New Brunswick Business Immigration

Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable personal net worth of at least CAD $500,000.
Net worth includes assets owned by the applicant and/or spouse/common-law partner (if applicable). This must be supported by documentation and verified by a third-party

A minimum eligible investment of CAD $150,000 in a for-profit business in New Brunswick is required. This investment must be used for business establishment, acquisition, and ongoing operations.

You must demonstrate at least three (3) years of full-time experience within the last five (5) years in one of the following:

• Business ownership (minimum 33.33 % ownership), or
• Senior management in a business setting with decision-making authority.

Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in English or French.

CLB 4 is required before submitting an EOI. Accepted tests include:
• IELTS General
• CELPIP General
• TEF/TCF

While the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream does not prescribe a mandatory minimum education level, education is considered a strong competitive factor in the overall assessment and ranking process.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate one of the following:

• A Canadian high-school equivalent or higher, OR
• Post-secondary education, which is generally preferred and strengthens the application

For applicants who do not hold post-secondary credentials, substantial and well-documented business ownership or senior management experience becomes especially important.

Educational credentials obtained outside Canada may require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to confirm equivalency.

To qualify, applicants must:

• Establish a new business or purchase an existing eligible business in NB
• Own a minimum of 33.33 % equity in the business
• Be actively involved in daily management and operation of the business
• Physically reside in New Brunswick to manage the enterprise

The business must demonstrate that it will have a positive economic impact on New Brunswick. Typical indicators include:

• Job creation for Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Services or products that support local communities
• Economic growth, innovation, or export potential

While the official page does not list a fixed “number of jobs,” meaningful job creation and contribution to the economy form part of the performance evaluation.

Applicants must:

• Reside in New Brunswick after arrival
• Actively manage the business from within the province
• Demonstrate long-term settlement intent as part of the overall assessment and performance evaluation.

Although not mandatory, applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct a business exploratory visit to New Brunswick before submitting an EOI. This helps strengthen the business plan, clarify local market conditions, and demonstrate genuine intent.