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After Nomination under New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

This page provides important information for foreign nationals who have received a nomination certificate under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and for employers supporting nominees.

Summary

Foreign nationals nominated under the NBPNP must submit their permanent residence application to IRCC before their nomination certificate expires and maintain nomination conditions. Employers supporting nominees must report any employment changes to Immigration New Brunswick until permanent residence is granted. Withdrawal of a nomination certificate to reapply under another NB immigration stream is not permitted.

Key points
  • Information is provided for foreign nationals who have received a nomination certificate under the NBPNP.
  • Employers supporting foreign nationals through NBPNP streams must inform ImmigrationNB of any employment changes until permanent residence is granted.
  • Nominees cannot withdraw their nomination certificate to reapply under another NB immigration program or stream.
  • Nominees must submit their permanent residence application to IRCC before the nomination certificate expires.
  • Nominees must maintain the conditions of their nomination and notify ImmigrationNB of any changes in employment.
  • Relevant guides and forms include the Post-Nomination Guide NB-021 and Post-Nomination Request NB-011.
Policy changes
  • Withdrawal of a nomination certificate to reapply under another NB immigration program or stream is not permitted.
Who is affected
  • Foreign nationals nominated under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
  • Employers supporting foreign nationals through NBPNP economic immigration programs.
How to apply / next steps
  • Submit permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before nomination certificate expiry.
  • Maintain nomination conditions and notify ImmigrationNB of employment changes.
Dates
  • Nomination certificate expiry date varies per nominee; application for permanent residence must be submitted before expiry.
Keywords
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program NBPNP nomination certificate permanent residence Immigration New Brunswick IRCC employer obligations post-nomination
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