Latest New Brunswick AIP Selection
New Brunswick Selects 63 Applicants for AIP in October 2026
New Brunswick has selected 63 applications for further processing under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), covering workers across seven occupational groups. The selections were made on September 25 and October 2, 2026, as the province continues to manage its immigration intake according to labour market priorities.
The latest update is significant for foreign workers seeking Canadian permanent residence through an Atlantic Canadian employer. It also comes amid a policy adjustment that has widened occupational eligibility under New Brunswick’s AIP, allowing more professions to be considered for endorsement, subject to specific exclusions and other program requirements.
Latest New Brunswick AIP Selection: Key Details
| Selection Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Selection Dates | September 25 and October 2, 2026 |
| Applications Selected | 63 |
| Occupational Groups | 7 |
| Application Cut-off Dates | September 24 and October 1, 2026 |
| Cut-off Time | 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST) |
| AIP Selection Rounds in 2026 | 10 |
| Total Applicants Selected for Processing by October 2 | 695 |
Candidates whose endorsement applications are approved can receive an endorsement certificate, which allows them to proceed with a permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), provided they meet the applicable federal requirements.
Which Occupations Were Included?
- Construction
- Education, social and community services
- Manufacturing
- Other trades
- Professional and information technology
- Sales and services
- Transportation
New Brunswick AIP Selection History for 2026
| Selection Date | Applications Selected for Processing |
|---|---|
| September 25 and October 2 | 63 |
| September 10 | 60 |
| August 10 and August 20 | 68 |
| July 22 | 114 |
| June 3 | 97 |
| May 1 | 50 |
| April 1 | 118 |
| March 3–6 | 125 |
As of October 2, New Brunswick had selected 695 AIP applicants for endorsement application processing, according to the supplied figures. This number represents applications selected for processing, not the number of applicants who have already received permanent residence.
New Brunswick Expands AIP Occupational Eligibility
A major development for prospective applicants took effect on October 14, 2026. New Brunswick began accepting endorsement applications across all otherwise eligible occupations, with four occupations remaining excluded. The excluded occupations are:
| Occupation | NOC Code |
|---|---|
| Fish and seafood plant workers | 94142 |
| Food service supervisors | 62020 |
| Restaurant and food service managers | 60030 |
| Shippers and receivers | 14400 |
The province has also maintained restrictions on applications involving foreign nationals who live outside Canada. For these applicants, endorsement applications remain limited to government-led recruitment initiatives in three sectors: healthcare, education and construction.
Conclusion
New Brunswick confirmed on September 14 that its pause on accepting new employer designation applications under the AIP would continue through the end of 2026. The province said the pause would give Immigration New Brunswick time to reassess designated employers and review program priorities against economic needs and program objectives.
For foreign workers, the key step is to verify the latest eligibility rules and employment requirements before pursuing an application. Although the October selections and expanded occupational coverage create opportunities for some candidates, endorsement and Canadian permanent residence remain subject to individual eligibility and official approval.
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