{"id":21,"date":"2012-12-17T09:07:18","date_gmt":"2012-12-17T09:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigrationca.staging.wpengine.com\/2012\/12\/17\/new-brunswick-immigration\/"},"modified":"2025-04-15T19:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T23:41:28","slug":"new-brunswick-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/new-brunswick-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"New Brunswick Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21\" class=\"elementor elementor-21\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-758a5ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"758a5ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-493a803\" data-id=\"493a803\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa01915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa01915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program targets qualified candidates who meet specific economic and labour market needs in the province.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the NBPNP, candidates can qualify through one of six streams, some with their own sub-categories:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Express Entry<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Skilled Worker<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Strategic Initiative<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Business Immigration<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can also qualify for New Brunswick immigration via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.ca\/atlantic-immigration-pilot\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlantic Immigration Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc4fa8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6bc4fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5818dab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5818dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On This Page You Will Find<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3850c77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3850c77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overview of New Brunswick immigration streams<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility criteria for NBPNP pathways<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details on Express Entry and Skilled Worker categories<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information on business and international graduate programs<\/span><\/li><li>Frequently asked questions about NB immigration<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dee4d8c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"dee4d8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4bcfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e4bcfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Express Entry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c93e4b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c93e4b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>New Brunswick Express Entry Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has two immigration pathways for skilled workers seeking permanent residence:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employment in New Brunswick<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New Brunswick Interests<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both categories operate through the <\/span><b>federal Express Entry system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and share several common criteria, but each has its own set of unique requirements based on how the applicant is connected to the province.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared Requirements for Both Pathways<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for either stream, you must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>valid Express Entry profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>job seeker validation code<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score <\/span><b>at least CLB 7<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in all four language abilities (reading, writing, listening, speaking) using an approved test<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>Canadian high school diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><b>foreign equivalent with an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be <\/span><b>between the ages of 19 and 55<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score <\/span><b>at least 67 out of 100<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> points based on NBPNP\u2019s selection factors:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (max 12 points)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language ability (max 28 points)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education (max 25 points)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work experience (max 15 points)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arranged employment (max 10 points)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptability (max 10 points)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show that you <\/span><b>intend to live and work permanently<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Brunswick<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment in New Brunswick<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stream is for skilled workers <\/span><b>already living and working full time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be <\/span><b>living in New Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>legal temporary resident status<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be working <\/span><b>full time (30+ hours\/week)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a <\/span><b>New Brunswick employer<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have worked for the same employer for at least <\/span><b>12 consecutive months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a job classified under <\/span><b>TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the <\/span><b>National Occupational Classification (NOC)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>valid work permit<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer reference letter, job offer, or contract<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work permit and 12 months of pay stubs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of New Brunswick residency (e.g., lease, bills)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional requirements:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>employer must meet NBPNP eligibility criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 2 years of active operation in New Brunswick<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physical place of business in the province<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with labour standards<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>job must be non-seasonal, permanent, and offer a competitive base wage<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are working in a <\/span><b>regulated occupation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must hold the appropriate New Brunswick licence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a <\/span><b>transport truck driver (NOC 73300)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must already hold a <\/span><b>New Brunswick Class 1 licence<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Interests<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This stream is for skilled workers <\/span><b>not currently working in New Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but who have received a <\/span><b>Letter of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the province through their Express Entry profile.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive a <\/span><b>Letter of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Immigration New Brunswick<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have at least <\/span><b>1 year of full-time, continuous, paid work experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the <\/span><b>last 10 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a <\/span><b>TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occupation (Canadian or foreign experience)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your <\/span><b>Expression of Interest (EOI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the INB portal <\/span><b>within 45 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of receiving your Letter of Interest<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may receive a Letter of Interest if:<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You or your spouse has a <\/span><b>close family member<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (parent, grandparent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew) who has been <\/span><b>living in New Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a citizen or permanent resident for <\/span><b>at least 12 months<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You <\/span><b>attended an official recruitment event<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>information session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosted by the Government of New Brunswick within the last year<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a <\/span><b>francophone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whose primary occupation aligns with an <\/span><b>in-demand sector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Brunswick<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e9a676 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2e9a676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7492b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7492b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Skilled Worker<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-065e68a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"065e68a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream is a pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals with the skills needed in the province. It has three categories: New Brunswick Experience, New Brunswick Graduates and New Brunswick Priority Occupations.