NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support Stream
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support is a category within the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), facilitated by the province of New Brunswick. This stream specifically targets highly skilled foreign workers who have secured a valid job offer from an employer in New Brunswick.
Candidates who receive a nomination from this stream will have their applications automatically forwarded to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for assessment regarding Canadian permanent residence. New Brunswick actively engages with potential immigrants by hosting international events. For more information on these opportunities, please review our schedule of upcoming information sessions and job fairs. Success in these events could lead to eligibility for immigration to Canada through the New Brunswick PNP or the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support Stream Requirements
Overview of Program Requirements:
- Express Entry Profile: Not required
- Connection to Province: Not required
- Job Offer: Mandatory
- Language Proficiency: Minimum CLB 4
- Level of Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience: Must be relevant to the job offer
- Investment Requirement: None
Detailed Requirements:
Job Offer: Eligibility for this stream requires a valid job offer from a recognized New Brunswick employer. The job must be classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B. Offers at NOC Skill Levels C or D must fall within Skill Types 1, 3, 7, 8, or 9 to qualify.
Language Proficiency: Candidates need to demonstrate proficiency in English or French, with a minimum requirement of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4.
Educational Qualifications: Applicants must possess at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, any specific educational qualifications or licenses required for the job must also be met.
Work Experience: Applicants should have enough work experience relevant to the job duties of the position offered in New Brunswick.
Age Requirements: Applicants must be aged between 19 and 55 at the time of application receipt by the NB PNP.
Scoring on Assessment Grid: Candidates must achieve a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicant Points Assessment Grid to qualify for consideration under this stream.
This stream provides a pathway for skilled workers with employer support to gain permanent residence in Canada, facilitating the province’s needs for skilled labor in critical sectors.
Employer Criteria for the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support Stream
Overview of Employer Requirements:
For an applicant’s candidacy to be considered under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Applicants with Employer Support stream, they must secure a valid job offer from a qualified New Brunswick employer. The following are specific requirements that employers need to meet for their job offers to be valid:
Job Offer Specifications:
- Nature of the Job: The offer must be for a full-time, permanent position.
- Compensation: The salary offered must align with current industry standards for the role.
Business Eligibility:
- Operational Period: The business must have been operational for at least one year prior to the receipt of the application.
Recruitment Efforts:
- Local Labor Market Test: Employers need to demonstrate that efforts to recruit a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the position were unsuccessful.
Points Assessment Grid for Eligibility
To be eligible for application to the stream, candidates need to achieve at least 60 out of a possible 100 points based on the following criteria:
Breakdown of Scoring Factors:
- Age: Maximum of 10 points
- Language Proficiency: Maximum of 28 points
- Educational Qualifications: Maximum of 20 points
- Adaptability: Maximum of 12 points
- Work Experience: Maximum of 30 points
Required Minimum Score: 60 points
Age-Related Points Allocation for Application Eligibility
Points based on age are awarded as follows:
- Ages 22 to 55: 10 points
- Ages 19 to 21: 8 points
Maximum Points Available for Age: 10 points
Points for Language Proficiency Based on Canadian Language Benchmark Levels
Points for English and French language proficiency are allocated as follows:
For English:
- CLB Level 7 or higher: 6 points
- CLB Level 5-6: 5 points
- CLB Level 4: 4 points
- Maximum Points for English: 24 points
For French:
- CLB Level 7 or higher: 4 points
- CLB Level 5-6: 4 points
- CLB Level 4: 4 points
- Maximum Points for French: 4 points
Educational Qualifications Points Distribution
Points are awarded for educational achievements as follows:
- Doctoral Level University Degree (Ph.D.), Master’s Degree, or Professional Degree required for a licensed profession: 20 points
- Bachelor’s Degree or Two or More Certificates/Diplomas: 19 points
- Two-Year Degree, Diploma, or Certificate: 18 points
- One-Year Degree, Diploma, or Certificate: 17 points
- Secondary Education (High School Diploma): 15 points
Maximum Points for Education: 20 points
Adaptability Points Criteria for Eligibility
Family Connections in New Brunswick:
- Relatives in New Brunswick: 5 points if you or your spouse/common-law partner have a close relative (son, daughter, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew) living in New Brunswick as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Spouse or Common-Law Partner Contributions:
- Work Experience in New Brunswick: 5 points if your spouse or common-law partner has worked in New Brunswick for at least one year within the past five years, with a valid work permit or authorization.
- Language Proficiency: 5 points if your spouse or common-law partner has achieved a minimum of CLB 4 in English or NCLC 4 in French across all language abilities.
Education in New Brunswick:
- Two Years of Post-Secondary Education: 10 points for completing at least two years at a post-secondary institution in New Brunswick.
- One Year of Post-Secondary Education: 7 points for completing at least one year at a post-secondary institution in New Brunswick.
Employment in New Brunswick:
- Two Years of Work Experience: 10 points if you have worked in New Brunswick for at least two out of the last five years.
- LMIA-Based Employment: 8 points if your job offer is based on a positive LMIA or if your occupation is exempt from needing an LMIA.
- Employment through PETL Recruitment Mission: 8 points if your employer obtained a positive LMIA through a national or international recruitment mission organized by PETL within 12 months prior to your application.
- One Year of Work Experience: 7 points if you have worked in New Brunswick for at least one of the last five years.
- Post-Graduate Employment: 7 points if you are an international student graduate from a New Brunswick post-secondary institution and have at least six months of work experience in the province.
Maximum Adaptability Points: 12 points
