Business applicants

Business applicants must submit a Business Plan or Business Proposal that is of economic benefit to New Brunswick. A Business Plan details how applicants will develop and operate a specific business in New Brunswick. A Business Proposal may be submitted as an alternative to a formal business plan if applicants require more time to explore business opportunities before choosing a specific business. 

• You will demonstrate business management experience as an owner or senior manager.
• You will provide strong evidence that you will live in New Brunswick with your dependents, establish a business in New Brunswick and assume an active managerial role in the business.
• You will visit New Brunswick for a period of no less than five business days, to conduct extensive research and complete an interview with an Immigration Program Officer.
• Your business plan or business proposal must be of economic benefit to New Brunswick, and must be approved by an Immigration Officer.
• You will provide a verified personal net worth (value of total assets, less the value of total liabilities) of at least CDN $300,000.00.
• You will make a minimum investment of CDN $125,000.00.  
• You must demonstrate knowledge of English and/or French.
• Prior to nomination you must make a CDN $75,000.00 conditionally refundable deposit.