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Experience<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>New Brunswick Experience stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is for skilled foreign workers who are already living in New Brunswick and have work experience with an eligible local employer. This pathway allows applicants with at least six months of continuous, full-time work in the province to apply for permanent residence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike Express Entry-aligned pathways, this stream is <\/span><b>not points-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and does <\/span><b>not require a federal Express Entry profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify under this stream, you must meet all of the following:<\/span><\/p><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. New Brunswick Employment<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be <\/span><b>working full-time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (30+ hours\/week) in a <\/span><b>non-seasonal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> job for an eligible employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have completed <\/span><b>at least 6 consecutive months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of work for the same employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job must fall under a <\/span><b>valid NOC code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (any TEER level is accepted).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job must pay a <\/span><b>competitive base wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on regional labour market standards.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your job is in a <\/span><b>regulated occupation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must hold a valid licence or certification in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a <\/span><b>transport truck driver (NOC 73300)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must have a valid <\/span><b>NB Class 1 licence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Education<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your education must meet the NOC requirements for your job.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your credentials are from outside Canada, you must provide an <\/span><b>Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issued within the last 5 years.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Language Proficiency<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must score <\/span><b>at least CLB 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted tests include: IELTS, CELPIP, TEF Canada, TCF Canada, or PTE Core.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test results must be less than <\/span><b>2 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Residency in New Brunswick<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have lived in New Brunswick for <\/span><b>at least 6 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with valid temporary resident status.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide supporting documents such as:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lease or rental agreement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NB driver\u2019s licence or vehicle registration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility bills, pay stubs, or insurance policies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Intent to Reside<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must demonstrate your intent to settle in New Brunswick permanently.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors considered include:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continued employment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property ownership or rental history<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community ties and networks<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Age<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be at least <\/span><b>19 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Graduates<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Graduates category offers a pathway to permanent residence for recent international graduates of designated learning institutions (DLIs) in New Brunswick. This stream aims to retain skilled talent educated in the province and help meet the local labour market needs.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Can Apply<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible, you must:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Graduate from a New Brunswick DLI:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must have completed a program eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from a recognized institution in the province.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have a Job or Job Offer:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must be working in a full-time, non-seasonal position in New Brunswick or have accepted an offer for one. Your employer must be eligible and willing to support your application.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meet the Education Requirements of Your Job:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your education must match the requirements outlined for your occupation under the National Occupational Classification (NOC).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Demonstrate Language Proficiency:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You need at least <\/span><b>CLB 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in all four language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), unless:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job falls under NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your completed program in New Brunswick was conducted in English or French.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Live in New Brunswick:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must have lived in New Brunswick for at least six months with valid temporary residence status.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plan to Stay in the Province:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must intend to live and work in New Brunswick long-term.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be At Least 19 Years Old.<\/b><\/li><\/ol><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Case: MAHE\u2013UNB Nursing Graduates<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you completed the <\/span><b>MAHE\u2013UNB Dual Degree in Nursing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have accepted a registered nurse position (NOC 31301), you are <\/span><b>exempt from the education and residency requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must submit your valid <\/span><b>temporary registration permit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB).<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick Priority Occupations<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Priority Occupations category provides a streamlined pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers who receive a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in a high-demand occupation. This job offer must come directly as a result of a <\/span><b>recruitment mission led by the Government of New Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Can Apply<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may qualify if you:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receive a Full-Time Job Offer<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your job offer must:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be from an eligible New Brunswick employer;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be for a permanent, non-seasonal position in a <\/span><b>priority NOC code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (listed below);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result directly from participation in a Government of New Brunswick-led recruitment mission.