750 Candidates Selected in New Brunswick's Latest Provincial Immigration Draws
New Brunswick Selects 750 Candidates in Latest Provincial Immigration Rounds
Across the selection rounds, the province issued 750 invitations through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
The latest invitation activity covered several occupational sectors, with health care appearing as a consistent priority across the province’s selection rounds. Other targeted areas included construction, education, social and community services, manufacturing, information technology, transportation, sales, and hospitality-related occupations.
750 Invitations Issued Through Multiple Immigration Pathways
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
- Atlantic Immigration Program
The NBPNP selections accounted for 636 invitations, while another 114 candidates were selected through the AIP. The provincial nominee selections were designed to address specific workforce requirements and attract candidates with established connections to New Brunswick, relevant work experience, French-language abilities, or employment in priority occupations.
Candidates selected through the NBPNP can move forward with the provincial nomination process, which can support their application for Canadian permanent residence. Those selected under the AIP receive an opportunity to pursue a provincial endorsement and subsequently submit their permanent residence application through the federal immigration system.
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.
Health Care Remains a Major Recruitment Priority
One of the clearest trends across the latest New Brunswick selections was the continued focus on health care professionals. Health care occupations were included in every selection round covered in the July 16–22 invitation period. This highlights the province’s ongoing interest in attracting workers who can contribute to essential services and help address labour shortages.
However, the province also broadened its recruitment efforts beyond health care. Depending on the selection round, candidates working in construction, education, social services, manufacturing, technology, transportation, sales, food and accommodation, and other trades were also considered. This wider occupational approach provides opportunities for candidates from several professional and skilled trade backgrounds.
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream Issues 267 Invitations
The Skilled Worker Stream accounted for 267 invitations through two selection rounds conducted between July 16 and July 18. The selections covered three different pathways, allowing New Brunswick to consider candidates with varying connections to the province and labour market.
New Brunswick Experience and Priorities Pathways
The occupations targeted in this selection included:
The draw focused on workers employed in:
- Construction trades
- Health care
The New Brunswick Experience pathway is intended for eligible foreign workers who are already living and employed in the province. Candidates generally need to demonstrate an established employment history with an eligible employer.
The New Brunswick Priorities pathway, meanwhile, is aimed at foreign nationals who have secured qualifying employment through provincial recruitment efforts. Candidates must have a job offer from an eligible employer in a priority occupation and relevant professional experience. For this selection, eligible profiles had to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on July 15, 2026.
New Brunswick Graduates Pathway
The province issued another 209 invitations through its New Brunswick Graduates pathway on July 18.
This round included a much broader range of occupational categories, including:
- Construction trades
- Education, social and community services
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Other trades
- Professional and IT occupations
- Sales and services
- Transportation
The pathway is designed to retain international graduates who have completed eligible post-secondary studies in New Brunswick and have a qualifying employment connection within the province.
To be considered, graduates generally need to be working full-time for an eligible New Brunswick employer or have accepted a qualifying full-time position. The profile submission deadline for this selection was 11:59 p.m. AST on July 17, 2026.
Strategic Initiative Stream Focuses on Francophone Talent
New Brunswick also conducted a selection under its Strategic Initiative Stream on July 16, issuing 254 invitations. The selection focused on two Francophone-oriented pathways:
- Francophone Workers in New Brunswick
- New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
Candidates were selected across several occupational categories, including:
- Education, social and community services
- Food and accommodation
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Professional and IT
- Sales and services
- Transportation
The deadline for eligible profiles was 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.
Opportunities for French-Speaking Candidates
The Strategic Initiative Stream provides New Brunswick with a mechanism to attract French-speaking workers who have meaningful links to the province. The Francophone Workers in New Brunswick pathway can support foreign nationals who are employed, or have a qualifying job offer, with an eligible New Brunswick employer. Candidates may also qualify through specific provincial recruitment initiatives or established residence in the province.
The Francophone Priorities pathway is aimed at candidates with a priority connection to New Brunswick. This can include eligible French-speaking graduates and individuals who have been identified or invited by the province. The latest selection reinforces New Brunswick’s continued interest in strengthening its Francophone workforce while supporting broader labour market needs.
Express Entry Candidates Receive 115 Invitations
New Brunswick’s Express Entry Stream selection on July 16 resulted in 115 invitations. The draw targeted candidates under the Employment in New Brunswick pathway. Selected occupations included:
- Education, social and community services
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Professional and IT
- Sales and services
- Transportation
The deadline for candidates considered in this selection was 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.
Who Can Benefit From the Employment in New Brunswick Pathway?
This pathway is intended for Express Entry candidates who have developed a strong employment connection to New Brunswick. Eligible candidates generally need to have lived in the province for at least 12 months and worked full-time for a New Brunswick employer during that period. Their employment must be in an occupation classified within TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
For Express Entry candidates, a provincial nomination can significantly strengthen their immigration profile and may provide an important route toward permanent residence.
Atlantic Immigration Program Selects 114 Candidates
The province’s latest AIP selection took place on July 22, with 114 invitations issued to candidates across a broad range of occupations. The selection covered:
- Construction trades
- Education, social and community services
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Other trades
- Professional and IT occupations
- Sales and services
- Transportation
Profiles eligible for this round needed to meet the applicable cut-off of 11:59 p.m. AST on July 21, 2026. The July 22 selection was also notable for its wide occupational coverage, reflecting New Brunswick’s need for workers across multiple sectors rather than a single industry.
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 the Latest New Brunswick Selections Mean for Immigration Candidates
The selection pattern also shows that candidates do not necessarily need to work in one specific occupation to find an immigration opportunity. While health care remained a recurring priority, invitations also extended to workers in skilled trades, technology, education, manufacturing, transportation, sales, and other sectors.
At the same time, the province continued to prioritize candidates who already have a connection to New Brunswick. This includes people who are currently employed in the province, international graduates, French-speaking workers, and Express Entry candidates with established local work experience.
