Collection: NB PNP Immigration Programs in New Brunswick, Canada

Important

If you have received a nomination certificate from the Province of New Brunswick, it is not permitted to withdraw that certificate in order to reapply under a different immigration program or stream administered by Immigration New Brunswick.

A person nominated in the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is expected to apply for permanent residency with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before their nomination certificate expires.

Notification

The New Brunswick Immigration Agency is adjusting its 2025 provincial economic immigration programs and pathways to align with overall changes to the Canadian immigration system. These adjustments are intended to ensure that our programs are properly aligned to meet the province’s critical workforce needs and priorities.

Starting Wednesday, February 5, 2025 , the province will begin reopening provincial immigration routes in a controlled manner.

Please refer to the information page for each specific immigration program for details on reopening and any changes to programs or streams in 2025.

Overview

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) provides pathways to permanent residency for foreign nationals who wish to live, work, or operate a business in New Brunswick.

Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) administers the NBPNP program in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

While ImmigrationNB selects and nominates candidates based on their skills, education, and work experience in relation to the economic needs of New Brunswick, IRCC is the agency that makes the final decision on permanent residency applications.