New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Program (NBPNP)
NBPNP is an immigration platform that enables the province of New Brunswick to nominate skilled and qualified foreign workers for permanent residence (PR). Foreign workers having the skills to fulfill the labor needs of the local employer may get a nomination. With the help of this nomination, a foreign worker and its dependent can apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for PR. NBPNP coordinates with the federal government of Canada and the final decision to grant a PR is taken by the federal government.
NBPNP Streams – There are three streams for skilled labor.
• Express Entry Labor Market Stream
• ESkilled Worker With Employer Support
• Skilled Worker with Family Support
Express Entry Labor Market Stream – This stream uses the federal Express Entry system to fulfill the labor needs of the province.
Eligibility: NBPNP uses the expression of interest (EOI) system to assess an application. The applicant must submit the EOI to NBPNP. NBPNP will use the following parameters:
• Training and work experience in a high priority sector
• Ability to survive financially in the province
• Age and adaptability
• Language proficiency in English and French
• Education
• Work experience
• Job offer and occupation classification as per NOC (O, A, and B)
• The ability of the applicant to contribute to the provincial economy and labor needs.
An applicant must provide documentary proofs as required by the NBPNP. Language test score (IELTS), Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) must be provided (if needed). Based on the information and supporting documents provided applicants are given scores and those with the highest scores are invited. Application of the selected applicants will be processed within six months of receipt of the complete application.
Skilled Worker With Employer Support: Under this stream, an applicant who already has a job with a local employer is eligible to apply. Foreign workers who possess the skills, qualifications, and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick economy are eligible to get a nomination. This program will help local employers who are unable to find local talent (Canadian citizens or permanent residents) to fill the vacancies.
Eligibility
• Applicant must be between 22 and 50 years of age
• Must have language proficiency in French or English
• Must have desired education/qualification
• Must have a genuine job offer. A job offer must be for permanent, full-time, year-round employment in an eligible occupation. Full-time employment means a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
• Must have the intention to reside in New Brunswick
• Must get at least 60 points on the selection grid
• Job offer and occupation classification as per NOC (O, A, and B)
An employer must support the application. The employer must provide an Employer Information Form (required) and must be signed by both, employer and the applicant. Application in the absence of employer support is ineligible under this stream.
• Must have the intention to reside in New Brunswick
• Must get at least 60 points on the selection grid
• An employer must support the application. The employer must provide an Employer Information Form (required) and must be signed by both, employer and the applicant. Application in the absence of employer support is ineligible under this stream.
Skilled Worker with Family Support – An applicant having family support in New Brunswick can use this stream to get a nomination. However, the applicant and the supporting family must meet the required criteria. An applicant is not required to have a job offer but must have close family ties in the province. One of the family members must sponsor the applicant.
Eligibility for the Sponsor
• Must be a close relative of the applicant. A non-dependent child, brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild, or their spouse or common-law partner is eligible.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident (PR) and resides full-time in New Brunswick.
• Must be operating a business in New Brunswick or have been in employment in New Brunswick for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the date of receipt of NBPNP application.
• Must support financially
• Assist the applicant in making a settlement plan
• Must support only one relative at a time
Eligibility for the applicant
• Must be a close relative of the Supporter Family
• Must have language proficiency in English or French
• Must be between 22 and 50 years of age
• Must have the required education/experience/licenses to perform the duties
• Must demonstrate the intent to live and settle in New Brunswickn
• Must have at least 2 years of full-time continuous work experience in New Brunswick in the intended occupation within the last 5 years.
• Must have a minimum of $10,000 and an additional $2000 for every additional member accompanying the applicant.