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Guide for Skilled Worker Applicants (09-2011)

Guide for Skilled Worker ApplicantsNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

The Guide for Skilled Worker Applicants explains how you may apply to the Skilled Worker category of the NewBrunswick Provincial Nominee Program. Forms and instructions for completing your application are included inthis guide and available for download on our website atwww.gnb.ca/immigration . Consult our website to makesure you have the current version of this guide and application forms.

The New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Program will consider your application based on criteria outlined in thisguide. To determine if you meet the requirements as a Skilled Worker, carefully review the information beforesubmitting your application.

The Province of New Brunswick does not charge any fees for applications to the New Brunswick ProvincialNominee Program but requires that fees charged by Citizenship and Immigration Canada by included with anapplication.

The Program has been designed to allow you to complete the application process without paid assistance. Allapplications are processed according to the same criteria. No priority or special consideration is given to the filesprepared by an immigration representative.

Decisions on applications are final and there is no appeal process. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply two (2)years from notice that their application have been refused, providing their situation changes or they have newinformation to submit. Applicants also have the option to apply to the Government of Canada immigrationprograms with New Brunswick as their destination.

Thank you for considering New Brunswick as your new home in Canada.

All applicants must make a commitment to reside in New Brunswick, with his/her dependentsand are required to sign a declaration confirming their intention to live and work in this Province.

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Table of Contents

New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program ................................................................................. 3

Skilled Worker Streams ................................................................................................................... 3

Skilled Worker with Employer Support ............................................................................................ 4

Skilled Worker with Family Support ................................................................................................. 7

How to Apply for Permanent Residence........................................................................................ 11

Fees ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Immigration Representatives ......................................................................................................... 21

Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................................... 22

Forms to Submit with your Application

Applicant Information ...................................................................................................... NBPNP-001Information Release Form .............................................................................................. NBPNP-002Declaration of Commitment to New Brunswick .............................................................. NBPNP-003Skilled Worker with Employer Support ........................................................................... NBPNP-004Skilled Worker with Family Support ............................................................................... NBPNP-005

Document Checklist for Skilled Workers ................................................................... NBPNP-DCSW

Application for Permanent Residence in Canada ............................................................... IMM0008Schedule 1: Background / Declaration ............................................................................... IMM0008Schedule 4: Economic Classes Provincial NomineesAdditional Family Information ............................................................................................. IMM5406Use of a Representative (if applicable) ............................................................................... IMM5476

Contact Information

Mailing AddressPopulation Growth SecretariatNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program520 King Street, Suite 850P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, New BrunswickCanada E3B 6G3

Telephone 001 (506) 453-3981Fax 001 (506) 444-6729E-mail [email protected] www.gnb.ca/immigration

Business hoursMonday to Friday, 8:15AM 4:30PM Atlantic TimeClosed Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays
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New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a provincial immigration program made possiblethrough an agreement with the Government of Canada. As an economic program, it seeks immigrants who havethe qualifications and resources to live in New Brunswick and make a positive contribution to the provincialeconomy. New Brunswick recruits and nominates qualified skilled workers from around the world who have theintent and ability to move to New Brunswick.

The Provincial Nominee Program accelerates the immigration process by providing a Certificate of Nomination towhich can lead to faster processing of a permanent resident application by Citizenship and Immigration Canada(CIC). Nominations are granted at the sole discretion of the Government of New Brunswick. A nominationcertificate does not guarantee the issuance of a permanent resident visa by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

If you are nominated by the Government of New Brunswick, your application is forwarded to a Citizenship andImmigration Canada visa office for further evaluation and final decision on permanent resident status. You must

meet all Canadian immigration regulations including a medical examination and security and criminal checks.Successful applicants and dependent family members will each receive a permanent resident visa fromCitizenship and Immigration Canada. Final decisions on permanent resident visas are the sole responsibility ofCitizenship and Immigration Canada.

Skilled Worker Streams

Skilled worker applicants to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program are considered under two differentstreams and you must demonstrate that you have a level of support needed to successfully settle in NewBrunswick. To be considered for nomination as a skilled worker you must have:

(1.) A guaranteed offer of employment from a New Brunswick employer, or,

(2.) Family members who are citizens and permanent residents of New Brunswick, who have been living andworking in the province for a minimum of one (1) year, and who have made a commitment to assist you tosettle in New Brunswick.

