Express Entry Stream

Fast-Track Your Dream: NB

The New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is one of the categories of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is designed to attract skilled workers who meet the eligibility requirements for the federal Express Entry system. This stream enables the New Brunswick PNP to nominate qualified candidates for permanent residency in Canada through the federal Express Entry pool.

To be eligible for the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream, applicants must first create an online profile in the federal Express Entry system and indicate their interest in living and working in New Brunswick. Once they are nominated by the New Brunswick PNP, they will receive an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which greatly increases their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residency.

The New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is an excellent option for skilled workers who have the qualifications and experience that are in demand in the province, such as IT professionals, healthcare workers, and engineers. Successful applicants through this stream will have the opportunity to work and live in a vibrant and welcoming community in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.

Program Requirements

• Must have an active Express Entry profile.
• Must be currently living and working in New Brunswick, a letter of employment from the employer must be included with the EOI.
• Must be working in a position at NOC Code 0, 1, 2, or 3, NOC code must be included with the EOI.
• Must hold a valid Canadian Work Permit
• Must have valid language test scores in either English or French equal to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 (CLB 7)
• Must have an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) showing education equivalent to a Canadian High School diploma.

NB Employment Connection

• For individuals who are currently working in New Brunswick or have received a job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
• Must have federal EE profile.
• Employer does not have to support application through the NB Express Entry Stream the NB employment is the connection to New Brunswick.

Note: Starting February 1, 2023, EOIs with the following NOCs will not be accepted: – 62010 – Retail Sales Supervisors – 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers – 62020 – Food Service Supervisors – 63200 – Cooks

Work experience

• At least one year of full-time paid work (1,560 hours total) or an equal amount of part-time work of (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Work experience can be in Canada or abroad.
• Work experience needs to be in the same type of job NOC as the job that will be used in immigration application.

Language

• Test must be less than 18 months old at the time your application is submitted.
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for English; or,
• Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 for French
• Acceptable test:
  • IELTS General Training
  • CELPIP
  • TEF CANADA
  • TCF pour le Canada

Education

• High school

Intent to reside

• Must intend to live in the province.

Proof of funds

• Not required for Open Work Permit holders with a minimum one-year work experience (in TEER 0,1, 2, or 3) in Canada
• Not required if meet all Canadian Experience Class requirements.

NB Student Connection

For international students from any designated institutions located in New Brunswick in a program that is eligible for a PGWP who;

• Have completed their studies in the past six months, are currently living in the province and are actively seeking employment in the province (a one-year degree, diploma, or certificate program) OR
• Graduate students (Masters and PhD) enrolled in thesis-based programs: you may apply once your thesis has been officially submitted for evaluation.

Must have federal EE profile.


Create an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the INB Portal.


Required to live in New Brunswick for the duration of your studies.

Work experience

• At least one year of full-time paid work (1,560 hours total) or an equal amount of part-time work of (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Work experience can be in Canada or abroad.
• Work experience needs to be in the same type of job NOC as the job that will be used in immigration application.

Language

• Test must be less than 18 months old at the time your application is submitted.
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for English; or,
• Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 for Frenchv
• Acceptable test:
  • IELTS General Training
  • CELPIP
  • TEF CANADA
  • TCF pour le Canada.

Education

PGWP-eligible program of study in New Brunswick within the past six (6) months
Intent to reside:

• Must intend to live in the province.

Proof of funds

• Not required for Open Work Permit holders with a minimum one-year work experience (in TEER 0,1, 2, or 3) in Canada
• Not required if meet all Canadian Experience Class requirements.

Job Offer from a New Brunswick Employer – not required to have a job offer.

Occupation in Demand Connection

For individuals who have the experience to meet the province’s labour market demands.
Must have federal EE profile.

Work experience

• At least one year of full-time paid work (1,560 hours total) or an equal amount of part-time work of (NOC) TEER categories: TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3
• Work experience can be in Canada or abroad.
• Work experience needs to be in the same type of job NOC as the job that will be used in immigration application.

Language

• Test must be less than 18 months old at the time your application is submitted.
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 for English; or,
• Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 for Frenchv
• Acceptable test:
  • IELTS General Training
  • CELPIP
  • TEF CANADA
  • TCF pour le Canada.

Education

• High school

Intent to reside

• Must intend to live in the province.

Proof of funds

• Not required for Open Work Permit holders with a minimum one-year work experience (in TEER 0,1, 2, or 3) in Canada
• Not required if meet all Canadian Experience Class requirements.