Francophone Working Remotely in New Brunswick

At a Glance

Item	Details
Stream Name	Francophone Working Remotely in New Brunswick
Pathway Type	Provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence
Nomination Validity	6 months from date of issue
Application Cost	EOI free; $250 CAD provincial fee
Family Inclusion Fees	No additional fee for family members
Eligibility Timing	Must meet requirements at EOI and application
Minimum Age	19 years old
Language Requirement	Minimum NCLC 5 in all French skills
Education Requirement	Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent
Residence & Work Requirement	12 months in NB working remotely outside Quebec
Pass Mark	Minimum 65 out of 100 points
Work Rights	Not stated in the source
Study Rights	Ineligible if enrolled in Canadian post-secondary
Medicare	Not stated in the source
Travel Facility	Not stated in the source
Citizenship	Not stated in the source

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Stream Overview

This immigration pathway provides a provincial nomination route to Canadian permanent residence for French-speaking individuals currently living in New Brunswick while working remotely for a Canadian employer located outside of Quebec.

Who Cannot Apply

Do not apply if you:

• Are currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Canada.
• Have an active immigration application in process in any Canadian province or territory, including New Brunswick.
• Were refused for misrepresentation through any immigration program within the past 5 years.
• Are not living lawfully in your current country of residence.
• Have been refused admission to, or ordered to leave, Canada or any other country/territory.
• Are working in Canada without authorization.
• Have an active, approved, or failed claim for refugee protection (asylum) or humanitarian and compassionate consideration in Canada.

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Eligibility Criteria

You must satisfy all minimum criteria when submitting both your Expression of Interest (EOI) and your formal application:

• Age: At least 19 years of age.
• Intent to Reside: Must demonstrate the intention and ability to live and work in New Brunswick permanently through residential ties, community connections, local networks, or employment history.
• French Language Skills:
  • Minimum score of NCLC 5 in all four abilities: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
  • Accepted tests: TEF Canada or TCF Canada.
  • Test results must be less than 2 years old at the time of application to ImmigrationNB. Scores from two separate tests cannot be combined if the most recent score falls below the required level.
• Education:
  • Minimum Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent.
  • Canadian credentials require a certificate/diploma/degree and an official transcript from a designated institution.
  • Foreign credentials require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for immigration purposes from a designated body issued within the last 5 years.
• Remote Work & Residence in New Brunswick:
  • Must have resided in New Brunswick for at least 12 continuous months while working remotely for a Canadian employer located outside of Quebec.
  • Must provide at least 3 supporting proof-of-residence documents covering the 12-month period (e.g., lease/rental agreement, NB driver’s licence, NB vehicle registration, home/auto insurance, mortgage statement, current property tax bill, 2 utility bills, pay stubs with address, or child tax benefit statements).
• Work Experience:
  • Must match the lead statement and most main duties of the chosen National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.
  • At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of paid full-time or part-time work within the last 10 years in Canada or abroad.
  • Must provide employer reference letters on company letterhead detailing position duties, hours, salary, and supervisor contact.
  • Regulated occupations in Canada require valid licensing or certification.
  • Self-employed experience must be validated through independent third parties and cannot be in the retail food or accommodation sectors.
  • Exemption: Qualifying work experience is waived if you completed an eligible post-secondary study program of at least 1 year at a designated learning institution in New Brunswick.

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Selection Factors (Point Grid)

Candidates meeting all minimum eligibility criteria are assessed on a 100-point grid. You must score at least 65 points to be approved.

1. Age (Maximum 12 points)

Age Range	Points
19 to 24	4
25 to 44	12
45 to 50	4
51 or older	0

2. French Language Skills (Maximum 28 points)

Points are awarded per individual skill (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking):

NCLC Level	Points Per Skill	Total Points
NCLC 7 or higher	7	28
NCLC 6	6	24
NCLC 5	5	20

3. Education (Maximum 25 points)

Level of Education	Points
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Master’s degree, or professional degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy	25
At least two post-secondary programs (one at least 3 years in length)	22
Post-secondary program of 3 years or more	21
Post-secondary program of 2 years	19
Post-secondary program of 1 year	17
High school diploma	15

4. Work Experience (Maximum 15 points)

Paid experience within the past 10 years matching the declared NOC code:

Experience Duration	Points
6 or more years	15
4 to 5 years	12
1 to 3 years	10

5. Adaptability (Maximum 20 points)

Factor	Points
Minimum 1 year paid full-time authorized work in NB (Principal Applicant)	15
Permanent, full-time, non-seasonal job offer in NB in the qualifying NOC (Principal Applicant)	15
Completed full-time, in-person NB post-secondary study (min. 1 year / 15 hrs/week)	5
Relative living in NB as a Canadian citizen/PR for ≥12 months (18+ years old: parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew)	5
Accompanying spouse/partner language level of CLB/NCLC 5 in all 4 skills	5
Accompanying spouse/partner has ≥1 year authorized paid full-time work in NB	5

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Application Steps

1. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI):
   • Create an account and submit an EOI through the INB portal at no cost.
   • Enter valid language test scores and work authorization details.
   • EOIs can be updated or withdrawn at any time without penalty.
2. Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA):
   • If invited, you have 20 calendar days to submit a complete application and pay the non-refundable $250 provincial fee in the INB portal.
   • You may maintain only one active application with ImmigrationNB at a time.
3. Provincial Assessment:
   • An officer verifies completeness and evaluates your evidence. Additional documents, an interview, or a phone call may be requested.
   • If concerns arise, you will receive a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) with a response deadline.
4. Nomination Decision:
   • If approved, a Provincial Nomination Certificate is issued via the INB portal. It is valid for 6 months.
   • If refused, a refusal letter is issued in the portal.
5. Federal Permanent Residence Application:
   • Apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence before your provincial nomination certificate expires.
   • You and your family members must satisfy all federal statutory requirements (medical, criminal, and security checks).
6. Report Landing:
   • Within 30 days of receiving your signed Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), log in to the INB portal and click Report PR Landing to complete provincial reporting obligations.

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Document and Translation Rules

• Mandatory Threshold Documents: Applications submitted without a valid language test report (< 2 years old) or valid ECA (< 5 years old) / proof of Canadian education will be closed immediately without refund.
• Translation Requirements:
  • Any document not in English or French must include a complete, certified translation and a copy of the original document.
  • Translations cannot be completed by you, a family member, or your immigration representative.
  • If the translator is not certified, a translation affidavit must accompany the document.