Skilled Worker Stream

Skilled Pathways in NB

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream is one of the categories under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It is designed for skilled workers who have received a job offer from a New Brunswick employer and who meet the program’s eligibility criteria.

To be eligible for the Skilled Worker Stream, applicants must have a valid job offer from a New Brunswick employer that is permanent, unconditional, full-time, and year-round. The applicant must also have the required language proficiency in English or French, and meet the program’s minimum education and work experience requirements.

Once an applicant receives a nomination through the Skilled Worker Stream, they can then apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency. Nominees are given priority processing and are typically processed within six months.

The Skilled Worker Stream is an excellent option for skilled individuals who have a job offer in New Brunswick and wish to settle in the province permanently. By participating in the program, applicants can enjoy the benefits of living and working in a vibrant Canadian province with a strong economy and a high quality of life.

Requirements

Candidate Eligibility

1. Intent to Reside

• A description of any actions you have taken to permanently settle in New Brunswick;
• Current employment in New Brunswick;
• Employment search details;
• The length of any previous and/or current period of residence in New Brunswick;
• Community involvement;
• Ability to support yourself in New Brunswick;
• Your connections to New Brunswick through work, study or family;
• Completion of studies from a post-secondary institution in New Brunswick;
• Professional networks and affiliations;
• Residency including household lease agreements and/or property ownership;
• Family ties and other social relationships and connections;
• Details of prior visits to Canada; and
• Your connection to other jurisdictions in Canada.

2. Work Experience

Must have at least one year of work experience, in the last five, related to the occupation; and the NOC TEER Category must be equal to or greater than the NOC of the job offer.

3. Job Offer

From an employer in NB
Permanent,

Unconditional, full-time (1560 hrs per year), non-seasonal, eligible occupation


International graduates on a federal post-graduate work permit are not eligible to apply if their job offer falls under NOC TEER Category 5.

4. Competitive Wage

Must be competitive with NB wage rates.

Application Process

• The applicant must possess the necessary qualifications for the NBPNP stream and submit an expression of interest (EOI) via the INB portal.
• If approved, they will receive an Invitation to Apply via their INB site.
• Within a maximum of 45 days after getting the invitation, the applicant must submit their application through the INB site by filling out the necessary forms and uploading the required documentation.
• Candidates must submit their applications to IRCC together with the NBPNP nomination documentation.
• If they lack a current work permit or it will expire in the next 180 days, a work permit support letter could be sent.