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New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada, offering a unique environment for French and English speakers alike. The NBPNP provides pathways for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates who intend to settle permanently in New Brunswick.

ProgramNBPNP
BilingualEnglish & French
CRS Boost+600 pts
Processing6–18 months

NBPNP Streams

Strategic Initiative Stream

New Brunswick's primary skilled worker stream. Targets workers in specific sectors prioritised by the province: IT, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, aquaculture, and agri-food. Requires a full-time, permanent job offer from an NB employer and CLB 5+.

Express Entry Labour Market Stream

For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. NB targets Express Entry candidates in specific NOC codes aligned with provincial labour market needs. Requires active EE profile and connection to NB.

Critical Worker Pilot

Targeted at workers in critical occupations experiencing severe shortages — primarily food processing, trucking, and manufacturing. Workers must already be employed in NB in these sectors. Pathway to permanent nomination.

Skilled Worker with Employer Support

Requires a permanent, full-time job offer from an NB employer in a NOC TEER 0–3 occupation. Must have 1+ year of work experience in the offered occupation. Language requirements vary by NOC.

Business Immigration Stream

For experienced business owners and managers who want to operate a business in New Brunswick. Minimum net worth of $600,000, minimum investment of $250,000, and evidence of business experience required.

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

New Brunswick employers can directly support your PR application through the AIP — an employer-driven pathway that bypasses the provincial EOI system for qualifying skilled workers and international graduates.

French Language Advantage in NB

As Canada's only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick places high value on French-speaking applicants. Francophone candidates may receive priority consideration in certain streams and may also qualify for federal Express Entry French-language category draws, which historically have lower CRS cut-offs.

Francophone Advantage: If you speak French (CLB 7 in speaking and listening), you may qualify for federal category-based draws targeting French speakers — with significantly lower CRS score requirements than all-program draws.

Explore New Brunswick NBPNP

David Johl, RCIC R519520, helps clients navigate provincial nominee programs from eligibility assessment to nomination certificate. Book a free consultation today.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute immigration legal advice. Provincial Nominee Program requirements change frequently — always verify at canada.ca and the relevant provincial immigration website. Mirus Immigration · David Johl · RCIC R519520.