Business Applicants
To be considered as a business 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 who pass the medical and security
requirements at the federal government level 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 Department of Business
New Brunswick along with required documentation. The certified translations
may be in English or in French.
- Interview in New Brunswick (Exploratory visit)
When immigration officers are satisfied that 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 to:
- research the business environment;
- consult with economic development agencies;
- identify opportunities related to your field of expertise;
- explore education, housing and community facilities.
It is recommended that you set the interview date at the end of your
visit.
Applicants who need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada
will receive a letter of appointment from the Department of Business
New Brunswick. 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.
For information on how to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV),
please see Application
for a Temporary Resident Visa to Visit Canada.
- 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.
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 Department of
Business New Brunswick. 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 selected,
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 Canadian Government.
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.
How much time does it take to process a Provincial Nominee application?
| Business evaluations: |
5-6 weeks |
| Lead time for exploratory visits: |
10-12 weeks |
| Permanent Immigration application (Provincial processing): |
4-6 months |
| Permanent Immigration application (Federal processing): |
Approximately 9-12 months
time varies by visa post
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The above processing times are valid for well prepared files. Processing
times are subject to change.
Which forms do I include in my application?
The Application Kit outlines the requirements
for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. It contains information
about the application process and application forms.
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