Details for each stream are outlined in the following pages.


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Responsibilities of Employers

As an employer you are required to:

1. Assess the applicants job skillsand certification requirementsbefore completing theNBPNP-004.

2. Assess the applicants Englishand/or French language skillsneeded to perform theiremployment duties in yourbusiness.

3. Offer permanent, full-timeemployment in an area of skill

shortage.

Hiring Temporary Foreign WorkersAs an employer, you may be able tohire a foreign worker temporarily or tooffer a full-time job to a skilled workerand support his/her immigration toCanada.

For information on hiring temporaryforeign workers, employers shouldrefer to the Citizenship andImmigration Canada website at:www.cic.gc.ca/english/hire/index.asp.

Skilled Worker with Employer Support

New Brunswick recognizes that employers play an essential role in helping newcomers settle successfully in NewBrunswick and that immigrants can provide a valuable source of skilled workers to our labour force. This stream

helps employers retain foreign workers with the skills needed in a position they have been unable to fill withCanadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

Eligibility Criteria

As a skilled worker with employer support you may be eligible to apply to the New Brunswick Provincial NomineeProgram if you meet the following criteria:

You have an offer of permanent, full-time employment withan established New Brunswick company. If already in NewBrunswick as a temporary foreign worker, the applicant will havebeen working for the same employer for at least six (6) months

prior to submitting an application to the New Brunswick ProvincialNominee Program.

The work offered is in an area of skill shortage. Youremployer may be asked to demonstrate that he/she has beenunable to find a Canadian citizen or permanent resident ofCanada to perform the job duties.

The job offer meets New Brunswick employment standards.The Employment Standards Branch of the Departmentof Post-Secondary Education and Labour is dedicated to providingservices to New Brunswick employers and employees for fair andequitable workplace practices. For more information, review the

fact sheets atwww.gnb.ca/0308/index-e.asp.

The job offer must provide comparable industry rates of pay.

You have all of the qualifications and/or licenses needed tofulfill the job duties. For information on access tooccupations in Canada visit the Canadian Information Centre forInternational Credentials atwww.cicic.ca.

You have the English, French or both language skillsrequired to fulfill your job duties. Your prospective employer isrequired to assess your language skills prior to submitting anapplication to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.

You obtain a score of 50 or higher in the selection criteriafor skilled workers with employer support. Detailsare available in this guide.

You make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick. As an applicant to the New BrunswickProvincial Nominee Program you must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick and arerequired to sign a declaration of intention to live and work in this province.
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Selection Factors Skilled Worker with Employer Support

When eligibility criteria have been met, skilled workers will then be assessed according to selection criteria for fivefactors: age, language skills, education, work experience and adaptability. Successful applicants must meet

eligibility criteria and obtain a minimum score of 50 points under the selection criteria before nomination will beconsidered. If there is a difference between the score that you assign yourself and the score assigned by theNew Brunswick Immigration Program Officer, the Officers assessment will prevail.

1. AGESkilled workers with employer support must be between the ages of 21 and 55. Your age is considered as of theday the application for permanent residence is received at the Provincial Nominee office.

Age 21-24 25-44 45-50 50-55

Points 4 10 8 6

SCORE (Maximum 10 points)

2. LANGUAGEApplicants who are fluent in English or French will receive a score of 10 points; if fluently bilingual in English andFrench, a bonus of five (5) points will be added, for a total of 15 points. Otherwise, scoring will be based on yourability to speak, read and write English and/or French. An applicant who cannot speak, read or write eitherEnglish or French, or both, at a basic level may be disqualified. A language test may be required.

Skill Speaking AbilityEnglish or

FrenchSecond

Language

High Can communicate effectively in most social and work situations 8 to 10 4 to 5

Moderate Can communicate comfortably in familiar social and work settings 5 to 7 1 to 3

BasicCan communicate, with some difficulty, in predictable situations andon familiar topics

3 to 4 0


3. EDUCATIONPoints will be awarded for the highest level of education completed by the applicant.

Highest level completed Requirements Points

Secondary school Diploma, certificate or equivalent 10

Trade, apprenticeship oroccupational certification

At least two (2) years full-time post-secondary training or completed auniversity degree or its equivalent that required at least three (3) years offull-time study.

15

Post-graduate universitystudies or their equivalent

Masters or Doctorate degree or has acquired a post-degree professionaldesignation or Master Trade designation.

