The New Brunswick PNP Strategic Initiative Stream is for French-speaking candidates possessing the required skills, education, and work experience. The applicants must have a genuine intention to settle in the province as well. This stream has some eligibility requirements and an application process for the candidates to follow. Let us get into the details of the stream in this article.
There are other programs in NB PNP as well:
- Express Entry stream
- Skilled Worker Stream
- Private Career College Graduate Pilot
- New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot
Table of Contents
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Eligibility Criteria
- NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream Selection Factors
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Process
- NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream FAQs
New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NBPNP Strategic Initiative Stream, you have to meet these criteria:
- Applicants must be at least 19 years old at the time of submitting a complete application in response to an Invitation to Apply. The application submission date, not the registration date with New Brunswick PNP determines the age.
- In all four language abilities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, one needs a minimum score equivalent to NCLC 5 for French.
- Applicants must demonstrate a genuine intention to reside in New Brunswick.
- They must hold at least a Canadian secondary (high school) diploma or a foreign high school diploma equivalent to a Canadian credential, supported by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
- They are also needed to establish one of the following as a qualifying connection to New Brunswick.
- Participate in an in-person exploratory visit to New Brunswick within 12 months before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI). This option is exclusively for candidates from outside Canada. If you have been a temporary resident in another province, you are not eligible for this.
- Secure a job or have a genuine job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
- Meet one of the New Brunswick PNP priorities:
- Completed a degree within the past 6 months from either Université de Moncton or Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB).
- Living in New Brunswick for a year while working remotely for a Canadian company located outside Quebec for the same duration.
- Got a letter of interest from an NB Immigration Officer.
- Settlement funds are not required for Open Work Permit holders with at least one year of Canadian work experience (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Program. Otherwise, proof of funds is necessary. Refer to the table above for details.
New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Selection Factors
If you meet all the above New Brunswick PNP requirements, you’ll be evaluated based on certain factors. To succeed, you need to score at least 65 out of 100 points.
1. Age
A maximum of 12 points are allotted to this factor. Other details are:
| Age | Points |
| 19-24 | 4 |
| 25-44 | 12 |
| 45-50 | 4 |
| Above 50 or Below 18 | 0 |
2. Language
Candidates with French language skills can earn up to 28 points, here is a complete breakdown:
| French language skill | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking |
| NCLC 7+ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| NCLC 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| NCLC 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
3. Education
You can earn a maximum of 25 points here. For your education degree, you will get points in this manner:
| Degree | Points |
| Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.) | 25 |
| Master’s degree OR professional degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy | 25 |
| Two or more certificates, degrees, diplomas, or certificates from a university, college, trade school, or technical school, with one program being at least three years | 22 |
| Bachelor’s degree or a program lasting three years or more at a university, college, trade school, or technical school | 21 |
| Two-year degree, diploma, or certificate from a university, college, trade school, or technical school | 19 |
| One-year degree, diploma, or certificate from a university, college, trade school, or technical school | 17 |
| Secondary diploma (high school graduation) | 15 |
4. Work experience
You can earn a maximum of 15 points given your number of years of work experience and it:
- Should be gained over a minimum period of 12 months.
- Must be paid. (Work from unpaid internships, volunteer experiences, and study programs like co-ops do not count as work experience.)
- Needs to be backed by verifiable documents listed on the document checklist.
- Must align with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) related to your job offer if you’re applying for a job.
- Can be acquired from one or multiple employers.
- Can be obtained within Canada and/or internationally.
| Years of experience | Points |
| 6+ | 15 |
| 4-5 | 12 |
| 1-3 | 10 |
5. Adaptability
You and your spouse or common-law partner can earn a maximum of 20 points for any of the following elements.
| Details | Points |
| Your potential for economic establishment in New Brunswick | 15 |
| Have a minimum of a year of full-time paid work in NB with a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada. | 15 |
| Currently hold full-time paid employment or possess a genuine offer of full-time paid employment from a New Brunswick company in a matching occupation to your eligible work experience. | 15 |
| Have a relative aged 18 or older who’s been living in New Brunswick as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for at least 12 months before you submit your application | 5 |
| Hold a diploma or certificate from a minimum one-year postsecondary program from an accredited institution in New Brunswick. | 5 |
| Your spouse has a language proficiency in either English or French at CLB 5 or higher in all four language abilities. | 5 |
| Your spouse has a minimum of a year of full-time paid work in NB with a valid work permit or authorization for working in the country. | 5 |
6. Strategic Initiative Settlement Plan
The Strategic Initiative Settlement Plan is a mandatory requirement for every application, except for candidates presently residing in NB. This document is evaluated to assess the applicant’s potential for economic and social integration. The plan should demonstrate the applicant’s genuine commitment to establishing and settling in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream Process
The New Brunswick PNP Strategic Initiative Stream steps are as follows-
Step 1. Make sure you’re ready for Permanent Residence.
Step 2. Fill out an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Step 3. Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Step 4. Submit your NB Strategic Initiative Stream application.
Step 5. Wait for their decision.
Step 6. Submit your NB Strategic Initiative Stream application
Step 7. Wait for their decision.
In summary, the New Brunswick PNP Strategic Initiative Stream offers an opportunity for French-speaking candidates with the requisite skills, education, and work experience for permanent residence and employment in the province. Applicants must follow the application process and adhere to specific guidelines. Ultimately, this stream serves as a pathway for qualified individuals to contribute to New Brunswick’s economic and social landscape.
New Brunswick PNP Strategic Initiative Stream FAQs
Q. What is the NB Strategic Initiative Stream?
A. The New Brunswick PNP Strategic Initiative Stream is for French-speaking candidates who have the required skills, education, and work experience, and who are ready for permanent residence and employment in the province.
Q. Who is eligible for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream?
A. Applicants who are more than 19 years of age with a CLB level of 4 and a genuine interest in residing in NB are eligible. Additionally, there are further points on education, work experience, and other relevant factors.
Q. Do I need work experience to apply for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream?
A. Though there is no work experience required to apply for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream, some experience might fetch you points in NB Strategic Initiative Stream selection factors.
Q. How do I apply for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream?
A. To apply for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream, fill out an Expression of Interest, get an Invitation to Apply (ITA), submit your NB Strategic Initiative Stream application and wait for their decision.
Q. When can I submit my application for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream?
A. You must submit an electronic application for the NB PNP Strategic Initiative Stream within 45 calendar days of being issued an ITA.
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