Provincial Nominee Program Business Plan applicants
New Brunswick recognizes that immigration is a source of skills, entrepreneurship, expertise, international links, and capital, which create additional employment and investment. Through the Provincial Nominee Program, New Brunswick actively seeks qualified immigrants who will fill labour market shortages, or create employment and business opportunities here.
Criteria:
To be considered as a business plan applicant:
you must have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner;
your business skills must be relevant to the business you intend to pursue in New Brunswick;
you must have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture without third party assistance and to support your family for a period of up to two years (the personal net worth requirement will vary based on business venture proposed);
you are required to participate in the business in an active managerial role.
The ability to speak English and/or French is critical to your success as an entrepreneur in New Brunswick. We expect you to have a basic knowledge of English and/or French and be able to understand and answer the questions during the interview with New Brunswick officials. If we are not satisfied that you have sufficient knowledge of the language to carry on a business in New Brunswick, you will be required to take intensive language training and to participate in a second interview prior to nomination.
As an applicant to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick and are required to sign a declaration stating your intention to live and work in this province. Provincial Nominees are likely to see their application for immigration to Canada processed expeditiously.
Complete the Self-Assessment Guide
To be considered under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, you must obtain a minimum of 50 points.
Submit the completed preliminary Evaluation form
If you score at least 50 points, complete the Business Immigration Evaluation form and forward to the Population Growth Secretariat along with required documentation. The certified translations may be in English or in French.
Interview in New Brunswick (Exploratory visit)
A New Brunswick Program Officer will review your preliminary evaluation and documentation. If you meet the requirements as a business applicant, you will be contacted with an interview date in New Brunswick. During the interview, you will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of the business sector you are interested in pursuing in New Brunswick. Therefore, you should expect to spend at least five (5) full business days in New Brunswick prior to your scheduled interview to:
research the business environment;
consult with economic development agencies;
identify opportunities related to your field of expertise
explore education, housing and community facilities.
You are responsible for making your own schedule and appointments. Please refer to Exploratory Visit Requirements for suggested contacts. Applicants who need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada will receive a Notice of Appointment letter from the Population Growth Secretariat . The letter will be mailed (or faxed) directly to you or your representative and not to the visa post. When making application for a Temporary Resident Visa to the Government of Canada you should include this letter. Granting of Temporary Resident Visas is the responsibility of the Government of Canada and their decision is final.
Submit a Business Plan
Following a positive interview, you will be required to submit a detailed business plan for approval by an official from the Province of New Brunswick . The business plan should provide details of the business idea(s) developed during your visit to New Brunswick and include such things as the type of business, description of business (start-up, purchase, partnership, etc.) products and/or services, customers, responsibilities, relevant experience, a market overview, competition, location of the business and related costs, etc. Please refer to the Business Plan Requirements for more details.
During the interview, you will be advised if your business plan should be submitted with the application for immigration or prior to submission of the application.
Submit an Application for Immigration
You must organize the forms and supporting documents according to the Document Checklist included in the Application Guide and forward the complete application to the Population Growth Secretariat. For specific instructions, read the section on How to Complete the Forms. Some Canadian Visa Offices may have additional specific requirements. You must determine where your application will be processed and download the specific instructions from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/applications/skilled-mission.html.
Written notice of the final decision
Upon final review of the completed application, you will receive written notification of the decision about nomination for immigration under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. If you have been nominated, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate Canadian Visa Office for final processing, along with the New Brunswick certificate of nomination.
A nomination certificate issued by the Province of New Brunswick does not guarantee the issuance of a Permanent Resident Visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The final decision regarding your application will be made by the Government of Canada .
For additional information about immigrating to Canada , obtain and read an Immigration Canada Guide for Provincial Nominees, which is also available directly from the Canadian visa post serving your country.
Which forms do I include in my application? The Application Guide - Forms outlines the requirements for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. It contains information about the application process and application forms.