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4. WORK EXPERIENCEThe number of years the principal applicant has in his/her intended occupation during the last five (5) years.

Work experience 1 year 2 years 3 years4 or more

yearsPoints 2 4 8 10


5. ADAPTABILITYPrior to assigning points for adaptability, the Applicant must satisfactorily demonstrate his/her genuine intentionand ability to successfully settle in New Brunswick.

Family(Applicant orspouse)

Applicant, or spouse/common-law partner, has a son, daughter, brother, sister,mother, father, child, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew living in NewBrunswick as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

10

Education(Applicant)

Applicant completed at least one (1) year of post-secondary education in NB 5

ORcompleted at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in NB 10

Employment(Applicant)

Applicant worked in New Brunswick for at least one (1) of the last five (5) years 10

ORworked in New Brunswick for at least two (2) of the last five (5) years 15

Labour MarketOpinion(Applicant)

Applicant has a positive labour market opinion (LMO) from the Department ofHuman Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

10

Job Skills(Applicant)

Applicant can demonstrate successful employment in a second occupation, wherethe occupation is different from the Applicants intended occupation. The

occupation must be skilled and supported by a diploma or trade certificate.

5

Employment(Spouse)

Spouse has worked in New Brunswick for at least six (6) months in the last year. 5


YOUR TOTAL SCORE


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Skilled Worker with Family Support

New Brunswick recognizes the value of family in the successful settlement of newcomers to the Province. Inresponse, the Skilled Worker with Family Support stream has been launched to enhance the strength of

immigrant families and communities in New Brunswick. It will enable citizens and permanent residents of NewBrunswick, who have been living and working in the province for a minimum of one (1) year, to assist familymembers to settle in New Brunswick.

Both the Applicant and the family supporter will be assessed, as both are critical to the success of theNomination.

The Applicantwill be assessed on an offer of full time employment or employment skills based on education andtraining, language skills, work experience, age and ability to adapt to New Brunswick, surrounded by a supportivefamily.

The Supporterwill be assessed on his/her commitment to the immigration process and the successful settlementof his/her family member. The Supporter will also be evaluated on his/her strong connection to New Brunswick.

Eligibility Criteria, Applicants

Eligible Applicants to the Skilled Worker with Family Support streammay be a daughter or son; step-daughter or step-son; sister or brother;step-sister or step-brother; sister-in-law or brother-in-law; niece ornephew; or, a grandchild.

Ineligible Applicants include:

Spouses and common-law partners; Parents and parents-in-law; Grandparents; and, Dependent children.

Ineligible family members listed above may be eligible to apply forpermanent residence through Citizenship and Immigration Canada.For details refer to:www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp.

Refugee claimants or failed refugee claimants living in Canada.

Individuals working in New Brunswick under a post-graduate work permit. They may be eligible under theSkilled Worker with Employer Support stream. For details visitwww.gnb.ca/immigration.

Temporary foreign workers with work permits. They may be eligible under the Skilled Worker with EmployerSupport stream. For details visitwww.gnb.ca/immigration.

Live-In Caregivers already working in Canada. They may be eligible under the special federal program forCaregivers. For details visithttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/caregiver/index.asp.

Eligible Applicants

A Skilled Worker with FamilySupport may only be one

of the following:

Daughter or son;

Step-daughter or step-son;

Sister or brother;

Step-sister or step-brother;

Sister-in-law or

brother-in-law;

Niece or nephew; or,

Grandchild.
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The following assessment worksheet will help you determine if you are eligible to apply to the New BrunswickProvincial Nominee Program. If you answer yes to all of the factors you may be eligible for nomination.

Factor Eligibility Criteria Yes No

Age You are between the ages of 21 and 49.

EducationYou have completed a post-secondary education course that was aminimum of one (1) year in duration and resulted in a degree, diplomaor certificate.

WorkExperience

You have a minimum of (2) years full-time work experience in yourintended occupation in New Brunswick, within the last five (5) years.

LanguageAbility

You have sufficient English and/or French language skills to work inyour intended occupation soon after you arrive in New Brunswick.

For an objective assessment of your English language skills submit anIELTS General Training (International English Language TestingSystem) test score with your application. A minimum score of 4.0 isrequired.

For an objective assessment of your French language skills submita Le Test de connaissance du franais(TCF), Le Diplmedtudes en langue franaise(DELF) or theDiplme approfondide langue franaise(DALF) with your application. A minimumlevel of 3 (361-540) is required.

