Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Listed below are the most popular permanent residency visa options. Most pathways offer a long-term visa for the applicant, spouse, and children, with a possibility of citizenship. Free education for children, healthcare, retirement benefits, and visa-free travel are some of the major reasons individuals choose to immigrate.
- Skilled Immigration
- Points-Based System
- Applicants below 51 years of age with an occupation listed under eligible categories, 2+ years of work experience, and proficiency in English/French can qualify.
- One of the most popular routes for settling overseas.
- State/Territory/Province Sponsored Immigration
- Employer-Based Immigration
- Family Migration
- Investment Migration
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Score at least 67/100 on the Canada points grid.
- Considered the easiest province to get PR in Canada.
- Quick visa processing and settlement within 6 months.
About New Brunswick – A Maritime Province
New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province, offering equal opportunities in English and French. Located on the east coast of Canada, it shares borders with Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. The province is known for its career opportunities, natural beauty, and a high quality of life.
Capital City: Fredericton
Other Major Cities:
- Moncton
- Bathurst
- Dieppe
- Edmundston
- Miramichi
- Tracadie
- Saint John
- Quispamsis
- Riverview
New Brunswick Immigration Streams
NBPNP is part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and offers multiple pathways for Canadian permanent residence:
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
- NB Business Immigration Stream
- NB Strategic Initiative Stream for French-speaking immigrants
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
NBPNP Selection Criteria
Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
Education | 25 points |
Language Proficiency (English/French) | 28 points |
Work Experience | 15 points |
Age | 12 points |
Arranged Employment in NB | 10 points |
Adaptability | 10 points |
Total | 100 points |
Minimum Requirement | 67 points |
NBPNP Eligibility Criteria
- Age between 22-55 years
- Job offer for full-time, permanent employment from a New Brunswick employer
- Minimum 2 years of work experience
- Language proficiency in English or French
- Intention to live and work in New Brunswick
- Valid work permit and necessary documents
- Proof of legal residence in home country
Requirements for NBPNP Streams
NBPNP Stream | Key Requirements |
Express Entry Stream | Active Express Entry profile, CLB 7 in language test, currently living in New Brunswick |
Skilled Workers Stream | Job offer from an eligible employer, CLB 4 in language test, intention to settle in NB |
Business Immigration Stream | Age 22-55, CLB 5 in language test, minimum net worth of CAD 600,000 (CAD 300,000 liquid funds) |
Strategic Initiative Stream | French proficiency (NCLC 5), proof of funds, intention to reside in NB |
Atlantic Immigration Program | Job offer, letter from the province, PR application within 90 days of work permit expiry |
NB Critical Worker Pilot | Employer-driven stream for skilled workers through targeted recruitment |
Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program | For students who do not qualify for other NBPNP programs |
Steps to Apply for NBPNP
- Check eligibility using the EKASO – TAKA Immigration Law Consultants Points Calculator.
- Review the NBPNP selection criteria.
- Prepare all required documents.
- Submit an application for NBPNP.
- Relocate to New Brunswick, Canada.
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