The New Brunswick (NBPNP) Program operates four streams through which it is possible to immigrate to New Brunswick. The application process is an online system, and only those who receive an invitation to apply can submit their full application for a nomination.
You may be qualified in the following situations:

Note: Effective May 20, 2022, New Brunswick has temporarily paused the intake of applications in all immigration streams for the following NOC occupations:
NOC 6311 – Food service supervisor
NOC 6711 – Food counter attendant
NOC 6513 – Food and beverage servers
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream requires a permanent full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer. All NOC 0, A and B occupations are eligible. Some NOC C and D occupations are also eligible.
Applicant criteria:
-NOC TEER 0, 1 or 2 (high skilled)
-NOC TEER 3 (semi-skilled)
-NOC TEER 4 or 5 (low-skilled) (PGWP holders are not eligible under NOC TEER 4 or 5)
Application fee: CAD $250
This stream ensures that New Brunswick’s transportation industry can recruit and retain well qualified truck drivers. To help employers support new drivers, the NBPNP has developed a pathway specific to NOC 73300: Transport Truck Driver.
Applicant criteria:
Application fee: CAD $250
Note: Effective May 20, 2022, New Brunswick has temporarily paused the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream.
The New Brunswick Express Entry stream is for individuals who have a profile in the Express Entry system and have an eligible connection to New Brunswick.
Applicant criteria:
you also have:
Application fee: CAD $250
The New Brunswick entrepreneur stream provides the opportunity to immigrate to experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to establish and operate a business while living in New Brunswick. Applicants are assessed against a points grid to determine who will be invited to participate in this application stream.
Applicant criteria:
Business criteria:
Application fee: CAD $2000
The NB Strategic Initiative stream is for French-speaking workers with skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy, and who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick permanently.
Applicant criteria:
- an exploratory visit meeting specific criteria
- a qualifying job offer (can be NOC TEER 0 – 5), or
- a direct invitation from the province of NB
Application fee: CAD $250
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