Adaptability

You have a signed Declaration of Support from one or more eligiblefamily members living in New Brunswick (Skilled Worker with FamilySupport Form NBPNP-005).

You are employable in New Brunswick based on training andexperience related to your intended occupation, including any licenseor certification required in your country of residence.

You have an offer of full-time employment from an establishedbusiness located in New Brunswick. OR include details of youremployment search in the settlement support plan.

You can demonstrate a strong connection to New Brunswick, includinga settlement support plan from your Supporter.

Funds

You have enough money to live in New Brunswick for a short time after

arrival without work. The Applicant must have a minimum ofCDN$10,000.00 and CDN$2,000.00 for each accompanying familymember.


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Documented Proof ofFamily Relationship

The New Brunswick ProvincialNominee Program must be able totrace the relationship betweenApplicant and Supporter throughofficial documentation, as follows:

1. Photocopies of birth certificatesor passports showing the namesof common family members;

2. Marriage certificates showingthe names of common familymembers; and,

3. Government issued familyregistry and/or a family treelinking members through birthsand marriages.

Eligibility Criteria, Supporter

The Supporter may be eligible to support a skilled family worker to the New Brunswick Provincial NomineeProgram if he/she meets the following minimum criteria:

1. Be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada,living in New Brunswick for at least twelve (12) consecutivemonths at the time the skilled family members application issubmitted to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program.The Supporter must provide a copy of a Canadian permanentresident card, Canadian citizenship card, or Canadian Passport; andNew Brunswick Medicare card and New Brunswick Drivers license,if applicable.

2. Be a relative of the skilled family member. The Supporter must

have one of the following relationships to the skilled family applicant:parent, grandparent, sister or brother, step-sister or step-brother,sister-in-law or brother-in-law, or aunt or uncle.

3. Be able to provide documented proof of the Applicantsrelationship to the Supporter.

4. Be financially selfsupporting. The Supporter must not havereceived financial support through the New Brunswick SocialAssistance Program, federal Employment Insurance, or ResettlementAssistance Program within the last 12 months. The Supporter must

provide supporting documents such as a statement of income fromemployer tax returns.

5. Be willing to complete a New Brunswick Declaration of Support and be interviewed by an officer fromthe Immigration Division of the Population Growth Secretariat. This form must be witnessed and signedby a New Brunswick notary public or commissioner for oaths. It is illegal in New Brunswick for acommissioner for oaths to charge money to witness this document. A notary public may charge a fee.

6. If you are a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen who gained immigrant status as a BusinessApplicant under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program,you must have established yourbusiness and operated it for at least 12 months. You must provide several indicators of operating asuccessful business including tax records, audited financial statements and incorporation documents.

7. If you are a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen who gained immigrant status as a Skilled Workerunder the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program you must have worked in New Brunswick for aminimum of 12 months after receiving Permanent Resident status and be working here at the time the FamilyMembers application is submitted. You must provide evidence of ongoing employment in New Brunswick,including tax returns and a letter from your employer confirming your employment status.


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Responsibilities of Family Supporters

Agreeing to be a Supporter is a major responsibility.

1. You are promising to ensure that the applicant receives appropriate assistance and information with respect toemployment or job searches and processes for trade or professional licensing.

2. You commit to assisting with a settlement plan for the applicant and accompanying dependents to support theirintegration into New Brunswick, including arrangements for employment, accommodation, schools, banks,transportation, registration for Medicare and other government and community programs, religious or culturalfacilities.

3. The Family Member Supporter must complete a New Brunswick Declaration of Support and be interviewedby the NBPNP office. This form must be witnessed and signed by a New Brunswick notary public orcommissioner for oaths. (NOTE: It is illegal in New Brunswick for a commissioner for oaths to charge money towitness this document. A notary public may charge a fee.)

4. The supporter must be designated as the applicants representative who is authorized to communicate with theNBPNP if personal information is needed during the application process.

5. If the Supporter has supported or sponsored the applications of other relatives for immigration to Canada,she/he must provide this information include the current address and employment status of the previouslysupported or sponsored person(s).

You will NOT be eligible to support a skilled family members application if you:

1. Have sponsored a family member in the past through the Citizenship and Immigration Canada FamilySponsorship Program and failed to comply with the Sponsorship Agreement.

