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Express Entry Labour Market Stream
New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream (EELMS) is one of the streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) operated by the province of New Brunswick. This stream is designed to target high-skilled foreign workers who can contribute to the New Brunswick economy.
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Note that the New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream operates on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system, and will only accept EOIs from individuals who meet specific conditions, which are separate from the eligibility criteria for the stream. As of July 26th 2019, the program is accepting EOIs from those who meet the following criteria:
- Must have an active Express Entry profile
- Must be currently living and working in New Brunswick, a letter of employment from the employer must be included with the EOI
- Must be working in a position at NOC Code 0, A, or B, NOC code must be included with the EOI
- Must hold a valid Canadian Work Permit
- Must have a valid language test scores in either English or French equal to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 (CLB 7)
- Must have an Educational Credentials Assessment (ECA) showing education equivalent to a Canadian High School diploma
Candidates who are successfully nominated through the New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream will be invited to submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence. This stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry immigration system. In order to be eligible for the stream, a candidate must have an active profile in Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program.
The province of New Brunswick regularly organizes events overseas for foreign nationals who wish to immigrate to Canada. Please refer to our schedule of upcoming New Brunswick information sessions and job fairs. Those who are successful through these information sessions may be eligible to immigrate to Canada through the New Brunswick PNP or the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.
Program Requirements
| Requirement | Â |
|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile | Yes |
| Connection to Province | No |
| Job Offer | No |
| Language Proficiency | CLB 7 |
| Level of Education | High school |
| Work Experience | NOC 0, A, or B 1 year |
| Investment Requirement | None |
Express Entry Profile
New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system. In order to be considered, candidates must have an active Express Entry profile. Note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program to be eligible for this stream.
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Language Proficiency
All candidates must demonstrate language proficiency in English or French consistent with Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.
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Level of Education
Candidates must have at least the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma.
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Work Experience
Candidates must have at least one year of full-time, continuous work experience in an occupation identified as National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B.
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Age
Candidates must be between 22 and 55 years old on the day their application is received.
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Selection Factors
Candidates must score at least 67 points on the stream’s selection factors.
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Expression of Interest
Candidates must be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest to the stream. The requirements to submit an Expression of Interest are separate from the eligibility requirements of the stream and change frequently. As of October 1st, 2018, the program was temporarily closed to new EOIs. Those interested will have to wait for the program to reopen. Previously, the program has prioritized applicants with New Brunswick work experience or offers of employment, French-language proficiency, experience in an in-demand occupation, and/or having relatives living in New Brunswick.
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Settlement Funds
Candidates must meet the settlement funds requirement as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This can be demonstrated through their own finances, or through maintaining a valid offer of employment.
Application Procedure
The New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream operates on an Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Candidates who are eligible for the stream must first submit a profile to the federal Express Entry pool and then submit an EOI to the NBPNP by email. The NBPNP also sometimes pauses intake of new EOIs. Unlike most other provinces, New Brunswick does not publish when they will open to accept new EOIs.  The NBPNP will review the EOIs received, and invite some applicants to submit complete applications for provincial nomination.
The province of New Brunswick will, on occasion, be inviting candidates directly from the Federal Express Entry pool. These candidates may not have submitted an Expression of Interest to the program, and their selection will be based on their eligibility for the stream and the labour-market needs of New Brunswick. Candidates selected directly from the pool will receive a Letter of Interest from the province through their Express Entry account.
Applicants will be chosen based on how highly they rank on the New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream Selection Factors. Applicants who are invited to do so must submit a complete application for provincial nomination within 60 days of receiving the invitation. This stream charges a $250 CAD application fee per applicant. Successful applicants will receive a nomination from New Brunswick, which they have 30 days to accept.
After accepting the provincial nomination, the applicant’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score will increase by 600 points, virtually guaranteeing they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.
After receiving an ITA, the applicant must prepare and submit an official application for Canadian permanent residence within the designated timeframe. Applications for permanent residence submitted through Express Entry are generally processed within six months.
New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream Selection Factors
| Factor | Max Points |
|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Age | 12 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Minimum Pass Score | 67 |
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Economic and Business Immigration Options
Economic and business immigration options are for professionals who have skills that support the Canadian economy. Each program differs greatly in the qualifications required so no one-size-fits-all description is possible.Â
Economic and business immigration categories include:
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Express Entry
- Quebec ImmigrationÂ
- Investor Programs
- Entrepreneur and Self-Employed Programs
- Other federal classes of immigration like the Caregivers Program, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, and the Agri-Food Pilot are also options under the umbrella of economic immigration to Canada.Â
Family Sponsorship
Family sponsorship is a category of immigration available to the family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.Â
Family members eligible to sponsor include:
- Spouse or common-law/conjugal partner
- Dependent child (adopted or biological)Â
- Parents and grandparentsÂ
In some circumstances, you may be eligible to sponsor other family members outside the above-mentioned categories. If you have no other eligible relatives to sponsor you may sponsor the following family members:
- Orphaned brother or sister
- Orphaned nephew or niece
- Orphaned grandchild
Humanitarian and Refugee Immigration
Canada has an international reputation as a leader in accepting new refugees and other immigrants for humanitarian and compassionate reasons. A significant portion of Canada’s annual immigration target is dedicated to admitting refugees.
How Much Money do You Need to Immigrate to Canada?
The cost of immigrating to Canada through Express Entry is generally about $2,300 CAD for a single applicant, or about $4,500 CAD for a couple. This amount does not include the settlement funds that many candidates must show to be eligible for Canadian immigration; this amount will vary by family size, starting at around $13,000 CAD for a single applicant. If a candidate is applying through a provincial program, additional fees may apply. Proof of settlement funds are not required for those with a Canadian job offer or who are applying under the Canadian Experience Class.
All forms of business immigration require significant investment in Canada. It might require the applicant to have invested in a Canadian company or require an applicant to make an interest free loan to the federal or provincial government.
In most cases, you do not provide financial information to sponsor a spouse or dependent child. If you are sponsoring other family members like a parent or grandparent, there is a financial requirement that will need to be met in order to be eligible to apply.
If you are applying under humanitarian and compassionate grounds applications, no financial requirements exist. The only time financial information is required under this category of immigration is if the refugee is a privately sponsored applicant. In that case, the Canadian group sponsoring the refugee must demonstrate that they have raised sufficient funds to sponsor the resettlement of the refugee candidate.
What are the Requirements to Immigrate to Canada?
Each immigration program has its own minimum eligibility requirements. It is important to verify your eligibility prior to applying.
When submitting an application, the Canadian government will request various documents to verify your work experience, education, identity, and criminal and medical background. The types of required documents depend on the program to which you are applying.
In order to determine the documents, you will require, first you have to determine which immigration program is best for you!
