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Skilled Worker New Brunswick through Express Entry

One of the options in the New Brunswick provincial programs for working immigrants is the NBPNP Skilled Worker program. One reason for the popularity of the New Brunswick skilled worker program is the opportunity to receive a job offer, especially considering the high number of job listings in Moncton, New Brunswick, which was rated the best city in Canada for job hunting in 2018.

Individuals who receive a job offer can achieve permanent residency in Canada through the New Brunswick Skilled Worker program.

If you’re also looking to immigrate to New Brunswick through the Skilled Worker program, stick with us in this text. We’ll break down all the regulations of the New Brunswick Skilled Worker system that you need to know. We won’t leave any questions unanswered and all the information you need will be at your fingertips.

Latest Updates

The truck driver transportation program has been in effect since February 23, 2022.

The New Brunswick skilled labor market program is no longer among the New Brunswick Skilled Worker programs and is not included in the Express Entry stream.

Benefits of the New Brunswick Skilled Worker program

Achieving Canadian permanent residency

Helping New Brunswick employers attract foreign workers and international graduates

No need for Canadian work or study experience

Easier conditions regarding age and language scores

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker program is undoubtedly one of the best choices for landing in Eastern Canada and obtaining permanent residency.

Subcategories of the New Brunswick Skilled Worker program

New Brunswick Express Entry stream

Employer support group

New Brunswick truck driver transportation group NOC 73300

New Brunswick Express Entry stream

By participating in this classification, you hit the mark. In this case, you’ll register by creating a profile in the Express Entry system and, with your documents verified, you’ll be on track for permanent residency.

The Express Entry classification recognizes the following four items in your application:

1. You may be eligible to reside in the New Brunswick region.

Important note: To qualify for New Brunswick’s Express Entry, you must have one of the following connections to the province of New Brunswick:

Having a job in New Brunswick – Employment Connection

Educational connection with New Brunswick – Student Connection

Receiving a job offer in in-demand occupations from New Brunswick – Occupations in Demand Connection

2. You qualify for a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 job under Canada’s job classifications.

3. You have 67 points for entering the Express Entry applicant pool.

4. You have received a genuine job offer (if applicable).

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker program's point system - Express Entry group

You will be assessed based on factors such as age, language, education, work experience, work experience in New Brunswick, and adaptability. To succeed, a minimum of 67 out of 100 points is required for entry into the Express Entry pool.

Factor 1: Age

(Maximum 12 points)

Age Points
Under 22 0
22-35 12
36 11
37 10
38 9
39 8
40 7
41 6
42 5
43 4
44 3
45 2
46 1
47 and above 0

Factor 2: Foreign Language

(Maximum 24 points)

First Foreign Language Score
Reading Writing Listening Speaking Total Score
CLB7 6 6 6 6 24
CLB6 5 5 5 524
CLB5 4 4 4 424
Second Foreign Language
CLB5 in all 4 skills 4

Scores for each skill for CLB7 in various tests

Test Listening Reading Writing Speaking
General IELTS 6 6 6 6
General CELPIP 7 7 7 7
PTE Core 60-70 60-68 69-78 68-75
TEF Canada 249-279 207-232 310-348 310-348
TCF Canada 458-502 453-498 10-11 10-11

Factor 3: Level of Education

(Maximum 25 points)

Level of Education Points
Doctorate 25
Master's degree 23
Two or more post-secondary qualifications (at least one must be related to a program of at least three years) 22
Bachelor's degree or a three-year program or longer at a recognized university or college or school or other institution 21
Two-year post-secondary degree 19
One-year post-secondary degree 15
Secondary (high school) education credentials 5

Factor 4: Work Experience

(Maximum 15 points)

You need to have at least one year of continuous work or 1560 hours total (30 hours a week) in the past 10 years. This experience can be gained in Canada or abroad. You can meet the requirement of “one year (1560 hours) of continuous work” in several different ways:

Full-time in one job: 30 hours a week for 12 months

Full-time in more than one job: 30 hours a week for 12 months across multiple jobs

Equal amount part-time: 15 hours a week for 24 months.

If you’re claiming work experience in a job that requires a license to perform, you must show that you held a valid license from the relevant regulatory body during that period.

Work Experience Points
Six years or more 15
Four to five years 13
Two to three years 11
One year 9

Factor 5: Work Experience in New Brunswick

(Maximum 10 points)

Under certain circumstances, your job or job offer may score better under the NB Express Entry program. You will only score 10 points if that job or job offer meets specific criteria outlined in the table below.

Note: Not every job or job offer will earn points for your application. If you are working on an open work permit like a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP); spouse open work permit; or International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit, your job or job offer will not earn points towards your application score.

