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Before you arrive
If you are living abroad and are interested in moving to the Saint John region, we would love to have you! We have a long history of welcoming newcomers and we are looking for our next new wave of immigrants.

Immigrate to Canada:
Find out if you’re eligible to immigrate to Canada and the different programs available to help you come to Canada. You can find out more here

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project may be an option to fast track your immigration process to Canada. Find out more information here
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The Provincial Nominee Program 

The New Brunswick government offers the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Through this, the provincial government looks for immigrants qualified to do jobs that need to be filled. It also helps immigrants to set up a business or provide jobs here for other people. As a PNP applicant, you must make a commitment to settle permanently in New Brunswick. You must sign a document stating you plan to live and work in this province. If you are a provincial nominee, your visa application will likely be processed quicker than otherwise.

Applications can be made through several different streams:
• Express Entry NB Applicants
• Skilled Worker with Employer Support
• Skilled Worker with Family Support
• Business Applicants (this program is currently paused)

Details on the program criteria for each of these streams can be found at the following website


Living in Canada 
Answer a few simple questions to get the help you need to settle in Canada and learn all about living here.
 
​Eligibility to Work:
Job seekers must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible:
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada, unemployed or underemployed, may or may not be EI eligible
  • Be an immigrant, permanent resident, or refugee with Social Insurance Number beginning with the number 9 who possess a work permit that has not expired​​
A website, the Working in Canada tool, may help you in your search. It provides information about job descriptions, wages, skill requirements, language training and job opportunities based on your occupation and location:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/work/index.asp

Checklist
Make sure your paperwork is in order Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides lists of essential and recommended paperwork. You must have:
  • a Canadian immigrant visa and confirmation of permanent residence for each family member travelling with you;
  • a valid passport or other travel documents for each family member travelling with you;
  • two copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you (including how much they are worth)
  • two copies of the list of items that will arrive later You must also bring with you enough money to cover living expenses for you and your family for six months. You may be asked to show proof that you have access to this money. Do not pack your documents in a suitcase; keep them with you. You will need to have them on hand to show immigration and customs officials. Depending on your situation, bring the following important documents:
  • birth certificates or baptismal certificates
  • adoption certificates
  • marriage certificates
  • separation or divorce papers
  • driver’s licence, including an international driver’s permit
  • school records, diplomas or degrees for each family member travelling with you
  • trade or professional certificates and licences
  • letters of reference from former employers (three, if possible)
  • a list of your educational and professional qualifications and job experience (known as a résumé)
  • immunization, vaccination, dental and other health records for each family member
  • photocopies of all essential and important documents, in case the originals get lost (be sure to keep the photocopies in a separate place from the originals)
  • car registration documents and record of car insurance if you are bringing a vehicle into Canada.
 
Having these documents does not necessarily mean they will be recognized in Canada, but it is wise to have them. You may also be required to have some documents translated into English or French. Research work opportunities It is prudent to research your field of work before you come. You should also find out whether your credentials are accepted here. Sometimes you must upgrade them.
 
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