2. Have previously supported a skilled family applicant to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Programand the family member is not living and working in New Brunswick.

3. Have defaulted on a Court Order for alimony or child support.

4. Have been charged or convicted of a violent crime and/or are in prison.

5. Have been in receipt of social assistance, employment insurance or resettlement fundsduring the past 12months.

6. Have declared bankruptcy and have not yet been released.

7. Are a failed refugee claimant or a refugee claimant living in Canada.


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How to Apply for Permanent Residence

STEP #1 Complete a Self Assessment

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may submit an application for permanent residence under the NewBrunswick Provincial Nominee Program. .

STEP #2 Complete the Forms included in this Application GuideYou must use the forms provided by the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. The forms are available inthis guide and on our website atwww.gnb.ca/immigration. The forms that are required depend on the streamunder which you are applying.

The following family members may be included in your application for permanent residence under the NewBrunswick Provincial Nominee Program:

(a) Your spouse or common-law partner;(b) Your dependent child or a dependent child of your spouse or common-law partner; and

(c) A dependent child of your dependent child.

STEP #3 Gather Your Supporting DocumentsCollect the documents needed to support your application following the applicable document checklist. ManyCanadian Visa Offices have specific requirements and an applicant must determine where his/her application willbe processed. Instructions can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website athttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-application.asp#visa_offices.

STEP #4 Submit your Application for Permanent ResidenceThe completed application should be sent to the:Population Growth SecretariatNew Brunswick Provincial Nominee ProgramHSBC Place520 King Street, Suite 850PO Box 6000Fredericton, New BrunswickCanada E3B 6G3

STEP #5 Applicant ReceivesWritten Notice of the Final decisionYou will receive written notification of the nomination decision. A nomination certificate issued by the Province ofNew Brunswick does not guarantee that a permanent resident visa will be issued by Citizenship and ImmigrationCanada. The final decision will be made by the Government of Canada.

STEP #6 Application is submitted to a Canadian Visa OfficeIf you are nominated, your application for permanent residence will be submitted to the Canadian Visa office thatservices your country. The Canadian Visa office will instruct you on medical examinations and securityclearances and, upon favourable results, issue your immigration visa for permanent residence.

STEP #7 Immigrate to New BrunswickWithin 30 days of landing as a permanent resident you are required to contact the New Brunswick ProvincialNominee Program.
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Important Definitions

Marriage, in respect of a marriage that took place outside Canada, means a marriage that is valid both under thelaws of the jurisdiction where it took place and under Canadian law.

Common-law partnermeans, in relation to a person, an individual who is cohabiting with the person in aconjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one (1) year.

Dependentchildin respect of a parent, means a child who:

(a) has one of the following relationships with the parent, namely,

(i) is the biological child of the parent, if the child has not been adopted by a person otherthan the spouse or common-law partner of the parent, or

(ii) is the adopted child of the parent; and

(b) is in one of the following situations of dependency, namely,

(i) is less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner,

(ii) has depended substantially on the financial support of the parent since before the age of 22 or if the child became a spouse or common-law partner before the age of 22, since becoming aspouse or common-law partner and, since before the age of 22 or since becoming a spouse orcommon-law partner, as the case may be, has been a student

(A) continuously enrolled in and attending a post-secondary institution that is accreditedby the relevant government authority, and

(B) actively pursuing a course of academic, professional or vocational training on a full-time basis, or

(iii) is 22 years of age or older and has depended substantially on the financial support of theparent since before the age of 22 and is unable to be financially self-supporting due to a physicalor mental condition.

Relativemeans a person who is related to another person by blood or adoption.

NOTE: Definitions were taken from the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227),available at:http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/I-2.5/SOR-2002-227/index.html.
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Fees

There are no application fees for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program however you must payprocessing and right of permanent residence fees to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Submit this formwith your CIC processing fee payment.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Processing FeeThe Citizenship and Immigration Canada processing fee is non-refundable whether your application is approvedor not. You will be advised by the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program when to pay the CIC processingfee. Fees apply to the principal applicant and each accompanying family member. Use the table below tocalculate the amount required in Canadian dollars.