To earn 10 points from your job or job offer, one of the following conditions must apply:

Work Experience in New Brunswick Points
Position 1: You are currently working in New Brunswick with a work permit and meet all the following conditions: Your work permit was issued based on a positive LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada for a job listed under NOC TEER 0 1 2 3. You are working for a New Brunswick employer specified on your work permit. And Your work permit is valid at the time of your application * When submitting your application you must include a copy of your employer's positive LMIA along with your work permit.10
Position 2: You’re currently working in New Brunswick with a work permit and meet all the following criteria. You’re currently employed in New Brunswick in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirements for the following reasons: An international agreement (like the North American Free Trade Agreement). Significant benefits to Canada. Or A federal-provincial contract. You also need to meet all the following conditions: You’re working for a New Brunswick employer listed on your work permit. Your work permit is valid at the time of application.10

Factor 6: Adaptability

(Maximum 10 points)

Adaptability points for the principal applicant
Previous work experience in New Brunswick At least one year of full-time work in New Brunswick in a job listed in NOC TEER 0 1 23 and with a valid work permit or when you were authorized to work in Canada. 10
Educational background in New Brunswick You have completed at least two years of full-time study (in a program of at least two years) at a secondary or post-secondary school in New Brunswick. Full-time study means at least 15 hours of class per week. You must have maintained good academic standing during that time (as determined by the school). 5
Coordinated employment in New Brunswick You have earned points for having a job mentioned in the section above. 5
Having relatives in New Brunswick Parents; grandparents; child; grandchild; sibling; aunt or uncle; or niece or nephew of you or your spouse who has been living in New Brunswick for at least 12 months before you submitted your application to PETL as a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. 5
Adaptability points for the spouse
Proficiency in a foreign language Your spouse or common-law partner has an English or French language level of CLB 4 or higher in all four language abilities (speaking; listening; reading; and writing). Language tests are valid for two years from the test result date. They must be valid on the day you apply for permanent residency to IRCC. 5
Previous work experience in New Brunswick Your spouse or partner has at least one year of full-time work in New Brunswick with a valid work permit or when they were authorized to work in Canada. 5
Educational background in New Brunswick Your spouse has completed at least two full-time academic years (in a minimum two-year program) at a secondary school or post-secondary institution in New Brunswick.5

Steps for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Program - Express Entry Stream

1. Create an Express Entry Profile

All potential candidates for the NB Express Entry stream must first have a federal Express Entry profile number and a job seeker validation code.

2. Accept a valid job offer (if available)

You must have a genuine full-time (non-seasonal), permanent (indeterminate) job offer from an employer in New Brunswick who is willing to support you through the NBPNP process.

3. Create a profile in the INB system

You need to create a profile in the INB system. By logging into the system to view “My Dashboard,” you can check the most up-to-date information regarding your application status at any time. After successfully completing the online registration, your application will be placed alongside other eligible candidates. Candidates from this pool are selected based on immigration capacity, application volumes, and labor market needs in New Brunswick for invitation to apply.

4. Receive an invitation

You’ll have a chance to receive an invitation if any of the following three conditions apply to your case:

You live in New Brunswick and are working full-time in a job listed as NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 with a company in New Brunswick,

You have a continuous, salaried, full-time job offer from a New Brunswick company in a position listed as NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, or

Your application has been selected by PETL (Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour) from the federal Express Entry system for processing.

5. Submit your application to PETL (Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour)

Once you have submitted your complete application through the INB and paid the processing fee, PETL will fully review your application. Your application will be assessed based on eligibility and selection factors outlined in this guide.

Please note that after submitting your application, the stream under which you submitted it cannot be changed. If you do not meet the criteria for the classification you registered under, your application will be rejected.

 

New Brunswick Skilled Worker Program Costs

The application fee is 250 Canadian dollars, payable via Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, INTERAC Online, or Visa/Debit.

Processing Time for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Program

The processing time for the NBPNP is about 6 to 8 weeks after the applicant submits the application.

Required Documents for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Program

Identity Documents

Birth Certificate: A birth certificate or an equivalent document from your country of birth, or an explanation letter stating that no birth certificate is available in your country, for you and your spouse or common-law partner.

Marriage and Divorce Certificates: Include certificates for any marriage, divorce, or spouse’s death, for you and your spouse or common-law partner.

Common-law Partner: If you have a common-law partner, upload the completed form (NB-008) and provide evidence showing that you have lived continuously with your partner for at least 12 months. Provide documents with both names included: copies of joint bank accounts, copies of leases, and utility bills, etc.

Passport: A page that shows your biographical information for you, your spouse or common-law partner, and any dependent children.

Proof of Legal Status: Visas and permits that provide evidence of your legal status in your country of residence if it is different from your citizenship country (e.g., work permit).

Documents for Children:

Birth certificate (which mentions their parents’ names).

