Skilled Worker with Family Support

To apply under the Skilled Worker Applicants with Family Support stream, the applicant with family support must:

Firstly, be a close relative of the family supporter.
- The applicant or its spouse or common-law partner must be a non-dependent child, brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild of the family supporter.
Secondly, are between the age group of 22 to 50.
Also, give proof of language skill level (English/French)
Have education level, qualifications, and licenses to do job duties in New Brunswick.
- A minimum of 3 years of a full-time academic degree or
- A minimum of a 2-year full-time diploma in a specific trade.
Agree to live and work in New Brunswick.
Have a minimum of 2 years of work experience within 5 years in the intended occupation in the province.
Besides, have a job in 1 of the following NOC Skill Level:
- O, A, B – Skill levels
- Skill level C, Category 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
- Skill level D, Category 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
Further, meet all the terms.
Finally, have funds to settle in New Brunswick.
- A minimum of CAD $10,000, and
- Additional CAD $2,000 for each accompanying family member.

To become a family supporter of the main applicant, do the following:

Are a close relative of the main applicant who is a non-dependent child, brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild.
Are a Canadian, or permanent resident of New Brunswick. Also are living full-time in the province.
Have been running a business in the province for the past 12 months, or
Have been working in the province for at least 12 months.
Also, the job falls under 1 of the following NOC Skill Levels:
- Skill levels O, A, B
- Skill level C, Category 1, 3, 7, 8, 9
Must be able to support itself financially.
- In the past have not received financial support through the New Brunswick Social Assistance Program, federal Employment Insurance, or Resettlement Assistance Program within the last 12 months.
Will be participating in an interview with an Official from the Population growth Division.
Will help the applicant with its settlement plan.
Agree to support 1 applicant at a time.

Besides, to support the Skilled Worker applicant as a Supporter, it must not have:

Earlier sponsored a family member through Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Family Sponsorship Program but failed to meet all the terms of the Sponsorship Agreement.
In the past supported a family member through NB PNP, who is no more living or working in New Brunswick.
Have defaulted a court order for child support and alimony.
Have a criminal history or are currently charged, and/or are in prison.

To apply do the following:

Submit a complete application with all supporting documents.
NB PNP will assess and review the application and if found satisfactory, will send a written confirmation of the nomination.
Finally, settle in New Brunswick.