New Brunswick, the largest of Canada's three Maritime Provinces is the only constitutionally bilingual province (French and English) in the federation. The provincial capital is Fredericton. Population (Statistics Canada in 2007) is 750,851. Approximately, 1.7 million, people visited New Brunswick in 2006. Average temperatures in N.B are as follows; in January -9 to2 (middle of winter), May 10 to 8 (middle of spring), July 26 to 20 (middle of summer), October 7 to 5 (middle of fall).
Canadian Immigration - Provincial Nominee - Business Stream
Immediate Benefits!
- An unconditional Canadian Visa;
- Permanent resident status upon arrival in Canada;
- The possibility of Canadian Citizenship, three years after arrival;
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program - Business Stream
New Brunswick, the largest of Canada's three Maritime Provinces is the only constitutionally bilingual province (French and English) in the federation. The provincial capital is Fredericton. Population (Statistics Canada in 2007) is 750,851. Approximately, 1.7 million, people visited New Brunswick in 2006. Average temperatures in N.B are as follows; in January -9 to2 (middle of winter), May 10 to 8 (middle of spring), July 26 to 20 (middle of summer), October 7 to 5 (middle of fall).
Through the Provincial Nominee Program, New Brunswick actively seeks qualified immigrants who will fill labor market shortages, or create employment and business opportunities. New Brunswick has signed a Provincial Nominee Agreement with the federal government, which allows the province to play a more active role in immigration by selecting a number of immigrants to fulfill specific economic needs.
To be considered as an Entrepreneur Applicant:- You must have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner;
- Your business skills must be relevant to the business you intend to pursue in New Brunswick;
- You must have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture without third party assistance and to support your family for a period of up to two years (net worth of at least $300,000). The personal net worth requirement will vary based on business venture proposed;
- You are required to participate in the business in an active managerial role;
- The ability to speak English and/or French is critical to your success as an entrepreneur in New Brunswick;
- Score a minimum of 50 points;
- You will make a minimum investment of CDN $125,000.00;
- Prior to nomination you must make a CDN $75,000.00 conditionally refundable deposit;
If eligibility criteria have been met and the business plan or business proposal has been approved, you will be assessed according to selection criteria for five (5) factors: age, language skills, education, adaptability and business experience. A minimum of 50 points is required. If there is a difference between the score that you assign yourself and the score assigned by the New Brunswick Immigration Program Officer, the Officer's assessment will prevail.
1. AGE
Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 55. Your age is considered as of the day the application for permanent residence is opened at the Provincial Nominee office.
| Age | 21-24 | 25-44 | 45-50 | 50-55 |
| Points | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
2. LANGUAGE
Applicants who are fluent in English or French will receive a score of 10 points; if fluently bilingual in English and French, a bonus of five (5) points will be added, for a total of 15 points. Otherwise, scoring will be based on your ability to speak, read and write English and/or French. An applicant who cannot speak, read or write either English or French, or both, at a basic level may be disqualified.
| Skill | Speaking Ability | English or French | Second Language |
| High | Can communicate effectively in most social and work situations | 8 to 10 | 4 to 5 |
| Moderate | Can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work settings | 5 to 7 | 1 to 3 |
| Basic | Can communicate, with some difficulty, in predictable situations and on familiar topics | 3 to 4 | 0 |
SCORE (Maximum 15 points)
3. EDUCATION
Points will be awarded for the highest level of education completed by the applicant.
| Highest level completed | Requirements | Points |
| Secondary school | Diploma, certificate or equivalent | 10 |
| Trade, apprenticeship or occupational certification | At least two (2) years full-time post-secondary training or completed a university degree or its equivalent that required at least three (3) years of full-time study. | 15 |
| Post-graduate university studies or equivalent | Master's or Doctorate degree or has acquired a post-degree professional designation or Master Trade designation. | 18 |
4. ADAPTABILITY
Prior to assigning points for adaptability, Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate his/her genuine intention and ability to successfully settle in New Brunswick.
| Family | Applicant, or spouse/common-law partner, has a son, daughter, brother, sister, mother, father, child, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew living in New Brunswick as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. | 10 |
| Education | Applicant completed at least one (1) year of post-secondary education in NB | 5 |
| OR | ||
| completed at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in NB | 10 | |
| Employment (Applicant and spouse) | Applicant worked in New Brunswick for at least one (1) of the last five (5) years | 5 |
| OR | ||
| worked in New Brunswick for at least two (2) of the last five (5) years | 10 | |
| Spouse has worked in New Brunswick for at least six (6) months in the last calendar year. | 5 | |
| Research | Applicant demonstrates knowledge of the business sector he/she is interested in pursuing in NB as evidenced during the interview and written documents. | 1-5 |
| Business | Applicant has conducted substantial business with a New Brunswick based company in the last five (5) years. | 5 |
| Applicant has signed a letter of intent to purchase an existing business in New Brunswick or partner with an existing New Brunswick company. | 10 |
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
| Years of Experience Management experience will be evaluated during the interview in New Brunswick | Number of years the Applicant has owned a business or worked as a senior manager in a business setting during the last five (5) years. | ||||||
| If experience is not directly related to the intended business in New Brunswick, only half the points are awarded. |
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| Management Skills | An assessment of the Applicant's management skills in three (3) of the past five (5) years prior to submitting the application. | ||||||
| Keys areas of responsibility | Applicant must demonstrate proven management experience in planning, leading and organizing people, within a group, to achieve business goals | Finance Sales and marketing Human resources Operations | 2 2 2 2 | ||||
| Management of full-time employees | Include only employees that report directly to the Applicant | 10, or more 9, or less | 4 2 | ||||
| Authority for decisions | Applicant must be involved in the decision making of the company | Business owner Senior Manager | 4 2 | ||||
| SCORE (Maximum 25 points) | |||||||