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APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
JOB OFFER APPLICANT
1. Complete the self-Assessment Score Sheet to determine if you qualify to be
considered under this program. You must obtain a minimum of 50 points to
proceed.
2. If you score at least 50 points, you should initiate a search for
employment in New Brunswick. Finding and negotiating an offer of employment is
your responsibility. Your application cannot proceed until you have a
guaranteed job offer from a New Brunswick employer for work in New Brunswick.
Note: NBJobNet provides you with the opportunity to enter your resume in the
provincial database of potential employees which is available to all New
Brunswick employers. This is available online at http://nbjobnet.gnb.ca/
Your job search can also include using your links with professional or trade
contacts, family, community or service groups.
More information on New Brunswick's labour market and useful tools for an
employment search are found on our web site at: http://www.nb.workinfonet.ca/
3. For greater information about immigrating to Canada, obtain and read an
Immigration Canada Guide for Independent Applicants: For candidates nominated
by provinces under the Provincial Nominee Program and Kit for Independent
Applicants which are available directly from the Canadian visa post serving
your country or by internet, under "Applications" at http://www.cic.gc.ca.
4. When a job has been offered to you and you have indicated in writing your
acceptance of the offer, the employer will complete a Guaranteed Job Offer
Form (NBPNP 004). This form is included in the kit for your information or
available from the New Brunswick Investment and Immigration.
5. You will now complete the application forms provided in this kit and gather
required supplementary documentation for both the New Brunswick Supplementary
Information Form (NBPNP 001) and for the Application for Permanent Residence
in Canada (Immigration application Form -Independent -IMM 0008). Make the
necessary copies for your spouse and dependents over 18 years of age. When the
forms are completed, make photocopies of all forms and documents for your
records.
DO NOT REQUEST A
POLICE CERTIFICATE/CLEARANCE OR MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT THIS TIME AND DO NOT
PREPARE THE PAYMENT FOR PROCESSING FEES OR RIGHT OF LANDING FEES. THESE WILL
BE REQUIRED LATER. THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL FEES FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK PROGRAM.
6. Organize your forms and documents according to the Document Checklist.
Place these in a sealed envelope and mail to the following address:
Investment and Immigration
Department of Business New Brunswick
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
7.
Your application will be assessed by New Brunswick Program Officers against
the same factors and criteria listed in the self-Assessment Score Sheet. You
will be advised in writing of the results of this assessment. If there is a
difference between the score that you assign yourself and the score assigned
by the New Brunswick Program Officer, the Officer's assessment will prevail.
8. Successful
applicants will be contacted by New Brunswick Program Officers with further
instructions, including requirements for Police Certificates/Clearances and
Processing and Right of Landing Fees levied by Citizenship and Immigration
Canada.
9. When all
requirements have been met, the Department of Business New Brunswick will send
a Nomination Certificate, along with your complete immigration application, to
the Canadian Visa Office that serves your geographic area.
Please note that
nomination under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program does not
constitute approval of your application for immigration to Canada. Final
authority rests solely with Citizenship and Immigration Canada to issue
immigrant visas.
BUSINESS PLAN APPLICANT
1. Complete the
self-Assessment Score Sheet to determine if you qualify to be considered under
this program. You must obtain a minimum of 50 points to proceed.
2. If you score at least 50 points, contact the Department of Business New
Brunswick to discuss your business proposal and make arrangements for an
exploratory visit to New Brunswick.
Investment and Immigration
Department of Business New Brunswick
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
Tel: 1 -800 -665-1800 or (506) 444-4640
Fax: (506) 444-4277
Your application cannot proceed until you have met with New Brunswick
officials and have had your business plan approved by New Brunswick and deemed
eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program.
3. Indication of approval of your business plan will be provided directly to
the Investment, and Immigration Branch by New Brunswick officials.
4. For greater information about immigrating to Canada, obtain and read an
Immigration Canada Guide for Independent Applicants: For candidates nominated
by provinces under the Provincial Nominee Program and Kit for Independent
Applicants which are available directly from the Canadian visa post serving
your country or by internet, under "Applications" at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca .
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