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have Related Work Experience<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You need at least <\/span><b>1 year (1,560 hours)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of paid work experience in the same or a related job (same or related NOC) within the last 5 years.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meet Job-Specific Education Requirements<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your education must match the National Occupational Classification (NOC) requirements for your job.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Show Language Proficiency<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must score at least <\/span><b>CLB 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) on an approved English or French test.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intend to Stay in New Brunswick<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must show a genuine intent to live and work in the province permanently.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be at Least 19 Years Old<\/b><\/li><\/ol><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority Occupations<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job offer must fall under one of the following NOC 2021 codes:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb6498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"3bb6498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-6261\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6261\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Healthcare<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6261\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6261\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 31301 \u2013 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32101 \u2013 Licensed practical nurses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 32109 \u2013 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33101 \u2013 Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33102 \u2013 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 33109 \u2013 Other assisting occupations in support of health services<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 44101 \u2013 Home support workers, caregivers, and related occupations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-6262\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6262\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Education<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6262\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6262\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 41220 \u2013 Secondary school teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 41221 \u2013 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 42201 \u2013 Social and community service workers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 42202 \u2013 Early childhood educators and assistants<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 43100 \u2013 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-6263\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6263\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Construction trades<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6263\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-6263\"><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 70010 \u2013 Construction managers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 70011 \u2013 Home building and renovation managers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72011 \u2013 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72014 \u2013 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72020 \u2013 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72102 \u2013 Sheet metal workers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72106 \u2013 Welders and related machine operators<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72200 \u2013 Electricians (except industrial and power system)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72201 \u2013 Industrial electricians<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72310 \u2013 Carpenters<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72320 \u2013 Bricklayers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72401 \u2013 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72402 \u2013 Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 72500 \u2013 Crane operators<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 73100 \u2013 Concrete finishers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 73102 \u2013 Plasterers, drywall installers, and finishers and lathers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 73110 \u2013 Roofers and shinglers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 73200 \u2013 Residential and commercial installers and servicers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 73400 \u2013 Heavy equipment operators<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 75110 \u2013 Construction trades helpers and labourers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 75101 \u2013 Material handlers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ab3ca elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d3ab3ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d820a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d820a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Strategic Initiative<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7651a5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7651a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream targets French-speaking skilled workers who have the education, work experience, and intent to live and work in New Brunswick (NB) permanently.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Can Apply<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be eligible if you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are at least <\/span><b>19 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate <\/span><b>French-language proficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><b>NCLC 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or higher in all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>Canadian high school diploma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><b>foreign equivalent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with an <\/span><b>Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intend to <\/span><b>live and work permanently in New Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a <\/span><b>qualifying connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to New Brunswick (see below).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet or are exempt from the <\/span><b>federal proof of funds requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score at least <\/span><b>65 points out of 100<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the <\/span><b>NBPNP Strategic Initiative selection grid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying Connection to New Brunswick<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must meet at least <\/span><b>one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following:<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A. Exploratory Visit<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted <\/span><b>within 12 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of applying.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lasted <\/span><b>at least 5 full business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You explored job opportunities, housing, schools, communities, and professional networks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not available if you have been a temporary resident of another Canadian province in the past 5 years.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B. Genuine Job Offer<\/span><\/h4><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time, year-round, permanent job in a <\/span><b>TEER 0 to 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occupation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer must meet <\/span><b>market wage rates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulated occupations require a valid <\/span><b>NB license or certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer must be in good standing and directly hiring you (not through agencies).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. NB Strategic Priorities<\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be invited to apply if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You graduated from <\/span><b>Universit\u00e9 de Moncton<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Coll\u00e8ge Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CCNB) within the last 6 months.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been living in NB and <\/span><b>working remotely<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a Canadian company outside Quebec for at least 12 months.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You received a <\/span><b>Letter of Interest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NB Immigration.