Invitations to apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream will be temporarily paused for any expression of interest submitted after May 17th, 2024. This pause will allow us to properly manage the large inventory of candidates under the stream.
- We encourage foreign nationals and employers with jobs or job offers in NOC TEERs 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 to look at the Atlantic Immigration Program for support options outside of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.
- ITAs will continue to be extended to: All eligible French-speaking candidates (as demonstrated by TEF or TCF language test results that meet the minimum proficiency level of NCLC 4 in all four (4) language competencies) with a qualifying job or job offer in a TEER 0,1,2,3 or 4 position.
- The ability to create an Expression of Interest (EOI) under the NB Skilled Worker stream will remain, which may result in an invitation when the program re-opens. EOI’s remain active for 365 days.
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Process Map
- Receive an offer of employment.
- Be Permanent Residence (PR) Ready.
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Receive an Invitation to apply (ITA).
- Submit your provincial application to the Government of New Brunswick.
- Receive a decision from the Government of New Brunswick.
- Submit your federal application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Receive a decision from Immigration, Refugees and Citizen Canada (IRCC).
Let’s Start
Before applying to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream, you must:
- When a New Brunswick company sincerely offers you full-time, unconditional, and non-seasonal work in a qualifying field, and they are prepared to assist you throughout the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) application process, take them up on it. See Working in New Brunswick for further information.
- You must be Permanent Residence (PR) Ready when applying to any of New Brunswick’s immigration streams. That means you:
- Meet all minimum eligibility requirements and selection factors.
- Have all the required documents on hand to prepare and submit a complete and correct application to the Government of New Brunswick and to the Government of Canada.
Being PR Ready entails a better experience navigating the immigration procedures in New Brunswick and Canada, as well as more efficient processing and less delays. Please check our initial steps page to find out what you need to know before applying for Immigration Program Streams to ensure that you are PR ready.
Submitting Your Application
1. Read Our Guide
Comprehensive details on the program are available in the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Guide. Before applying, please carefully read this. The eligibility conditions, selection criteria, application procedure, and other pertinent information are presented.
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
Through the INB Portal, you can create a candidate profile and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the province if you meet the eligibility requirements, have a legitimate job offer, and are PR Ready.
3. Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
An Invitation to Apply (ITA) will be sent to your INB account if you are chosen. You will have to provide verification for the data you entered in your profile. Once you receive an ITA, you have 45 calendar days to submit a completed electronic application.
ITAs are not generated on autopilot. An ITA will only be extended to eligible registrants, and only those who accept it will be able to complete an application for the NB Skilled Worker Stream.
4. Complete Your Electronic Application
You must use your INB account to electronically submit the application and all supporting materials. PDF files must be sent for every document. Ensure that all required papers and documentation are included in your application.
A nomination is not assured even if you submit an application and fulfill the prerequisites for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream. The New Brunswick government retains the authority to alter the requirements and/or stop streams.
5. Pay the Processing Fee
You must use your online account to pay your costs before submitting your completed application. The processing fee includes your dependant children and your spouse or common-law partner. There is no reimbursement for processing fees. The payment methods accepted for the $250 Canadian processing fee include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, INTERAC Online, and Visa/Debit.
6. Wait for a Decision
Your application will be evaluated based on selection criteria and eligibility conditions. The final judgment will be sent to you in writing by the New Brunswick government and uploaded to the dashboard of your online profile. The New Brunswick government will have the last say over whether to issue a nomination certificate. If you are selected, you can submit a direct application for permanent residence (PR) to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Keep in mind that you have to uphold the terms of your nomination while you wait for your PR application to be approved.
Forms to Submit with Your Online Application
- NBPNP-004 Employer Support (Required)
- NB-005 Consent and Declaration (Required)
- NB-007 Use of Representative (If applicable)
- NB-025 INB Enrolment Form for Authorized Representatives (If applicable)
- NB-008 Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (If applicable)
- NB-009 Declaration Non-accompanying Parent/Guardian for Minors Immigrating to Canada (If applicable)
After Nomination
You must apply directly for Permanent Residence (PR) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) if the Government of New Brunswick grants you a nomination. Keep in mind that you have to uphold the terms of your nomination while you wait for your PR application to be approved. If you file a completed PR application before the nomination certificate’s expiration date, it will be deemed valid for an additional six months after it was issued.
To find out more about the non-Express Entry route of applying for permanent status, go to immigrate as a provincial nominee.
Other Forms
- NB-011 Request to withdraw your application (If applicable)
- NB-21 Post-Nomination Request Form (If applicable)
