New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream:
A Path to Canadian Permanent Residence for Entrepreneurs
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What is the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream?
- The New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream is a Canadian immigration pathway for business owners and senior managers who want to invest in, start, or buy a business in New Brunswick.
- You must run the business in the province yourself to qualify for a provincial nomination and, from there, to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
- Your spouse or partner and children under 22 can be included in your application.
- Minimum investment of C$150,000 (approximately US$107,000).
- New Brunswick is well placed for trade with the United States and Quebec, offers a reasonable cost of living, and is home to several major universities and colleges.
- Program update: the Government of New Brunswick now uses the name Business Immigration Stream, replacing the former Entrepreneurial Stream. Under the current rules, you can apply for a nomination once your business has operated for 6 continuous months, provided you meet the program requirements.
Benefits of the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream
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Bring your whole family to New Brunswick
You, your spouse or partner, and your dependent children can live, study, and work in New Brunswick during the work permit stage.
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Education for your children in Canada
Your children can attend public school free of charge through high school. Once your family holds permanent residence, they can attend university at domestic tuition rates.
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A pathway to permanent residence
After you complete your investment commitment, operate the business, and meet the provincial requirements, your family can apply for Canadian permanent residence.
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A pathway to Canadian citizenship
Once you hold permanent residence and meet the residence, tax, language, and background requirements, your family may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.
Program highlights
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Investment from C$150,000
It offers one of the more accessible investment thresholds among Canada's provincial entrepreneur streams.
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Nomination after 6 months of operation
You can apply for a provincial nomination once you have operated an eligible business for at least 6 months.
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No mandatory exploratory visit
You are not required to make an exploratory visit to New Brunswick before you apply.
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Basic education requirement
A high school diploma or higher is sufficient.
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Basic English
English at a level equivalent to IELTS General Training 4.0.
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Reasonable cost of living
New Brunswick's cost of living and housing prices are more affordable than those of many larger Canadian provinces.
Main applicant requirements
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Aged 19–59
- At least 2 years of experience as a business owner or senior manager within the past 5 years.
- A high school diploma or higher.
- English at a level equivalent to IELTS General Training 4.0.
- A personal net worth of at least C$500,000 (approximately US$356,000), or C$300,000 (approximately US$213,000) if investing in agriculture.
- A minimum score of 65 points on the program's selection grid.
- Satisfactory security and medical checks.
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Investment requirements
- Invest at least C$150,000 in a business in New Brunswick.
- Present a viable business plan that delivers economic benefits to the province.
- Actively manage and operate the business in New Brunswick yourself.
- Operate the business for at least 6 months to become eligible for a provincial nomination.
- Create at least 1 full-time job.
The New Brunswick application process
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Assessment and file preparation
We assess your eligibility, net worth, management experience, English ability, and overall fit with the program.
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Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
You submit an Expression of Interest to the Government of New Brunswick.
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Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit your application
Once invited, you complete and submit your full application to the province.
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Provincial interview
You attend an interview with the Government of New Brunswick.
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Receive a work permit support letter
If your application is approved, the province issues a support letter you can use to apply for a work permit.
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Move to Canada, invest, and run your business
You receive your work permit, move to New Brunswick, make your investment, and run the business yourself.
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Apply for a provincial nomination
After at least 6 months of eligible business operation, you apply to the province for a nomination.
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Apply for permanent residence
Once nominated, you submit your permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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