1. Read the Guide
Each of our economic Immigration Program Streams have different eligibility requirements relating to age, language test scores, education levels, and professional experience, so it is very important to review your desired stream program guides for information on eligibility requirements for each program. Be sure that you are eligible for a program stream before you prepare to submit an application.
2. Gather the Necessary Documents
Identity Documents: You must gather all identity and civil status documents for yourself and all accompanying family members (and even some non-accompanying family members), and you must have these documents translated and notarised if they are not already in English or French. You and all accompanying family members must have valid passports.
Consult the federal government document checklist to confirm which documents you need to gather and translate. You may wish to gather your diplomas and other educational credentials to have these translated at the same time.
Education Credentials: All our immigration programs require a minimum education level that is equivalent to a Canadian High School diploma. If you do not have Canadian education credentials, you will need to provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) that confirms the Canadian equivalency of your education. If your educational documents require translation into English or French, you may wish to have them translated along with your other identity and civil status documents. Visit any of the following agencies to inquire about or begin the assessment process:
Language Tests: Under most of our program streams, you must provide a valid Language Test, in English or in French, that was administered by a designated IRCC testing agency and that is less than 18 months old at the time your application is submitted to the province of New Brunswick. A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) is required in all language skills, in English or in French. Note: Certain employers may require a higher score than the minimum requirement for immigration. To inquire about or to register for a language test, visit the following sites: