Overview
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) helps the province attract workers who can meet local labour needs. Its main routes are the Skilled Worker Stream, for candidates with New Brunswick work experience, job offers or local studies; the Express Entry Stream; and the Strategic Initiative Stream for French-speaking candidates. New Brunswick selects candidates through expressions of interest and invitations, and it has reorganized its streams and narrowed eligible occupations several times recently.
Who it’s for
- Temporary workers already employed in New Brunswick
- International graduates of New Brunswick colleges and universities
- French-speaking professionals who want to live and work in a bilingual province
- Express Entry candidates with a job offer or strong ties to New Brunswick
Key requirements
- A genuine intention to live and work in New Brunswick
- A connection that fits your stream — such as New Brunswick work experience, a job offer from a New Brunswick employer, or local graduation
- Experience in an eligible occupation and sector; New Brunswick has recently excluded some, such as accommodation and food services
- English or French test results at your stream's minimum level
- Education credentials, with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for studies completed outside Canada
- For the Express Entry Stream, a valid federal Express Entry profile; for the Strategic Initiative Stream, strong French skills
- Proof of settlement funds where required, and admissibility to Canada
How it works
- 01
Assess fit & choose a stream
We review your New Brunswick ties, occupation, language and education to identify the stream and pathway that suit your profile.
- 02
Submit your expression of interest
We prepare an accurate EOI that reflects your experience, job offer and connections, and keep it current while you wait.
- 03
Receive an invitation (ITA)
New Brunswick invites candidates in targeted rounds by stream, pathway and sector. We monitor every round for you.
- 04
Apply for nomination
Within the deadline, we prepare and submit your complete NBPNP application, including employer documents where needed.
- 05
Apply for permanent residence
Once nominated, we file your IRCC application — through Express Entry where applicable — with medicals and police certificates.
Advantages
- Dedicated routes for French-speaking candidates in Canada's only officially bilingual province
- Pathways for New Brunswick graduates and for workers already established in the province
- An Express Entry-linked nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score
- Your spouse or partner and dependent children can be included in your application
Good to know
- New Brunswick has recently restricted some sectors and occupations and focused invitations on priorities such as health care, education and construction.
- An expression of interest does not guarantee an invitation, and nominees are expected to settle in New Brunswick.
FAQ
Do I need a job offer?
It depends on the stream and pathway. Many New Brunswick pathways are built around employment in the province, while others focus on local graduates or targeted priorities — we confirm what applies to you.
Do I have to speak French?
No. English speakers qualify for most streams. French proficiency opens the Strategic Initiative Stream, and New Brunswick actively recruits French-speaking newcomers.
Does New Brunswick offer business immigration?
New Brunswick has entrepreneurial streams for experienced business owners and for local graduates running a business in the province. Intake is controlled and changes often, so we confirm current availability during your consultation.
Last reviewed: October 2026. This page provides general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often — we confirm the latest requirements for your situation during your consultation.