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection Factors (Maximum 100 Points)<\/span><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Factor<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Maximum Points<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Language Skills<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Experience<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptability<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Minimum to Qualify<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>65<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptability Points (Examples)<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploratory visit: 15<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous NB employment: 15<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job offer in NB: 15<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family ties in NB: 5<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NB education: 5<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spouse&#8217;s French level (CLB\/NCLC 5+): 5<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spouse\u2019s work experience in NB: 5<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba4a7d9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ba4a7d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe091fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe091fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac4621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fac4621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot offers a permanent residence pathway for international students who complete specific programs of study at eligible private career colleges in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate Requirements<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must meet all of the following criteria:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intent to Reside:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Show strong ties to New Brunswick and your plans to stay long term.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Job Offer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Secure full-time, non-seasonal employment related to your field of study within 90 days of graduation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your offered wage must be competitive for your occupation in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimum of CLB\/NCLC 5 in each language ability using an approved test (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF, or TCF).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Completion of an eligible program (minimum 10 months, with one 35-week exception) from an approved college.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PR Ready:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You must be ready to apply for permanent residence with all required documentation on hand.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work experience is not required to apply under this pilot.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible Colleges and Programs<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only graduates from two private career colleges are eligible:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eastern College<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oulton College<\/b><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible Occupations<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following occupations are linked to approved programs of study offered by Eastern College and Oulton College.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c68863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"6c68863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1131\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1131\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">1. Education and Social Development<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1131\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1131\"><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 42201 \u2013 Social and Community Service Workers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early Childhood Education<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 42202 \u2013 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oulton College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early Childhood Education \/ Educational Assistant<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 42202 \u2013 Early Childhood Educators and Assistants<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 43100 \u2013 Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child and Youth Care<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 42201 \u2013 Social and Community Service Workers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Services Counsellor<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 42201 \u2013 Social and Community Service Workers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1132\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1132\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">2. Health<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1132\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1132\"><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Administrative Specialist<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 13112 \u2013 Medical Administrative Assistants<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Personal Support Worker<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 33102 \u2013 Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 44101 \u2013 Home Support Workers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oulton College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Office Administration<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 13112 \u2013 Medical Administrative Assistants<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Laboratory Assistant<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 33101 \u2013 Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical Laboratory Technology<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 32120 \u2013 Medical Laboratory Technologists<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practical Nurse<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 32101 \u2013 Licensed Practical Nurses<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Primary Care Paramedic<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 32102 \u2013 Paramedics and Related Occupations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1133\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1133\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">3. Information Technology and Cybersecurity<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1133\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1133\"><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Development (Mobile Web)<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Video Game Development<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 21230 \u2013 Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 21233 \u2013 Web Designers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 21234 \u2013 Web Developers and Programmers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IT Systems and Security Administrator<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Systems Management and Cybersecurity<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 22220 \u2013 Computer Network Technicians<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 22221 \u2013 User Support Technicians<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oulton College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Systems Management and Cybersecurity<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 22220 \u2013 Computer Network Technicians<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 22221 \u2013 User Support Technicians<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1134\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1134\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">4. Business Administration<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1134\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1134\"><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accounting and Payroll Administrator<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 12200 \u2013 Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 13102 \u2013 Payroll Clerks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 14200 \u2013 Accounting and Related Clerks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 14201 \u2013 Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oulton College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Management and Entrepreneurship<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 12200 \u2013 Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 13102 \u2013 Payroll Clerks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 14200 \u2013 Accounting and Related Clerks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 14201 \u2013 Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1135\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1135\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">5. Supply Chain and Logistics<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1135\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1135\"><h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern College:<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supply Chain and Logistics<\/b><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 14400 \u2013 Shippers and Receivers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 12013 \u2013 Supply Chain, Tracking and Scheduling Coordination Occupations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOC 13201 \u2013 Production and Transportation Logistics Coordinators<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a694420 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a694420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eef722 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0eef722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c078d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c078d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP) is an employer-driven immigration stream.