ATLANTIC
GATEWAY.
Bordering the USA.
Canada's only Bilingual Province.
New Brunswick operates differently. While other provinces track your performance with work permits, NBPNP utilizes a Deposit Agreement model. You put "skin in the game" ($100k) upfront to secure your nomination.
Entrepreneurial Stream
Designed for experienced business owners who want to live in Fredericton, Moncton, or Saint John.
The Profile
The Capital
Note: The $100k deposit is refundable only if you establish the business within 2 years. If you fail, the province keeps it.
Skin in the
Game.
Most provinces have moved to a pure "Performance Agreement" (no money down). New Brunswick retains the Deposit Agreement.
This creates a faster "Fast Track" for serious investors. By depositing $100,000 CAD, you signal absolute commitment, often resulting in quicker processing times than Ontario or BC.
Success
You land, launch the business, and run it for 1 year.
Default
You land, but fail to invest or leave the province.
Boots on the Ground
While technically "optional" in some guides, in practice, an Exploratory Visit is essential to score high enough for an invitation.
The 5-Day Business Trip
You must visit New Brunswick for at least 5 business days. During this trip, you are not a tourist. You are a researcher.
Strategic Sectors
NB is a logistics hub. Businesses that facilitate trade or value-added manufacturing are prioritized.
- • Information Technology / Cybersecurity
- • Value-added Wood Processing
- • Agriculture & Aquaculture
- • Tourism Operators (Outside Peak Season)
French Connection
If you have intermediate proficiency in French (NCLC 5+), your probability of selection effectively doubles. New Brunswick aims to increase its Francophone immigration to 33% by 2025.
Ineligible
Do not apply if your business model falls into these categories.
Ready to Deposit?
The deposit model is high stakes, but it filters out the noise. If you are liquid and ready to move, NB is your fast lane.