We handle everything — airport pickup, hotel, meetings, networking — so you can focus on exploring your future in New Brunswick and scoring points on the selection grid.
Your Expression of Interest (EOI) is scored out of 100 points across six factors. You need a minimum of 65 points to qualify — but scoring higher puts you ahead of other applicants in the selection pool.
| Selection Factor | Max Points | What Counts |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 10 | 21–44 years old score the most. Points decrease above or below that range. Must be 19–59 to qualify. |
| Language Proficiency | 20 | CLB 4 minimum required. Higher CLB levels (5–10) earn significantly more points in English or French. |
| Education | 25 | High school diploma meets the minimum. Post-secondary degrees, professional credentials, and trades certifications earn more. |
| Business Experience | 20 | 51% business ownership OR senior management with 2+ employees. More years = more points. Recent experience weighted higher. |
| Net Worth | 15 | Minimum $500,000 CAD. Higher verified net worth earns more points. Must be third-party verified. |
| Adaptability | 10 | Exploratory visit to NB (+5 pts), spouse studied/worked in NB, prior NB work experience, or close family ties all add points here. |
Before you can apply to the New Brunswick Business Immigration Stream, you must complete a mandatory 5-day exploratory visit to the province — and document it properly for your EOI submission.
The visit exists so immigration officers can verify that you're genuinely exploring New Brunswick as a business destination — not just applying from overseas with no real knowledge of the province.
Your visit must total at least 5 full days within the 12 months before you submit your Expression of Interest. Every meeting, site tour, and networking event needs to be documented — because what gets documented gets credited on the point grid.
Many applicants underestimate how much planning this actually takes from abroad. Scheduling in-person immigration consultations, business site visits, and local networking events — all while coordinating flights and accommodation — is a significant logistical undertaking. That's exactly why we exist.
Atlantic Canada's most affordable province offers a genuine path to permanent residency — without the cost and competition of Ontario or British Columbia. Saint John is NB's industrial heartland with deep-water port access and a growing innovation ecosystem.
NB's original industrial city with a deep-water port, growing tech scene, and one of Canada's lowest costs of doing business.
Housing and operating costs are 40–60% lower than Toronto or Vancouver — your business capital goes much further here.
The NB Business Immigration Stream offers a clear, structured route to PR — first via a work permit, then provincial nomination.
New Brunswick has a long tradition of immigration and multiculturalism. Bilingual services, diverse schools, and friendly communities.
From the moment you land at Saint John Airport to the moment you depart, we handle every detail of your 5-day exploratory visit.
We meet you at Saint John Airport (YSJ) and drive you everywhere you need to go throughout your visit — no rental car needed.
We book or assist with accommodation in Saint John or Fredericton — close to your meetings, at the right price point for your budget.
Your full 5-day schedule is built around your industry, your point grid profile, and your immigration timeline — not a generic template.
We connect you with licensed immigration lawyers and consultants who specialize in NB Business Immigration Stream applications.
We arrange meetings with potential partners, suppliers, clients, and mentors in your specific industry across Saint John and Fredericton.
We tour commercial spaces, industrial areas, port-adjacent sites, and office options so you can evaluate where your business fits best.
We help you prepare the documents required for your NB application — business plans, net worth statements, and immigration forms.
We introduce you to the NB business community — chamber of commerce events, entrepreneur meetups, and peer connections in your sector.
You get a real local NB phone number. Text or call anytime during your visit — we answer, not a call centre.
Every package is tailored to your situation. If you need something outside these packages, we build a custom plan for you.
Every itinerary is customized to your industry, point grid profile, and immigration goals. Below is a sample.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Saint John Airport (YSJ). We meet you at arrivals. | Hotel check-in, orientation walk of uptown Saint John. | Welcome dinner at a local restaurant — optional but recommended for networking. |
| Day 2 | Meeting with licensed immigration consultant. Review your EOI score and selection grid profile. | Documentation review session — business plan, net worth, and immigration forms. | Free exploration of Saint John's waterfront and market. |
| Day 3 | Business site visits — commercial and industrial locations relevant to your sector. | Explore business districts in Saint John and surrounding areas with your guide. | Local networking event or informal meetup with NB entrepreneurs. |
| Day 4 | Meet with local entrepreneurs in your industry. Supplier and partner introductions. | Industry-specific meetings arranged based on your business plan. | Wrap-up planning session — review findings and finalize your point grid strategy. |
| Day 5 | Final consultations — immigration review and EOI submission strategy. | Additional site visits if needed. Document everything for your submission. | Airport drop-off at Saint John Airport (YSJ). Safe travels home. |
You've submitted or are planning to submit an EOI on the INB Portal and need to complete the mandatory 5-day exploratory visit — with proper documentation for the point grid.
You're close to 65 points but need the exploratory visit bonus (+5 adaptability points) to qualify or strengthen your EOI submission.
You're exploring Atlantic Canada as a place to start, buy, or invest in a business and want insider knowledge before committing capital.
You're traveling from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, or elsewhere and want a local NB team that speaks your language and knows the territory — Saint John and beyond.
Based in Saint John, New Brunswick — we are your local team, not an overseas agency. We know the province, the port, the industrial sites, and the business community firsthand.
We've helped entrepreneurs from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East complete their exploratory visits and go on to successfully submit their NB Business Immigration applications.
We are not immigration consultants ourselves — we work alongside licensed immigration lawyers and consultants to make sure every piece of your visit is properly documented and credited on the point grid.
We handle the logistics, the introductions, and the on-ground support. Our clients arrive in NB with a full schedule — not a blank calendar and a list of unanswered questions.
A minimum of 5 full days in New Brunswick, within the 12 months before you submit your EOI. Immigration officers want to see genuine engagement — rushed, minimal visits can raise questions about the legitimacy of your application.
The exploratory visit adds 5 points in the Adaptability section of the 100-point selection grid. If you're scoring 60–64 without it, the visit could be the difference between qualifying and not. If you're already at 65+, it improves your ranking in the EOI pool.
Yes. All immigration consultant meetings, site visits, and networking sessions need to be arranged in advance. We typically need 2–3 weeks of lead time to schedule everything properly and document it for your EOI.
We can arrange additional days without any issue — just let us know as early as possible. Extended stays are common for applicants who want to explore multiple business locations or have additional consultant sessions.
Absolutely. We start planning before you arrive. We'll coordinate your flight timing, book your hotel, schedule all your appointments, and prepare a draft itinerary so you know exactly what every day looks like before you board your plane.
We handle the logistics and facilitation of your exploratory visit — transport, accommodation, meetings, site tours, networking. For the EOI and immigration application itself, we connect you with licensed immigration consultants.
We document your visit with meeting confirmation letters, a detailed timestamped itinerary, photographs of site visits and networking events, and a summary letter for your immigration file — everything needed to support your Adaptability points claim on the EOI.
Tell us about your situation and point grid profile — we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a proposed plan.
We handle everything — airport pickup, hotel, meetings, networking, documentation. You just show up and score points.
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation