New Brunswick (NBPNP)
Skilled Worker Stream
Overview
The Skilled Worker Stream under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is an employer-driven pathway designed to help New Brunswick employers retain skilled foreign workers for permanent, long-term employment in the province.
This stream focuses heavily on genuine job offers, employer compliance, and the applicant’s intent to reside in New Brunswick.
Who This Stream Is For
This stream is suitable for applicants who:
- Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer
- Possess work experience related to the offered position
- Intend to live and work permanently in New Brunswick
Key Eligibility Requirements
Job Offer
- Permanent, full-time, non-seasonal
- Duties aligned with the appropriate NOC
- Wage meeting or exceeding provincial standards
Applicant
- Relevant paid work experience
- Language proficiency appropriate to the occupation
- Demonstrated intent to reside in New Brunswick
Employer
- Actively operating business in New Brunswick
- Genuine labour need
- Compliance with provincial employment standards
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility and job offer
- Apply EOI
- Receive an invitation from New Brunswick
- Submit NBPNP application
- Receive provincial nomination
- Apply for permanent residence with IRCC
Strengths of This Stream
- Clear employer-supported pathway
- Suitable for workers already established in New Brunswick
- Designed for long-term labour market retention
Common Challenges
- Employer eligibility or documentation issues
- Wage below program thresholds
- Weak demonstration of intent to reside in New Brunswick
How We Support You
We assess eligibility, review job offers and employer documentation, and prepare a complete, well-structured application.