The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has introduced many streams, the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support is one of them. The province of New Brunswick is responsible for operating a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The purpose of designing this stream is to find foreign high-skilled workers who have a valid employment offer from a New Brunswick employer. The successfully nominated candidates through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support will have a chance to automatically forward their application to IRCC for Canadian permanent residency. The province of New Brunswick organizes new immigration events for foreign nationals. New Brunswick has also organized information sessions and job expos for candidates. If you successfully pass these information sessions, you can migrate to Canada as per the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program and the New Brunswick PNP.
Eligibility Requirements for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support
Job Offer
A valid employment offer from a New Brunswick employer is required to be eligible in this stream. The employment offer should be for work at National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B. If the employment offer for work is at NOC Skill Level C or D, then to consider it valid it’s should be classified as NOC Skill Type 1, 3, 7, 8, or 9.
Language Proficiency
Candidates should provide proof of language proficiency in French or English with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
Level of Education
Candidates should have a high school diploma from a Canadian institute or a foreign equivalent. Some additional education, qualification, or license is also needed to accept and perform the duties of employment in New Brunswick.
Work Experience
Candidates should have enough required work experience to perform the duties of offered employment from a valid employer in New Brunswick.
Age Limit
Candidates should be between the age of 19 and 55 on the day of submitting their application to NB PNP.
Points Assessment Grid
A minimum score of 60 points on the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicant Points Assessment Grid is required.
Employer Requirements for New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support
If you want to apply to the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support stream, you should have a job offer from a valid and eligible New Brunswick employer. There are specific eligibility requirements an employer should meet before considering their job offer valid in this stream.
Job Offer Requirements
The employer should provide a full-time job offer, good position in the company with a salary that meets industry standards.
Business Requirements
The business should be operating for a one-year minimum while applying.
Recruitment Requirements
Employers should provide proof that they were unable to find employees with Canadian permanent residency and citizenship.
Points-Assessment-Grid
A minimum score of 60 points is required to be eligible for this stream.
Application Procedure for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support stream is now accepting new applications. They charge a fee of $250 CAD per application. Interested applicants can submit their complete application to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for provincial nomination.
Process Time-Frame
The applicant will get a notification if successful. Their application will be forwarded to IRCC by the NBPNP for Canadian permanent residency. The paper-based submitted applications for permanent residency are processed within the time period of 18 months minimum.
