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CAPITAL REGION
The capital region is the territory that encompasses the city of Fredericton and its surrounding areas. It is primarily located along the St. John River (also known as the Wolastoq). It is home to a variety of historical monuments, wonderful landscapes, and engaging activities for everyone.
Immigration Streams:
Provincial
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program Skilled Worker with Employer Support (NBPNP)
This stream facilitates immigration for skilled workers with a job offer from an employer in NB.
NB Business Immigration Stream
Facilitates immigration for experienced entrepreneurs who are looking to establish and operate a business in the NB
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry Labour Market stream
This stream allows newcomers who meet demographic/labour market criteria to immigrate to NB
This stream allows new post-secondary graduates with a job offer to immigrate to NB
Federal
Express Entry Federal Skilled Workers Program
This program allows newcomers with experience in high-skilled positions to become permanent residents
This program allows permanent residents and Canadian citizens to sponsor their spouse or child to immigrate to Canada
The government of Canada provides refuge to those who require protection and who have been designated as refugees/asylum seekers
Express Entry Canadian Experience Class
This stream allows newcomers who have acquired experience in Canada to become permanent residents
Express Entry Skilled Trades Program
This stream allows immigrants with experience in a particular trade to become permanent residents.
Pre-arrival Services:
The government of Canada offers pre-arrival services to immigrants to facilitate integration into the country. This consists of free in-person and online services that help you move to Canada, secure employment, and get your education/work experience recognized. To learn more, click HERE.
To learn more about other pre-arrival services and programs, click HERE.
Settlement Services:
The capital region offers a wide variety of settlement services to help newcomers transition into their lives in the capital region. These services are offered by multiple organizations across the region.
Multicultural Association of Fredericton (MCAF):
MCAF is an organization that plays an important role in supporting newcomers in Fredericton. Founded in 1974, it seeks to assist newcomers to become established, as well as foster an environment that encourages multiculturalism.
Centre Communautaire Saint-Anne:
CCSA is an organization that looks to support the development of the French community in Fredericton. It officially opened its doors in 1978 and oversees the administration of a community center for the French community in the region of Fredericton on behalf of the Government of New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Multicultural Council:
NBMC is an organization that seeks to advocate for a multicultural and more inclusive New Brunswick. The organization officially opened its doors in 1984, and since then, it has continuously worked towards enabling newcomers and members of the community to fully participate in society through different initiatives.
This organization based in Fredericton focuses on the improvement of the settlement experience for immigrants. The organization provides services that allow immigrants to book accommodations and exchange currency, as well as assist in job hunting.