Using a representative

Notice

Immigration New Brunswick is adjusting its 2025 provincial economic immigration programs and pathways in view of overall changes to Canada’s immigration system and to ensure that our programs are correctly oriented to best address critical provincial workforce needs and priorities.

Please continue to monitor our website for updates and information specific to each program's reopening. Your continued patience is appreciated.

Overview

Although you may choose to have a representative help you with your immigration process, it is not necessary. ImmigrationNB believes that you can complete and submit a provincial immigration application yourself, without the assistance of a third party. All provincial immigration program guides and required application forms are available on this website.

Moreover, having a representative does not grant you priority or special treatment. If you still choose to use a professional for immigration-related services, be sure to work with an individual who is authorized to represent you.

Choosing an authorized representative

Only the following individuals are authorized to represent you while charging a fee for their immigration-related services. Before using their services, make sure that the person chosen is a member in good standing of their regulatory body.

Lawyers

Most provincial and territorial law societies let you check online to see if a legal professional is a member in good standing. To locate or verify the status of a lawyer in Canada, visit the corresponding law society’s website:

Regulated Canadian immigration consultants (RCICs)

To locate or verify the status of an RCIC in Canada, visit the official website:

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Notaries (Québec only)

To locate or verify the status of a notary in Québec, visit the official website:

Chambre des notaires du Québec (French only)

Paralegals (Ontario only)

In Ontario, paralegals must be members in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. To locate or verify the status of a paralegal in Ontario, visit the official website:

Law Society of Ontario

For more information

Visit the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) web page to learn more about this subject.

Learn more

Enrol an authorized representative in the INB portal

ImmigrationNB requires an authorized representative to be registered in the INB portal before they can represent their clients. If you are an authorized representative, please complete the form below and follow the instructions found on the form itself.

NB-025 Authorized Paid Representative Enrolment

Declare a representative

You must inform ImmigrationNB that you have a representative helping you with your provincial immigration application, whether they are paid or not. If you do not declare their representation, your application may be refused.

To declare that you have a representative, complete the form below and upload it under the “My representative” tab in the INB portal.

NB-007 Use of a Representative

Get in touch

Let us know your questions and we’ll get back to you with answers.