Bilingual Province

New Brunswick
Provincial Nominee Program

NBPNP offers pathways for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and French-speaking candidates to settle in Canada's only officially bilingual province. Strategic Initiative streams target specific labour market needs.

5,540+

Annual Nominations

Active Streams

6-12 mo

Processing Time

New Brunswick

Canada's Picture Province

Fredericton, Moncton, Saint JohnMajor Cities

800K+Population

Bilingual (EN/FR)Official Languages

Lowest Housing CostsVery Affordable

Immigration Streams

NBPNP Pathways

New Brunswick offers streams for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and has special advantages for French-speaking applicants.

Express Entry Labour Market

Express Entry

For Express Entry candidates with skills and experience that meet New Brunswick's labour market needs. Candidates may be invited directly.

Valid EE ProfileIn-Demand SkillsCLB 7+Intent to Live in NB

Processing2-4 months

Job OfferMay be Required

Skilled Worker with Employer Support

Job Offer

For skilled workers with a permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer who has been approved by the NBPNP.

NB Job OfferEmployer Approval1 Year ExperienceCLB 4+

Processing6-8 months

NOCTEER 0-4

Strategic Initiative (Francophone)

French

Priority pathway for French-speaking skilled workers to support New Brunswick's Francophone communities and bilingual economy.

French CLB 5+NB Connection Preferred1 Year ExperienceIntent to Live in NB

ProcessingPriority

AdvantageFrench Speakers

Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial

Graduates

For international graduates from NB post-secondary institutions who want to start or acquire a business in New Brunswick.

NB GraduateBusiness PlanCLB 7+PGWP Holder

Processing12-18 months

InvestmentVaries

Entrepreneurial Stream

Business

For experienced business owners who want to establish or purchase a business in New Brunswick.

$600K+ Net Worth$250K+ Investment5 Years ExperienceCLB 5+

Processing18-24 months

Jobs2+ Full-time

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