CIC PROCESSING FEES Number ofPersons Amount perPerson AmountDue

Principal applicant 1 $550 $550

Spouse or common-law partner 1 $550 $

Each dependent child who is 22 years of age or older or who ismarried or in a common-law relationship, regardless of age

$550 $

Each dependent child under 22 years of age and not married or in acommon-law relationship

$150 $

Total $

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Right of Permanent Residence FeeThe Right of Permanent Residence fee is $490 per person for you, the principal applicant and your spouse orcommon-law partner (if applicable). Dependent children are exempt. You will need to pay this fee directly toCitizenship and Immigration Canada before your application for permanent residence can be finalized. TheCanadian Visa Office that processes your application will send you a request to pay this fee when they are readyto issue the permanent resident visa.

Canadian Visa Office Specific InformationEach Canadian visa office has specific requirements for paying processing fees. For details refer to the Canadianvisa office where your application will be submitted athttp://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp.

Additional feesYou and your family members must also pay for medical examinations and police clearances.
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Immigration Representatives

You do not need to hire an immigration representative to help you with your application to the New Brunswick

Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). If you follow the instructions on the application guide, you can completethe forms and submit them on your own. All the forms and information that you need to apply for permanentresident status are available for free on our website.

If you choose to hire an immigration representative your application will not be given special attention or receivefaster processing. Using an immigration representative will not guarantee approval.

There are two types of immigration representatives: paid and unpaid. The Government of New Brunswick will onlydeal with paid representatives who are members of one of the following designated bodies:

lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial lawsociety;

notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Qubec; and, immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of

Canada Regulatory Council.

If you hire an immigration representative who is not a member of one of the designated bodies listed above yourapplication will be returned to you.

Unpaid third parties, such as family members, friends, non-governmental or religious organizations are allowed toact on your behalf.

If you wish to use the services of a representative you must complete the Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)form and include it with your application.

To protect your privacy, we will not share any of your personal information with your consultant, lawyer, and otherrepresentative unless you have named them in the Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) form.

Remember even if you hire an immigration representative you are responsible for all the information in yourapplication. If the information on your application is false or misleading, you will be refused by the program.

As of June 30, 2011, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is the regulator ofimmigration consultants. Immigration consultants in good standing with the Canadian Society of ImmigrationConsultants (CSIC) on June 30, 2011, can begin to register with the ICCRC.

For more information, visitwww.cic.gc.ca/english/information/protection/antifraud.asp.

Please remember:

You do not need to hire an immigration representative to apply for immigration through the program. Immigration representatives do not have special connections with New Brunswick government

officials and cannot guarantee approval.

Providing false documents will result in the refusal of your application. You will find free application forms and guides on our website atwww.gnb.ca/immigration. Publicly-funded settlement services are available to permanent residents living in New Brunswick.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What about the Provincial Nominee Program?

What is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program for Skilled Worker Applicants?The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is a provincial immigration program madepossible through an agreement between the Government of New Brunswick and the Government ofCanada. The Program allows New Brunswick to play an active role in selecting skilled immigrants tomeet specific economic and labour market needs.

What is a provincial nominee?A provincial nominee is an individual whose application for permanent residence has been approved by

the Government of New Brunswick and forwarded to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada visa office forfinal decision. A Nominee receives a confirmation letter when his/her file is sent to the visa post.

Who is eligible to apply to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program as a Skilled Worker?To be considered under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program, a skilled worker must have aguaranteed offer of employment from a New Brunswick employer or have family members who arecitizens and permanent residents of New Brunswick, who have been living and working in the province fora minimum of one year, and who have made a commitment to assist you to settle in New Brunswick.

How do I know if I qualify for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program?As a skilled worker with employer support, you will meet eligibility criteria and be assessed according to

selection criteria for six factors: age, education, work experience, language ability, adaptability and funds.As a skilled worker with family support you will be assessed on an offer of full time employment oremployment skills based on education and training, language skills, work experience, age and ability toadapt to New Brunswick, surrounded by a supportive family.

Where can I get information and forms to apply to the New Brunswick Provincial NomineeProgram?Information is available on the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee website atwww.gnb.ca/immigration .

I have recently submitted an application to the Provincial Nominee Program. What happens next?If your file is well prepared, you will receive an e-mail notice confirming your application has been

received along with a request for additional information within 30 business days of your application beingreceived. If your file is incomplete your application will be returned to you along with a checklist ofmissing or incomplete information and documents.

If I am nominated by New Brunswick, does that guarantee my immigration to Canada?Nomination under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program does not constitute approval of yourapplication for immigration to Canada. Final authority to issue immigration visas rests solely withCitizenship and Immigration Canada.


