How to Immigrate to New Brunswick in 2021
JUN 30, 2021
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KAYLA PETERS
New Brunswick is a great place to live for those wanting a more relaxed and simple lifestyle. Forests cover the majority of the province which means seeing moose, bears and other wildlife is common. It is also Canada’s only officially bilingual province with French spoken by a third of the province.
In this article, we’ll discuss how to immigrate to New Brunswick in 2021 and be part of a community that is known to be both welcoming and friendly.
Express Entry
The Express Entry is an online immigration system for skilled workers who want to become Canadian permanent residents. Applicants can be eligible for one of three federal immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
The government determines which of the above programs an applicant is eligible for once their profile is submitted.
The Express Entry system is a great way for foreign skilled workers to immigrate to Canada, as it is one of the fastest immigration pathways as well as one of the largest immigration entry points. Successful applicants can find themselves in Canada within as little as six months.
When applying through the Express Entry system, applicants have the chance of receiving one of the 105,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) that the Express Entry is issuing in 2021. Receiving an ITA means that the applicant is given the opportunity for Canadian permanent residency.
How does the Express Entry system work?
Only after the applicant has met the Express Entry requirements, can they create an online profile. They will need the following to create the profile:
- Passport or travel document;
- Education credential assessment report;
- Language test results;
- Certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if they have one);
- Proof of work experience (if they have one); and
- Provincial Nomination (if they have one).
The applicant’s online profile needs to be submitted within 60 days in order to not start over again. This can be very costly to the applicant because there is a tie-breaking rule that states if more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
All eligible applicants will be placed in a pool and be given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The CRS score will determine the applicant’s ranking in the pool, meaning the higher the CRS score, the higher the chance of the applicant receiving an ITA.
Did you know?
If an applicant is not successful in the first draw, they are able to stay in the Express Entry pool for a year and work on improving their CRS score.
How are CRS points scored?
The applicant’s total CRS score is made up of two sections:
- Core CRS Points - 600; and
- Additional CRS points -600.
The maximum score that can be achieved is 1,200 points.
The applicant can achieve this score with the following:
Core CRS Points
- Skills and experience;
- Spouse or common-law partner factors, such as their language or skill;
- Skills transferability, including education and work experience.
Additional CRS points
- Canadian degrees, diplomas or certificates;
- A valid job offer;
- A nomination from a province or territory;
- A sibling living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident; and
- Strong French language skills.
One of the best immigration pathways, especially when an applicant wants to immigrate to New Brunswick in 2021, is through the Provincial Nomination Program.
Provincial Nomination Program
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program put in place by an agreement made between the local provinces and the government. The agreement states that local provinces may nominate qualified skilled workers from around the globe to work in a specific province, in this case, New Brunswick.
Immigrate to New Brunswick through the PNP
For an applicant to increase their chances of receiving a nomination, they should ensure their skills are in demand in New Brunswick. In the table below are several in-demand jobs in New Brunswick.
| Occupations In-demand List | |
|---|---|
| NOC Code | Eligible Occupations |
| 2131 | Civil Engineers |
| 3012 | Registered Nurse |
| 3233 | Licensed Practical Nurse |
| 6211 | Retail Store Supervisor |
| 4152 | Social Workers |
| 7251 | Plumbers |
| 7237 | Welders |
| 7252 | Pipefitters |
| 7312 | Mechanics |
| 7511 | Transport Truck Drivers |
How to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program
Direct Application Process
The applicant’s first step is to create a profile through the INB System, which is the online application system for New Brunswick. Top applicants will then receive an invitation to apply for a nomination. Applicants are then required to submit documents such as language test results and their job offer letter. Once nominated, candidates need to submit a paper application via mail or courier. The wait for results can be anywhere from 15 to 19 months.
Express Entry Application Process
If applicants decide to apply via the Express Entry system, they will have two options.
- Expression of interest - applicants can express interest in New Brunswick through their Express Entry profile. New Brunswick will nominate applicants who have the required skills and experience.
- Apply through a Provincial Nominee Express Entry Stream.
This option certainly has its benefits, as it could take as little as six months. The chance of receiving an ITA is also much higher.
And lastly, another great program that will allow foreign skilled workers to work and live in New Brunswick is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.
What is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot?
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is aimed at skilled workers who are seeking permanent residence in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces, in this case, New Brunswick. It helps New Brunswick employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they have not been able to fill locally. There are three programs employers can hire a foreign skilled worker through, they are:
- Atlantic International Graduate Program.
- Atlantic High-Skilled Program.
- Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program.
Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
- To apply for this program, applicants must have at least one year's experience working in a position that requires a high school education or job-specific training;
- Applicants must have a high school diploma equal to a Canadian credential, for which you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report;
- Applicants will need to take an approved language test to prove they are proficient enough in English or French to live and work in Canada; and
- Have proof of funds that meet the minimum required amount to support yourself as well as any dependents regardless of whether they are joining you in Canada or not.
Atlantic High-skilled Program
- To apply for this program, applicants must have at least one year of experience working in management, professional or skilled job;
- Applicants must have a foreign degree or diploma equal to a Canadian credential, for which you will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report;
- Applicants will need to take an approved language test to prove they are proficient enough in English or French to live and work in Canada; and
- Have proof of funds that meet the minimum required amount to support yourself as well as any dependents regardless of whether they are joining you in Canada or not.
Atlantic International Graduate Program
- This program is for individuals who have attained a qualification from a publicly funded institution in one of the Canadian Atlantic provinces;
- Applicants will need to have lived in the province for a minimum of 16 months in the two years before attaining their qualification;
- Applicants need to take a test, regardless of the language they completed their studies in; and
- Prove they will be able to support themselves as well as any dependents that will be staying with them.
Applicants will also need to have a job offer that meets specific requirements. They are the following:
- The offer must be completed on an Offer of Employment to a Foreign National form;
- Employers must be designated as on taking part in the AIP by the province;
- Only full-time jobs qualify, this means a minimum of 30 paid working hours per week;
- It is the correct job skill type for the program as listed by the National Occupational Classification;
- The offer must be for a minimum of one year; and
- Applicants should meet the requirements as stated by the job offer.
Why Move to New Brunswick?
New Brunswick, compared to many other provinces, has a relatively low cost of housing
New Brunswick is also known for its welcoming communities, who genuinely help one another wherever possible. Moving to Canada as a newcomer will not be as stressful when there are helping hands.
Although we have explained how to immigrate to New Brunswick in 2021, the actual process can be complex. To increase your chances of success, click on the link below to get in touch with our experienced immigration team.