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer Eligibility Requirements<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be in good standing with federal and provincial laws and immigration programs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have participated in an ONB international recruitment mission in the past two years.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must demonstrate past performance in immigration hiring.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must develop and maintain settlement, housing, and transportation plans for workers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate Eligibility Requirements<\/span><\/h3><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Job Offer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Full-time, non-seasonal, with competitive wages from an eligible employer.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intent to Reside<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates must demonstrate genuine plans to settle in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in all abilities, or employer attestation if results are unavailable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Minimum Canadian high school diploma or equivalent; ECA required for foreign credentials or employer attestation if unavailable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work Experience<\/b><span>: Minimum 1,560 hours over the last 5 years in a relevant NOC, or employer attestation if documentation is missing.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7173a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ef7173a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d42d6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d42d6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Brunswick Business Immigration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87be992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87be992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream (NB BIS) is designed for experienced businesspeople ready to invest in and actively manage a business in New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify, candidates must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be 19 to 59 years old<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Score at least CLB 4 in all language skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a verifiable personal net worth of at least $500,000 CAD ($300,000 if investing in agriculture)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Own at least 33.3% of the proposed business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest at least $150,000 CAD before taxes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate at least two years of business ownership or senior management experience in the last five years<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a viable business plan<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Requirements<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be for-profit and generate income from goods\/services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a permanent establishment under Canadian law<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create at least one full-time job for a Canadian citizen or PR (not a relative)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be operated by you actively from within NB<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comply with all NB and Canadian regulations<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment Requirements<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible investments include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business premises (max 25%)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office equipment and tools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment for manufacturing or production<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial inventory (max 50%)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational costs (first 6 months)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional services (max 4% or $10,000)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business vehicle (max 5% or $15,000)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal use purchases such as homes or luxury vehicles are not eligible.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing an Existing Business<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must prove:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The business has operated under the same owner for 3+ years<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s owned by a Canadian citizen or PR<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not in receivership or bankruptcy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be bought at fair market value<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has shown net profit in 2 of the last 3 years<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abc874 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7abc874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1cf69c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1cf69c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dda266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"2dda266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4801\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4801\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">1. What are the main pathways to immigrate to New Brunswick?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4801\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4801\"><p>New Brunswick offers six key immigration streams under its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP): Express Entry, Skilled Worker, Strategic Initiative, Critical Worker Pilot, Private Career College Graduate Pilot, and Business Immigration. Each stream targets a different category of immigrants, from international students and skilled workers to entrepreneurs and francophones. The Atlantic Immigration Program is also available.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4802\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4802\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">2. Do I need a job offer to apply to New Brunswick\u2019s immigration streams?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4802\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4802\"><p>It depends on the stream. Some streams \u2013 like the Employment in New Brunswick category under Express Entry and the Skilled Worker stream \u2013 require a full-time job offer. Others \u2013 like the New Brunswick Interests or Strategic Initiative \u2013 do not require a job offer but need other ties to the province, such as a family connection or an exploratory visit.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4803\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4803\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">3. What language tests are accepted for New Brunswick immigration?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4803\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4803\"><p>Accepted language tests include IELTS General, CELPIP General, TEF Canada, TCF Canada, and PTE Core. Most streams require a minimum score of CLB 4 to 7 depending on the pathway. In some cases, an employer attestation may substitute for test results if documentation is unavailable.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4804\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4804\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">4. Can international graduates from private colleges in NB apply for permanent residence?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4804\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4804\"><p>Yes. The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot offers a PR pathway for graduates from Eastern or Oulton College. You must complete an eligible program, secure a full-time job in a related occupation within 90 days of graduation, and meet language, education, and age requirements.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4805\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4805\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">5. 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