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How long will it take to receive a final decision on my application for permanent residence?Processing times vary, however, successful provincial nominee applicants typically receive permanentresident status considerably faster than individuals applying through other immigration programs. Tospeed up the processing time you must follow the step-by-step instructions outlined in the Guide for

Skilled Worker Applicants.

If I wish to apply for nomination must I hire an immigration representative?It is not necessary to hire an immigration representative or lawyer to help you complete your application.Every effort has been made to make the process simple and straight forward. You will find all theinstructions and forms atwww.gnb.ca/immigration . The Government of New Brunswick treats everyoneequally, whether you use the services of a representative or not. If you do choose to use arepresentative, this person may only represent you if he/she is authorized. For additional informationrefer to the Immigration Representativessection in the Guide for Skilled Worker Applicants.

Can I start to dispose of my assets before getting my permanent residence visa?You are advised not to quit your job or dispose of your assets until Citizenship and Immigration Canadahas rendered a final decision on your application for permanent residence.

If my application is declined, can I appeal the decision, or if not, can I apply again?New Brunswick will select applicants who meet the requirements of the Provincial Nominee Program.Decisions on applications are final and there is no appeal process. Unsuccessful applicants may reapplytwo (2) years from notice that his/her application has been refused, providing his/her situation changes orthey have new information to submit. Applicants also have the option to apply to the Government ofCanada immigration programs with New Brunswick as his/her destination.

I have applied for refugee status in Canada. Can I also apply to the New Brunswick ProvincialNominee Program?

No. Applications for individuals who have an active refugee claim will not be processed under the NewBrunswick Provincial Nominee Program.

Can I apply to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program if I have been refused underanother provincial or federal immigration program?Yes you can still apply. You must advise the Provincial Nominee Program of the refusal and providecopies of all correspondence related to the refusal. The correspondence must include sufficientinformation to allow the Immigration Program officer to evaluate the reasons for your refusal.

If I have dependants, relatives or friends living somewhere else in Canada will that cause myapplication to be automatically refused?

In the Declaration of Commitment to New Brunswick (NBPNP-003)Applicants declare that theyunderstand that the Government of New Brunswick only nominates individuals who intend to live in NewBrunswick along with their dependent family members. The Provincial Nominee Program requiresapplicants to demonstrate a strong commitment to meet the residency requirement whether the applicanthas or does not have dependents, relatives or friends in another province. Having friends or relatives inanother province does not automatically cause an application to be refused. However, the program mustbe convinced that the applicant will not come to Canada and reside in the province where those friends orrelatives currently live. It is up to the Applicant to convince the program of his/her sincerity to settle inNew Brunswick.


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What about the Application Process?

Should I include all family members in my application?

Yes, you should include all family members in your application, whether or not they will accompany you toCanada. The following family members may be included in your application for permanent residenceunder the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program:(a) Your spouse or common-law partner;(b) Your dependent child or dependent child of your spouse or common-law partner; and(c) A dependent child of your dependent child.

What fees will I have to pay?The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program does not charge any processing fees. If you arenominated you are responsible for all Citizenship and Immigration Canada processing fees and Right ofPermanent Residence fees. You and your family members must also pay for medical examinations andpolice clearances. Other fees may apply. Refer to the Fees section of this Guide.

Can I reduce the wait time by contacting the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program office?No, contacting our office, whether by e-mail or phone, will slow down your application because limitedresources are then redirected to answer your questions rather than process your application. Informationon the status of your application will not be provided until the assessment process is complete.

How long does it take for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to process a Provincial Nomineeapplicant?The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program office can not determine how long it will take a federalvisa office to finalize your application. Check for information about Citizenship and Immigrationprocessing times athttp://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/times/index.asp.

What can I do to reduce the wait time for a decision from the New Brunswick Provincial NomineeProgram?There are several ways to reduce the processing time, including your ability to:

(1.) Submit forms that are complete and signed.(2.) Make sure your application contains all the necessary documents.(3.) Provide clear photocopies.(4.) Provide certified English or French translations, where indicated.(5.) Provide your complete mailing address, including postal code on all forms.(6.) Read the instructions carefully.

Will I require a medical examination?

You and your family members, whether they will be accompanying you or not, must undergo and pass amedical examination. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will provide instructions.
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