Immigration New Brunswick advises that while applicants may choose to use authorized representatives for immigration services, it is not mandatory and does not provide priority. Starting February 5, 2025, New Brunswick will begin reopening its provincial immigration pathways in a controlled manner, with adjustments to align with Canada's overall immigration system changes. Applicants must declare any representatives assisting them to avoid application refusal.

• Immigration New Brunswick is adjusting its 2025 provincial economic immigration programs to align with changes in Canada's immigration system.
• Provincial immigration pathways will begin reopening in a controlled manner starting February 5, 2025.
• Applicants can complete and submit provincial immigration applications without a representative; having one does not grant priority or special treatment.
• Only authorized individuals such as lawyers, regulated Canadian immigration consultants (RCICs), notaries (Québec only), and paralegals (Ontario only) may represent applicants for a fee.
• Authorized representatives must be enrolled in the INB portal before representing clients.
• Applicants must declare any representative assisting them, paid or unpaid, via the INB portal to avoid application refusal.

• Reopening of provincial immigration pathways starting February 5, 2025, with program adjustments to meet provincial workforce needs and align with federal immigration system changes.

• Applicants to New Brunswick provincial immigration programs in 2025 and beyond.

• Applicants may apply directly through the ImmigrationNB website using available program guides and forms.
• If using a representative, ensure they are authorized and enrolled in the INB portal.
• Declare any representative via the 'My representative' tab in the INB portal using the NB-007 form.

• February 5, 2025: Controlled reopening of New Brunswick provincial immigration pathways begins.

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrating-to-nb/using-a-representative.html