New Brunswick, Canada, recently announced the reopening of its Entrepreneurial Stream. The New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream policy has undergone adjustments, including the introduction of an EOI scoring system, requiring applicants to achieve a minimum of 65 points. What are the specific scoring criteria for the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream (New Brunswick Investment Immigration)?
I. Age
II. English/French Language Proficiency (Maximum 25 points)
III. Education (Maximum 25 points)
IV. Personal Net Worth
A minimum personal net worth of CAD 600,000, of which at least CAD 300,000 must be liquid assets. These assets may be held in the name of the principal applicant or jointly with a spouse or common-law partner.
Forms of assets include term deposits, pensions, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and earnings from a business 100% owned and managed by the applicant.
V. Business Ownership and/or Senior Management Experience (Maximum 20 points)
VI. Business Plan (Maximum 15 points)
First, a Business Concept must be attached when submitting the EOI.
The Business Concept must be between 1,000 and 1,500 words and completed according to the template provided in the EOI form for the Entrepreneurial Stream (NB-001ES).
Second, a detailed business plan must be attached when submitting the application.
VII. Spouse or Common-Law Partner Adaptability (Maximum 5 points)
