New Brunswick Issues 669 ITAs Through Multiple Draws in Early June
New Brunswick Issues 669 ITAs Through Multiple Draws in Early June
The latest invitation rounds were carried out through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) as well as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Together, these pathways targeted workers employed in several high-demand sectors, including healthcare, construction, transportation, manufacturing, education, and information technology.
Provincial Nominee Program Accounts for Majority of Invitations
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
Skilled Worker Stream Leads With 381 Invitations
The largest share of invitations was issued through the Skilled Worker Stream, where 381 candidates received invitations on June 3. Two pathways were used to select candidates:
Skilled Worker Draw Results
| Pathway | Targeted Occupations | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Experience | Construction trades, Health care | 243 |
| New Brunswick Graduates | Education and community services, Construction trades, Health care, Transportation | 138 |
Candidates considered under these draws were required to have submitted eligible profiles before the selection deadline of June 2, 2026.
Who Qualifies Under These Pathways?
The New Brunswick Graduates pathway is designed for international students who completed eligible studies in New Brunswick and are currently working, or have accepted employment, with a qualified employer in the province.
Francophone Immigration Remains a Key Priority
New Brunswick also continued its efforts to attract French-speaking newcomers through the Strategic Initiative Stream. A total of 146 invitations were issued across two Francophone-focused pathways on June 3.
Strategic Initiative Stream Results
| Pathway | Targeted Occupations | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Francophone Priorities | Construction trades, Education and community services, Health care, Manufacturing, Professional and IT occupations, Transportation, Sales and service | 94 |
| Francophone Workers in New Brunswick | Same occupational categories | 52 |
The province used a common selection deadline of June 2, 2026, for both pathways.
Francophone Priorities Pathway
Francophone Workers Pathway
Express Entry Candidates Also Receive Invitations
Occupations Selected
The draw focused on workers employed in:
- Construction trades
- Education and community services
- Healthcare occupations
- Manufacturing jobs
- Professional and IT positions
- Transportation occupations
Employment in New Brunswick Pathway
This pathway is designed for candidates already in the federal Express Entry system who have established themselves in New Brunswick. Applicants typically must have lived in the province for at least one year and maintained full-time employment with a New Brunswick employer in eligible occupations.
Atlantic Immigration Program Invites 97 Additional Candidates
Alongside the provincial nominee selections, New Brunswick also held a draw under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The province invited 97 individuals who had submitted Expressions of Interest and were employed in occupations identified as labour market priorities.
Occupations Targeted Under AIP
- Construction trades
- Education, social, and community services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Other skilled trades
- Professional and IT occupations
- Sales and service occupations
- Transportation
Understanding the Atlantic Immigration Program
The Atlantic Immigration Program serves as a permanent residence pathway for skilled foreign workers and international graduates seeking to settle in Canada’s Atlantic provinces. To qualify, applicants must receive a valid job offer from a designated employer located in one of the participating provinces:
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
The job offer must receive provincial endorsement, and applicants must satisfy language proficiency, educational, work experience, and settlement fund requirements before becoming eligible for permanent residence.
Key Sectors Continue to Drive Immigration Selections
The broad range of occupations selected demonstrates the province’s strategy of using immigration to address labour shortages across multiple sectors while supporting economic growth and population expansion.
Excluded Occupations:
In addition to the excluded occupations under the Express Entry stream, the following occupations are also not considered under the Skilled Worker stream in 2025:
| Job Title | NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Shippers and receivers | 14400 |
| Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers | 64100 |
| Bartenders | 64301 |
| Hotel front desk clerks | 64314 |
| Other customer service representatives | 64409 |
| Food and beverage servers | 65200 |
| Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related occupations | 65201 |
| Fish and seafood plant workers | 94142 |
| Labourers in food and beverage processing | 95106 |
| Labourers in fish and seafood processing | 95107 |
What These Draws Mean for Future Applicants
With nearly 700 invitations issued in just two days, New Brunswick remains one of Canada’s most active provincial immigration destinations for skilled foreign workers seeking permanent residence.
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