Information for foreign nationals holding designation or approval certificates under New Brunswick's immigration programs, including the NB Provincial Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Program, outlining important steps and employer responsibilities.
This page provides guidance for foreign nationals who have received a designation certificate under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) or an approval certificate under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for New Brunswick. It emphasizes the importance of applying for permanent residence with IRCC before certificate expiry, maintaining compliance with program conditions, and notifying Immigration New Brunswick of any employment changes. Employers supporting foreign nationals under these programs must also report employment changes until permanent residence is obtained. The page includes instructions on how to request support letters for closed work permits under code C18 for AIP applicants facing IRCC processing delays.
- Foreign nationals holding a designation certificate under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) must apply for permanent residence with IRCC before the certificate expires and cannot withdraw the certificate to apply under another NB immigration program.
- Designated individuals must comply with all conditions of their designation and report any changes in employment status to Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB).
- Foreign nationals approved under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) must also apply for permanent residence with IRCC before their approval certificate expires and cannot withdraw it to apply under another NB immigration program.
- Due to longer IRCC processing times, AIP-approved individuals may need to extend their current work permits; ImmigrationNB can issue a support letter for a closed work permit under LMIA exemption code C18 as a temporary solution.
- AIP-approved individuals are not eligible for the Transitional Open Work Permit Program (TOWPP).
- Any employment changes (loss of job, employer change, position change) must be reported to ImmigrationNB as they may affect program eligibility and require certificate modification.
- Employers supporting foreign nationals under these programs must inform ImmigrationNB of any employment changes until the individual obtains permanent residence.
- Withdrawal of designation or approval certificates to apply under other NB immigration programs is prohibited.
- Issuance of support letters for closed work permits under LMIA exemption code C18 for AIP applicants facing IRCC processing delays.
- Requirement to report employment changes to ImmigrationNB to maintain eligibility and update certificates.
- Foreign nationals holding designation certificates under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
- Foreign nationals holding approval certificates under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for New Brunswick.
- Employers in New Brunswick supporting foreign nationals under these immigration programs.
- Designated or approved individuals must apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before their certificate expires.
- To request a support letter for a closed work permit under code C18 or to report employment changes, individuals must contact ImmigrationNB using form PICANB-021 (Post-Approval Request).
- To withdraw an immigration application, use form NB-011 (Withdrawal of Immigration Application).
- Employers must notify ImmigrationNB of employment changes via email.
- Applicants must apply for permanent residence before the expiry of their designation or approval certificates.