As of September 2021, when I last updated my information, the Canadian province of New Brunswick offered a number of immigration streams and initiatives aimed at luring skilled laborers, business owners, and investors to the area. It is important to check the official website of the Government of New Brunswick or speak with a licensed immigration consultant or legal professional for the most recent information, as immigration laws and programs are subject to change. Some of the most important immigration initiatives that New Brunswick offered were as follows:
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) gave the province the ability to propose people who possess the knowledge, expertise, and credentials needed to boost the region's economy, as well as their families. Among the many streams offered by the NBPNP were the Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream, Business Immigration Stream, Skilled Workers with Employer Support Stream, and Express Entry Labour Market Stream.
The province's priority occupations were the focus of the Express Entry Labour Market Stream, which was designed to match the federal Express Entry system.
Employers in New Brunswick who were unable to fill positions locally were able to hire foreign workers through the Employer Support Stream for Skilled Workers. To be eligible, candidates had to get a job offer from a company in New Brunswick.
The Business Immigration Stream was created for anyone who wished to start, buy, or invest in a business in New Brunswick. Investors and entrepreneurs had their own subcategories.
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream: Designed for foreign graduates wishing to launch and run a business in New Brunswick, this stream catered to post-secondary universities outside of the country.
Those who have accepted a job offer from a New Brunswick business were eligible to apply for the Family Support Worker and Nurse Streams, which catered to people with prior experience in particular healthcare fields.
The Atlantic provinces and the federal government collaborated on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP), which attracted foreign graduates and skilled laborers to the region. New Brunswick took part in this program.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream was created for post-secondary graduates from New Brunswick universities who wished to launch a company within the province.
Entrepreneurial Stream: This stream was designed for people who wanted to start or buy a business in New Brunswick and had senior management or business ownership experience.