Immigration to New Brunswick
Immigration to New Brunswick — Expert Guidance from Our Moncton Office
New Brunswick is one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces for new immigrants. With a welcoming economy, lower cost of living than major urban centres, and dedicated immigration pathways through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), NB offers real opportunity for skilled workers, international graduates, and families looking to build a life in Canada.
Next Arrival Immigration has a physical office in Moncton, New Brunswick. Our team of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) helps individuals and families navigate New Brunswick’s immigration pathways with personalised, professional support from start to finish.
Immigration Pathways to New Brunswick
New Brunswick offers several routes to permanent residence that are distinct from the rest of Canada. Below are the main pathways we help clients access.
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
The NBPNP allows New Brunswick to nominate skilled workers, international graduates, and business people who have the intention to settle and work in the province. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Express Entry CRS score — effectively guaranteeing an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
NBPNP Streams we handle:
Express Entry Labour Market Stream for skilled workers in the Express Entry pool who have a job offer or previous NB work experience
Skilled Worker with Employer Support Stream for workers with a valid NB job offer in an eligible occupation
Skilled Worker without Employer Support Stream for workers in priority occupations who intend to settle in NB
International Graduate with Employer Support Stream for recent graduates of Canadian institutions with a valid NB job offer
Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream For international graduates who want to start a business in NB
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and live in Atlantic Canada — including New Brunswick. Unlike standard Express Entry, AIP requires a job offer from a designated employer in the region.
Who qualifies:
- Skilled workers with a job offer from a designated NB employer
- International graduates from an Atlantic Canadian institution with a job offer
- Workers in intermediate or lower-skilled occupations with specific employer support
We help clients identify designated employers, prepare job offer documentation, and manage the full AIP application process.
Express Entry — Federal Programs
Even without a provincial nomination, many New Brunswick residents and applicants to Canada are eligible for federal Express Entry pathways:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Points-based assessment for skilled workers abroad
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) For workers already in Canada with eligible skilled work experience
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) For workers in eligible skilled trades
Our consultants assess your CRS score, identify profile-boosting opportunities, and manage your full Express Entry profile submission.
Family Sponsorship
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in New Brunswick, you can sponsor eligible family members for permanent residence. Sponsored family members include:
- Spouses and common-law partners
- Dependent children
- Parents and grandparents (through the Parents and Grandparents Program or Super Visa)
We handle both the sponsor’s and the applicant’s sides of the process.
Work Permits for New Brunswick
Temporary workers coming to New Brunswick may be eligible for:
Employer-specific work permits with or without an LMIA
LMIA-exempt work permits under international agreements (CUSMA/USMCA, intra-company transfers)
Open work permits for spouses of eligible workers or PR applicants
Many NB work permit holders transition to permanent residence through the NBPNP or AIP after meeting residency and work experience requirements.
Why New Brunswick?
New Brunswick is Atlantic Canada’s bilingual province — and one of the most immigration-friendly in the country. Here is why our clients choose NB:
Lower cost of living housing, transportation, and daily costs are significantly lower than Toronto or Vancouver
Strong job market in healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture, and manufacturing
Bilingual province French and English are both official languages, opening pathways for francophone applicants
Welcoming communities Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John have well-established newcomer support services
Atlantic Immigration Program advantage NB employers actively recruit internationally, creating genuine job offer opportunities
NBPNP bonus points a provincial nomination adds 600 points to Express Entry, fast-tracking PR for qualifying applicants
Our Moncton Immigration Consultants
Next Arrival Immigration’s Moncton office serves clients across New Brunswick and all Atlantic provinces. Our team provides:
Free initial consultations we assess your eligibility and explain your options before you commit
Full case management from profile creation to PR confirmation, we handle every step
RCIC-regulated service all consultants are licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
Two-location support our Moncton and Scarborough offices work together, giving you access to a broader team