Question 1

What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The NBPNP has multiple streams for skilled workers and graduates: the Express Entry stream for federal Express Entry candidates with NB ties or in-demand occupations; the Skilled Workers with Employer Support stream for workers with NB job offers; the Skilled Workers Without a Job Offer stream for workers with NB connections; the International Graduates stream for recent UNB or other NB post-secondary graduates; and the Business Applicants stream. NB is one of Canada's most immigration-friendly provinces, actively recruiting to address labour shortages in healthcare, manufacturing, and IT. Maritime Immigration Advisors guides Fredericton-area applicants on NBPNP eligibility.

Question 2

What are the advantages of the Atlantic Immigration Program for New Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

The AIP is particularly active in New Brunswick given the province's labour shortages and employer base. NB AIP-designated employers can nominate foreign workers and recent graduates directly — bypassing the competitive CRS score requirements of Express Entry. AIP applicants benefit from: no minimum CRS score; streamlined processing (often faster than provincial PNPs); access to settlement services from the moment of nomination; and NB's comparatively lower cost of living. Maritime Immigration Advisors advises both NB employers seeking AIP designation and workers seeking AIP-eligible employment.

Question 3

How does New Brunswick support newcomer settlement?

Accepted Answer

New Brunswick has invested significantly in newcomer settlement and retention, driven by its active population growth strategy. Settlement supports include: Welcome and Information Centres in Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John; MOSAIC-NB and other settlement organisations; French language training (New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province); employer integration programmes; and community welcoming initiatives. For French-speaking immigrants, NB's Acadian communities and official bilingualism create a uniquely supportive environment. Maritime Immigration Advisors advises on both immigration pathway and settlement services for Fredericton-area newcomers.

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