There are two categories of nominees Job Offer Applicants (Skilled Workers) and Business Applicants.

To be considered for nomination as a skilled worker under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you require a permanent, full-time job offer from an established New Brunswick company. The job must meet provincial employment standards and offer comparable industry rates of pay. In most cases, the skills offered by the potential immigrant are not readily available in New Brunswick and employers must demonstrate that they are having difficulty finding these skills in the local job market.

As an applicant to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must obtain a minimum of 50 points and you must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick and are required to sign a declaration stating your intention to live and work in this province. Provincial Nominees who pass the medical and security requirements at the federal government level are likely to see their application for immigration to Canada processed expeditiously.

A nomination certificate issued by the Province of New Brunswick does not guarantee the issuance of a Permanent Resident Visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The final decision regarding your application will be made by the Canadian Government.

Business Provincial Nominee Program.

To be considered as a business applicant:

• you must have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner;
• your business skills must be relevant to the business you intend to pursue in New Brunswick;
• you must have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture without third party assistance and to support your family for a period of up to two years (the personal net worth requirement will vary based on business venture proposed);
• you are required to participate in the business in an active managerial role.

The ability to speak English and/or French is critical to your success as an entrepreneur in New Brunswick. A basic knowledge of English and/or French and the ability to understand and answer the questions during an interview with New Brunswick officials is required. If they are not satisfied that you have sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on a business in New Brunswick, you will be required to take intensive language training and to participate in a second interview prior to nomination.

When immigration officers are satisfied that you meet the requirements as a business applicant, you will be contacted with an interview date in New Brunswick. During the interview, you will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the business sector you are interested in pursuing in New Brunswick.

Applicants who need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada will receive a letter of appointment from the Department of Business New Brunswick. Granting of Temporary Resident Visas is the responsibility of the Government of Canada and their decision is final.

A nomination certificate issued by the Province of New Brunswick does not guarantee the issuance of a Permanent Resident Visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The final decision regarding your application will be made by the Canadian Government.