Since NBPNP has moved to an online system, you do not need to wait for a "window". Once you register on the online system and create your profile, you will be asked to fill in the EOI form and indicate your 'Connection to NB' to begin the process.
All possible options that apply to 'Connection to NB' include:
- Offer of employment from a New Brunswick company which has been in operation for at least 12 consecutive months
- Attendance at an immigration information session hosted by the Province of New Brunswick within the last 24 months
- A certificate, diploma or degree held by the principal applicant or his/her spouse from an accredited New Brunswick institution (minimum 2-year program)
- Principal applicant or his/her spouse has worked full-time in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months
- Principal applicant or his/her spouse has a close family member who is at least 18 years of age and has resided in New Brunswick for at least 12 consecutive months or is a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
- Has visited New Brunswick for at least 5 days to explore job or business opportunities
- Own at least 33.33% of a business located in New Brunswick, and working in that business on a daily basis (Note: Only applicable to entrepreneurial streams.)