What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for applicants for permanent residence in Canada?

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a work-based permanent residence plan that selects and nominates people with special skills, training and knowledge to qualify them to live and work in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. This program has several branches, one of which is the Skilled Worker Stream program. 

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This program is made possible by an agreement between the employer and the Government of Canada as a way to support skilled workers to become part of New Brunswick's labour market and contribute to its economy on a consistent, full-time basis.

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Who can be nominated to live and work in New Brunswick through the NBPNP?

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Skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada, specifically, to the province of New Brunswick, may be nominated by the NBPNP if they meet the following requirements:

• They are between 22 and 55 years of age.
• Proficient in English and/or French.
• They present documents that accredit their academic level or training, qualifications obtained and/or licenses pertinent to their profession.
• Possess an offer of eligible full-time, permanent, non-seasonal employment with an employer in the province. 
• They have solid evidence of their intention to remain in New Brunswick.
• They are available to live and work full-time in New Brunswick.

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What criteria does the NBPNP consider in selecting the qualified worker?

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The immigration program is based on a provincial point and quota system. The system awards more points to applicants who meet the highest possible potential to contribute to the economic growth of the province and who also have a willingness to settle in the province. If the score is sufficiently competitive, the applicant may be invited to take the New Brunswick provincial nomination for permanent residency. Hence, the NBPNP considers the following selection criteria:

• The applicant possesses a skill level that can be evaluated according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These skill levels are determined by the codes O, A, B, C and D, depending on the type of work performed and the competencies of the professional, and the NOC skill level must be equal to or higher than that of the job offer.
• You have at least one year of work experience, within the last five years, related to the job for which you are applying.
• It is within the area of work with a lack of skills inherent to the applicant's professional profile.
• It contemplates a salary range comparable to that of the business or industrial sector to which it aspires.
• Complies with the general employment regulations of the Province of New Brunswick.
• Submit all forms and documents that support your information.
• Obtains a minimum of 60 points in meeting the selection criteria.

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What is the next step if the applicant was nominated by the NBPNP?

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Once nominated for the NBPNP, the applicant's documentation is reviewed by the federal Immigration Review Committee, known by its acronym IRCC, for further assessment and a decision on permanent residency status in Canada.

Please note that the final review and responsibility for approval of the applicant's immigration status rests solely with IRCC. In addition, the applicant must ensure that he/she complies with general Canadian immigration regulations such as medical examinations, security and criminality checks.

Moreover, you are advised to wait for IRCC's final response before you schedule your travel, terminate your current employment or dispose of your assets in your country of residence.

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What can the applicant do if he/she was not nominated by the NBPNP?

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It is important to know that, even if you meet the requirements to be eligible for the program, the nomination is not assured, since the economic dynamics of the province of New Brunswick condition the need to select qualified workers with the best skills and possibilities to settle permanently in the province. 

However, although decisions are final and there is no appeal for rejected applications, it is always possible to reapply to the program depending on the reasons for rejection. However, the applicant must significantly improve his or her skills and eligibility in line with the needs and demands of the job market in the province. Another option, if the applicant was not nominated for the NBPNP, is to explore programs in other provinces or in the federal system that may be attractive to his/her profile. 

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If you are a skilled worker and believe you are eligible for the NBPNP or the IRCC immigration program but have doubts about your situation, Immiland Canada can help you. Click on this link to have an immigration legal expert advise you.

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With love,

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Immiland

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