New Brunswick (Provincial)

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program operates an Entrepreneurial Stream and Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream aimed at professionals and graduates from New Brunswick institutions.

Entrepreneurial Stream Requirements

• – Have an eligible connection to New Brunswick.
• – Be aged between 22 and 55.
• – Minimum of two years post-secondary education degree or diploma.
• – Score at least level 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark exam for speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.
• – Have completed at least two years of full-time post-secondary education.
• – The legally-acquired personal net worth of at least $600,000, of which $300,000 must be available in unencumbered liquidity.
• – Invest at least $250,000 in a New Brunswick business, taking ownership of at least 33 percent.
• – Sign a Business Performance Agreement with the New Brunswick provincial government and pay a deposit of $100,000.
• – Business must create significant economic benefits to New Brunswick.
• – Show business experience – either three years of ownership or five years of senior management experience in the last five years.
• – Submit a business concept of 1,000 to 1,500 words.
• – Conduct an exploratory visit to New Brunswick, or participate in an information session offered by the New Brunswick provincial government.
• – Intend to live permanently in New Brunswick.

Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream Requirements

• – Be aged between 22 and 40.
• – Score at least level 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark for speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.
• – Have completed at least two years of full-time post-secondary education at a recognized New Brunswick university or community college.
• – Have lived in New Brunswick for the duration of the course (distance-learning courses do not qualify).
• – Have 100 percent owned and operated a business for one full year.
• – Have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit.
• – Intend to live permanently in New Brunswick.