As of March 5, 2025, New Brunswick has introduced significant updates to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), unveiling two Express Entry-aligned pathways: the Employment in New Brunswick pathway and the New Brunswick Interests pathway. These initiatives aim to attract skilled individuals committed to contributing to the province’s economic and social fabric.
Overview of the Enhanced Pathways
Employment in New Brunswick Pathway
This pathway is tailored for candidates who have established a direct connection with the province through sustained employment. Key eligibility criteria include:
- Residency and Work Experience: Candidates must have resided in New Brunswick and engaged in full-time employment with a provincial employer for at least 12 consecutive months.
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be between 19 and 55 years old.
- Language Proficiency: A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 in all four language abilities, in either English or French, is required.
- Education: Candidates must possess at least a Canadian high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Intent to Reside: Applicants should demonstrate a genuine intention to live and work permanently in New Brunswick.
- Selection Grid Score: A minimum score of 67 points on New Brunswick’s Express Entry selection grid is mandatory.
New Brunswick Interests Pathway
This pathway is designed for individuals who have received a Letter of Interest (LOI) from Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) through their federal Express Entry profile. Eligibility criteria encompass:
- Letter of Interest: Receipt of an LOI from ImmigrationNB is essential.
- Work Experience: Candidates must have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time work experience within the past ten years.
- Age Requirement: Applicants should be between 19 and 55 years old.
- Language Proficiency: A minimum CLB level 7 in all four language abilities, in either English or French, is required.
- Education: Possession of at least a Canadian high school diploma or its equivalent is necessary.
- Intent to Reside: Applicants must intend to live and work permanently in New Brunswick.
- Selection Grid Score: A minimum of 67 points on New Brunswick’s Express Entry selection grid is required.
Common Eligibility Criteria
Both pathways share several foundational requirements:
- Valid Express Entry Profile: Candidates must have an active profile in the federal Express Entry system.
- Proof of Funds: Applicants need to meet the federal minimum proof of funds requirement unless exempted.
- Employment Position: The job position must align with the National Occupation Classification (NOC) Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Excluded Occupations
To align with provincial labor market needs, certain occupations are ineligible for provincial nomination under these pathways:
- Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers (NOC 12200)
- Administrative Assistants (NOC 13110)
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers (NOC 60030)
- Food Service Supervisors (NOC 62020)
- Cooks (NOC 63200)
- Bakers (NOC 63202)
Application Process
Prospective applicants should follow these steps to apply:
- Review Eligibility: Ensure all eligibility criteria are met for the desired pathway.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Through the New Brunswick online portal, candidates can express their interest in the program.
- Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA): Selected candidates will be invited to submit a complete application.
- Application Submission: Complete and submit the application within the specified timeframe.
- Provincial Nomination: Approved applicants will receive a provincial nomination, adding 600 points to their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
- Permanent Residence Application: With the enhanced CRS score, candidates can apply for permanent residence through the federal Express Entry system.
Recent Developments
In response to a reduced immigrant nomination allocation of 2,750 for 2025, New Brunswick has adjusted its immigration strategies. The province allocated 1,500 nominations to the NBPNP and 1,250 to the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
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