New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) - Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a collaborative effort between the federal government and the four Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This program aims to address labor market shortages in the Atlantic region by facilitating the recruitment of foreign workers to fill job vacancies in various sectors.

New Brunswick, as one of the participating provinces, plays a crucial role in the Atlantic Immigration Program by identifying and nominating eligible candidates who have received job offers from designated employers in the province.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Atlantic Immigration Program through New Brunswick, applicants must meet the following key requirements:

  1. Possess a job offer from a designated employer in New Brunswick. The employer must have been approved to participate in the program and have demonstrated a genuine need for foreign workers to fill specific job vacancies.
  2. Meet the education, work experience, and language proficiency requirements set by the employer and the NBPNP for the specific job position.
  3. Demonstrate a genuine intention to reside in New Brunswick permanently.
  4. Satisfy any additional criteria established by the NBPNP, such as age, settlement funds, or adaptability factors.

 

It’s important to note that applicants can be residing abroad or already in Canada on a temporary status, such as a work permit or study permit, at the time of applying for the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Application Process

The application process for the Atlantic Immigration Program through New Brunswick involves the following steps:

  1. Designated employers in New Brunswick identify foreign workers who meet the job requirements and nominate them for the program.
  2. Nominated workers submit their applications to the NBPNP, providing all required documents, including educational credentials, language test results, proof of settlement funds, and any other supporting documentation.
  3. The NBPNP evaluates the applications based on the program’s criteria, the employer’s specific workforce needs, and the candidate’s potential to contribute to the province’s economic and social development.
  4. If approved, the nominated worker receives a nomination certificate from the province of New Brunswick.
  5. With the provincial nomination, the worker can then apply for permanent residence through the Federal Atlantic Immigration Program stream, bypassing the traditional Express Entry system.

 

The Atlantic Immigration Program provides a streamlined pathway for foreign workers to obtain permanent residency in New Brunswick while addressing the province’s labor market needs and supporting economic growth in the Atlantic region.

Successful applicants through this program can enjoy the benefits of permanent residency in New Brunswick, including the ability to live and work in the province indefinitely, access to social services, and the potential for Canadian citizenship after meeting the residency requirements.

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a collaborative effort that aims to attract and retain skilled foreign workers, contributing to the long-term prosperity and development of New Brunswick and the broader Atlantic region.

However, New Brunswick has temporarily paused applications under the AIP for the rest of 2024 after reaching its candidate allocation limit. These changes, announced on November 15, affect specific programs that were previously open to skilled workers and international graduates.

The affected pathways include the New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot, and the Exploratory Visit Connection under the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative.

The suspensions are temporary and is expected to last until the end of the year (2024). Candidates who have already submitted applications or received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) will still be processed. The AIP remains open and operational in the other Atlantic provinces: Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

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