The New Brunswick Private Vocational School Graduates Pilot Project offers a pathway to permanent residence for international graduates from eligible private vocational colleges in New Brunswick who have skills and experience in priority sectors and are ready to live and work in the province.
This pilot project targets international graduates from certain one- and two-year programs at private vocational schools in New Brunswick who are not eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. It focuses on priority fields such as education, social development, health, IT, cybersecurity, business administration, supply chain, and logistics. Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in a related occupation from a New Brunswick employer and intend to apply for permanent residence through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
- Pilot project for international graduates from eligible private vocational schools in New Brunswick.
- Targets graduates from one- and two-year programs in priority sectors including education, social development, health, IT, cybersecurity, business administration, supply chain, and logistics.
- Accessible to graduates not eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
- Applicants must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a New Brunswick employer related to their field of study within 90 days of graduation.
- Application process includes submitting a Declaration of Interest (DI), receiving an Invitation to Apply (IPD), and applying through the INB portal.
- Applicants must pay a non-refundable processing fee of CAD 250 covering the principal applicant and family members.
- Designation certificate is valid for six months and allows application for a work permit and permanent residence through IRCC.
- Applicants not eligible for this pilot are encouraged to consider the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
- Introduction of a pilot immigration pathway under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program specifically for private vocational school graduates.
- Allows graduates who do not qualify for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program to access permanent residence opportunities through NBPNP.
- International graduates of eligible private vocational colleges in New Brunswick who have completed one- or two-year programs in priority sectors.
- Graduates who are not eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit Program.
- New Brunswick employers offering full-time, non-seasonal jobs related to the graduate’s field of study.
- Accept a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a New Brunswick employer in a priority occupation related to your studies within 90 days of graduation.
- Create a candidate profile and submit a Declaration of Interest (DI) via the INB portal.
- If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply (IPD) and submit a complete electronic application within 20 calendar days.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of CAD 250 online.
- Await decision from the Government of New Brunswick.
- If designated, apply for a work permit (form T13) and permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).