply
You are not eligible to apply if you:
- already have an active application registered with PETL;
- own property and/or a business in another province or territory in Canada;
- have an immigration application in process in another province or territory in Canada;
- have been refused for misrepresentation through any immigration program; living in Canada illegally;
- have been refused admission to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory;
- are working in Canada without authorization;
- are living in Canada and are out of legal status and have not applied for restoration of status within 90 days of having lost your status;
- are an unresolved or failed refugee or humanitarian and compassionate claimant living in Canada;
- have not been lawfully admitted to your current country of residence;
- are not lawfully residing in your current country of residence;
- are engaged in full-time post-secondary education in Canada;
- have been offered a full-time, seasonal, part-time or casual job in New Brunswick;
- are registered in the federal Live-in Caregiver Program;
- your accumulated personal net worth cannot be verified by a third party; or
- you are a passive investor (i.e. an individual who intends to invest in a business in New Brunswick with limited to no involvement in the day-to-day management of the business);