If applicable, adoption certificates issued by national authorities showing legal and approved adoption of the dependent children.

Custody documents for children under 18 and documentation showing that children may be exempt from court jurisdiction.

Current or future educational credentials in Canada, including a confirmation letter from the educational institution(s) and study permits or other authorizations.

If the other parent of your children is not accompanying you to Canada, you must submit a legal declaration from the non-accompanying parent/guardian to IRCC for the minors.

Photos: Digital passport-type photos of yourself and each family member included in your application. The photos must meet the specifications for Canadian passport photos.

 

Language Proficiency: Valid language test results from a recognized testing agency that have completed secondary or post-secondary education credentials in Canada, including certificates, diplomas, or degrees, along with transcripts for secondary or post-secondary education successfully completed.

Canadian Credentials: Completed secondary or post-secondary education credentials in Canada, including certificates, diplomas, or degrees, along with transcripts for secondary or post-secondary education successfully completed.

Credentials from Outside Canada: Credential assessment from a recognized organization to demonstrate that your qualifications are valid and equivalent to a Canadian credential.

Work Experience: Letters must be printed on company letterhead and include the following:

Your name

Company contact information (such as address, phone number, email);

Name, title, and signature of the immediate supervisor or company personnel officer; and

All positions held while working at the company, including job title, duties and responsibilities, dates of employment, weekly hours of work, and annual salary plus benefits.

Pay stubs or payroll records submitted to the tax office or other government departments for work experience related to the NOC job offer.

Verified third-party documents, such as tax documents, employment records, or social insurance records.

Bank statements with at least six months of transaction history showing payroll deposits.

If your work experience is self-employed, you must provide official documentation from independent third parties.

If your work experience is in Canada, T4 tax information slips reflecting the time period of work experience are required (for example, work experience from 2019-2021 only needs documents pertaining to those calendar years). Be sure to remove your social insurance number.

Adaptability: If you claim adaptability points, you must provide the following (if applicable):

Work Experience: An official reference letter from any New Brunswick employer, based on the total relevant full-time work experience you obtained in the five years before submitting a complete application to the GNB, along with pay stubs and/or other documents like salary certificates, as well as current and expired work permits.

Education: Provide a certificate proving that you have successfully completed post-secondary education at a reputable institution in New Brunswick. This should include certificates, diplomas or degrees, and transcripts.

Language: Valid test results from an approved organization showing that your spouse has a score of at least or greater than CLB4 in all four skills.

Employer Information Form for Skilled Worker (NBPNP-004): Completed, dated, and signed by you and your New Brunswick employer.

Reference Letter: An official reference or an experience letter printed on company letterhead, including: your name, company contact information (like address, phone number, email); name, title, and signature of the supervisor; and job title, duties, and responsibilities. Employment dates with the company, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary plus benefits.

Employment Contract: Completed, dated, and signed by you and your New Brunswick employer.

Work Permit: If you are working in New Brunswick, you must provide copies of current and expired work permits.

Job Advertisement: You should provide evidence of advertising within six months prior to the job offer date. (You’ll need to request this from your employer).

T4 Tax Information: If you are currently working or have worked in New Brunswick, provide copies of T4 tax information slips. Be sure to remove your Social Insurance Number.

In-demand jobs in New Brunswick:

Nurse (NOC 31301)

Delivery Drivers, Vans, and Motorcycle Couriers (NOC 75201)

General Practitioner and Family Doctor (NOC 31102) and Specialist Physician (NOC 31100)

Financial and Investment Analyst (NOC 11101)

Administrative Assistant (NOC 13110)

Computer Programmer and Systems Developer (NOC 21230)

Chef (NOC 63200)

Retailer (NOC 64100)

Child Care Worker and Assistant (NOC 42202)

Carpenter (NOC 72310)

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program?

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a program that allows New Brunswick to nominate immigrants to meet the province’s economic and labor market needs.

 

Yes, New Brunswick has an immigration stream that is aligned with the federal Express Entry skilled worker immigration system for New Brunswick, Canada. This stream is called the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream. By receiving an advanced provincial nomination through this stream, candidates obtain an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which leads to an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the next Express Entry pool draw.

Within six months of receiving the nomination certificate, applicants must apply for a permanent residency visa with IRCC. Applicants, along with their spouse and any dependents, must meet all the necessary medical, security, and criminal admissibility requirements. IRCC has the final authority to issue the permanent residency visa.

As part of any PNP application, candidates are required to provide a settlement plan that explains why they want to live in the province and how they intend to settle there. Candidates must also sign a “Declaration of Intent to reside” with their application. As mentioned, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees that all Canadian citizens and permanent residents have the right to work and live anywhere across Canada. Once someone obtains permanent residency in Canada, they have the right to work and live in any province or territory in Canada.

 
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