What is the passing score on the New Brunswick Express Entry selection grid?

Candidates assessed under the New Brunswick Express Entry grid must score at least 67 points out of 100 across Education (max 25), Language (max 28), Work Experience (max 15), Age (max 12), Arranged Employment (max 10), and Adaptability (max 10).

What language benchmark is required for the NBPNP Skilled Worker Stream?

For the general New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream with an eligible employer job offer, the minimum mandatory requirement is Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in English or NCLC 4 in French across all four abilities. For the Express Entry stream, minimum CLB 7 is mandatory.

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NBPNP 67-Point Grid & Express Entry Selection

Q: What are the core pathways under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream in 2026?

The New Brunswick Express Entry stream operates two distinct pathways: the Employment in New Brunswick pathway (for candidates living and working full-time in NB in TEER 0-3 occupations) and the New Brunswick Interests pathway (where the province directly issues Letters of Interest to candidates in the federal Express Entry pool matching provincial economic priorities).

Establish permanent residence in Canada’s only officially bilingual province across Moncton, Saint John, and Fredericton. Mansory Consultants (Meezan Bank Plaza, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad) provides end-to-end 67-point grid assessments, INB portal Expression of Interest management, employer compliance structuring, and direct +600 CRS point provincial nomination processing.

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Policy Realities & Selection Grid

Key 2026 NBPNP Program Mechanics

New Brunswick balances direct Express Entry labour market draws, skilled worker streams, and bilingual francophone priority pathways.

67-Point Grid (100 Max)

Candidates under the Express Entry stream must achieve at least 67/100 points across Education, Language, Experience, Age, Job Offer, and Adaptability.

Targeted INB Draws

EOIs submitted through the INB portal are reviewed periodically for priority sectors: Healthcare, IT, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, and Logistics.

+600 Express Entry CRS

A provincial nomination certificate grants +600 points in the federal Express Entry system, guaranteeing an ITA in the following federal invitation round.

Strategic Francophone Route

French-speaking workers holding NCLC 5+ can access dedicated exploratory visit pathways and expedited provincial nomination streams.

Stream Architecture

Core New Brunswick Immigration Pathways

Align your occupational classification, language benchmarks, and employment profile with official NBPNP regulations.

Pathway 1

NB Express Entry Stream

Express Entry Profile: Active federal EE profile meeting FSW, CEC, or FST standards.
Two Targeted Routes: Employment in NB (12 mos working in TEER 0-3) or direct New Brunswick Interests LOI.
Selection Grid: Must score at least 67 points out of 100 on the NB assessment grid.
Language: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or French.

Best for: Skilled professionals, IT developers, and health practitioners in Express Entry

Pathway 2

NB Skilled Worker Stream

Employer Job Offer: Genuine, permanent, full-time non-seasonal offer in TEER 0–5.
Employer Criteria: Business operating continuously in NB for at least 24 months.
Language Threshold: Minimum CLB 4 across all four language abilities.
Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of continuous related paid work experience.

Best for: Candidates with employer sponsorship across transport, trades, and services

Pathway 3

Strategic Initiative (Francophone)

French Competency: Minimum NCLC 5 in all four language bands (TEF Canada / TCF Canada).
Qualifying Connection: 5-day exploratory visit to NB, direct job offer, or graduation from NB French DLI.
Settlement Funds: Proof of unencumbered liquid funds meeting statutory thresholds.
Pass Mark: Minimum 65 points out of 100 on the French strategic assessment grid.

Best for: French-speaking skilled workers and international francophone graduates

Automated Points Diagnostic

NBPNP 100-Point Grid & EOI Evaluator

Evaluate your standing against the 67-point pass mark measuring Education, Language, Experience, Age, Job Offer, and Adaptability. Your complete report routes directly to our WhatsApp desk (+92 331 0001991).

1. Contact Credentials

Full Legal Name *

WhatsApp Mobile Number *

Email Address *

2. Education & Age Factors

Education Level (Max 25 pts) *

Age at Application (Max 12 pts) *

3. Official Language & Work Experience

First Official Language (IELTS/PTE/CELPIP/TEF – Max 24 pts) *

Skilled Work Experience in Past 10 Years (Max 15 pts) *

4. New Brunswick Employment & Adaptability Ties

Arranged Employment (Max 10 pts) *

Target Sector / Occupation Category *

Adaptability & Connections (Max 10 pts) *

Step-By-Step Journey

NBPNP Application Lifecycle

Procedural journey from credentials evaluation to Canadian Permanent Residence landing.

Grid Audit & ECA

Complete your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), take official language tests (CLB 7 for EE, CLB 4 for Skilled Worker), and audit 67-point grid standing.

INB EOI Lodgement

Create an account in the Immigration New Brunswick (INB) portal and submit your Expression of Interest under the appropriate stream.

Draw Selection (ITA)

Receive an Invitation to Apply or Letter of Interest based on periodic provincial selection draws in targeted economic sectors.

Nomination Dossier

Submit certified documentation, settlement funds proof, and employer sponsorship forms through the INB system within 45 days.

Federal PR Landing

Accept the +600 CRS nomination bonus in Express Entry for rapid PR issuance or lodge non-EE federal permanent residence through the IRCC portal.

Verified Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Authoritative answers regarding New Brunswick Express Entry, employer criteria, and settlement rules.

How does the New Brunswick Express Entry stream select candidates?

The New Brunswick Express Entry stream operates two routes: Employment in New Brunswick (for applicants living and working full-time in NB for at least 12 consecutive months in TEER 0–3 occupations) and the New Brunswick Interests pathway (where the province directly searches the federal Express Entry pool and issues Letters of Interest to candidates meeting priority labour market demands). Both pathways require meeting the 67-point grid pass mark.

What are the employer requirements under the NB Skilled Worker stream?

The supporting employer must have been actively operating in New Brunswick for at least 24 continuous months, have a physical commercial establishment in the province, comply with all provincial employment standards, and offer permanent, full-time, non-seasonal employment at prevailing regional wage levels.

What are the passing scores on New Brunswick selection grids?

For the New Brunswick Express Entry stream, candidates must score at least 67 points out of 100 on the federal-provincial grid. For the Strategic Initiative for Francophones, the pass mark is 65 points out of 100 on its dedicated grid. The general Skilled Worker stream is primarily employer-driven and does not use the 67-point grid.

How does the Strategic Initiative for Francophones work?

The New Brunswick Strategic Initiative targets French-speaking foreign nationals with a minimum NCLC 5 language score. Applicants must establish a qualifying connection to the province—such as completing an official 5-day exploratory visit to New Brunswick, holding a genuine local job offer, or graduating from a New Brunswick French designated learning institution (such as Université de Moncton or CCNB).

How does Mansory Consultants assist from Islamabad?

Our corporate headquarters at Meezan Bank Plaza, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad audits your 67-point grid standing, prepares Educational Credential Assessments (ECA), registers and optimizes your Expression of Interest (EOI) in the INB portal, verifies employer compliance forms, and coordinates your federal permanent residence filing through to visa issuance.

Direct File Management

Start Your New Brunswick Permanent Residency Pathway

Connect directly with our senior Canadian immigration specialists. Visit our Islamabad headquarters at Meezan Bank Plaza, G-11 Markaz, or initiate your case evaluation on WhatsApp.

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