Open ProvincesImmigrating to New Brunswick: nominee program, steps and processing times
The provincial nominee program of New Brunswick, the two ways to apply with a nomination, how to follow your application and what to do on arrival.
The provincial or territorial nominee program
New Brunswick runs the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). A province or territory can nominate people who want to live and work there; a nomination then leads to a permanent residence application to the federal government. Official program page ↗
Two ways to apply after a nomination
- Through Express Entry ↗: a nomination adds points to your Express Entry profile.
- Outside Express Entry ↗: a paper or online application directly to IRCC.
Follow your application
When you arrive
Follow the first steps in New Brunswick (health card, driver’s licence, taxes, online accounts), then see renting and working.
Source: IRCC, Provincial Nominee Program ↗, read on 2026-11-13.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
- Renting in New Brunswick: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in New Brunswick: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to New Brunswick: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in New Brunswick: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in New Brunswick: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in New Brunswick: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in New Brunswick: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in New Brunswick: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in New Brunswick: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in New Brunswick: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to New Brunswick: nominee program, steps and processing times