New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot

The New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program aims to offer an immigration route to graduates of select one-year and two-year programs in priority occupations. This program is for newly graduated applicants from specific private career colleges in New Brunswick who do not qualify for the PGWP program.

There are other programs in NB PNP as well:

• Strategic Initiative Stream
• Express Entry Stream
• Skilled Worker Stream
• New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot

Table of Contents

• NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program Eligibility Criteria
• NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot Process
• FAQs for New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program

NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program Eligibility Criteria

The New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot stream has eligibility criteria for both the college and applicants. You can find both of them below.

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfill some eligibility requirements, as stated below:

• You must demonstrate a sincere intention to live in New Brunswick.
• Upon graduation, you have 90 days to obtain full-time employment within the province in a priority occupation relevant to your field of study. Full-time employment entails working at least 30 hours per week or 1,560 hours annually.
• Your offered wage must align with the prevailing wage rates for the specific occupation in New Brunswick.
• New Brunswick has several regulated occupations. If your job offer falls within one of these regulated fields, you must obtain certification or licensure from the relevant regulatory authority.
• Remote work arrangements allow employees to conduct their tasks from an approved remote setting, such as their home, either on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis, offering flexibility in their work environment.
• Your age should be at least 19 or more than 55.
• You must provide valid test results from an approved testing agency, demonstrating a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 for French across all language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• You should have completed a program in a priority occupation at an eligible private career college in New Brunswick, with a duration of at least 10 months.

Private Career College Eligibility Criteria

To participate, private career colleges must meet certain criteria:

• Hold a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) designation for at least five years.
• Be registered with the province of New Brunswick and compliant with relevant laws.
• Offer eligible programs in targeted priority sectors.
• Have operated continuously in New Brunswick for over eight years, with most ownership held by Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Not be directly affiliated with immigration consulting businesses.
• Not change ownership between program announcement and completion of the Pilot.
• Provide multidisciplinary education programs, not limited to specific occupations.

DLIs must:

• Maintain regular communication with the Government of New Brunswick.
• Demonstrate measures to protect student records.
• Submit annual reports and independently audited financial statements.

Eastern College and Oulton College come under eligible private career colleges.

NB Private Career College Graduate Pilot Process

The roadmap to apply for the New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program is as follows:

Step 1. Accept the job offer.

Step 2. Fill out an Expression of Interest (EOI).

Step 3. Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Step 4. Apply to the Government of New Brunswick.

Step 5. Get a nomination and a work permit support letter from the authorities of NB.

Step 6. Apply for your Work Permit from IRCC.

Step 7. Apply for PR with IRCC.

Step 8. Verify your employment and nomination.

Step 9. Await a decision from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.

In conclusion, the New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program is a specialized immigration route for graduates in priority occupations. It aims to provide an educated and qualified workforce in the province. Through targeted job opportunities, language proficiency requirements, and institutional compliance, the program addresses its labour market needs. For newly graduated applicants, who have graduated from a private career college, it is an excellent program to get a Canadian permanent residency. 

FAQs for New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program

Q. What are the priority occupations eligible for the New Brunswick PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program?
A. Priority occupations eligible for this program are determined by New Brunswick’s labour market needs and may vary over time. However, typically, they include fields such as healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, hospitality, and business administration.

Q. Can I apply to the program if I complete my program at a college outside of New Brunswick?
A. No, this program specifically targets graduates from eligible private career colleges within New Brunswick. Applicants must have completed their program in the province to qualify for the pilot.

Q. What is the time frame within which I must get a full-time job in New Brunswick after graduating?
A. You have 90 days after graduating to secure full-time employment in NB in an identified priority occupation related to your field of study.

Q. Is there a minimum wage requirement for the job offer under the NB PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot program?
A. Yes, the wage offered must align with prevailing wage rates for the specific occupation in New Brunswick.

Q. Are there any language proficiency requirements for applicants to the NB PNP Private Career College Graduate Pilot program?
A. Yes, applicants must demonstrate language proficiency in English or French by providing valid test results from an approved testing agency. The minimum required scores are Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 for French across all language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Also read,

• OINP Skilled Trades stream
• PEI PNP Skilled Workers Outside Canada