New Brunswick Immigration Invitations in 2026
New Brunswick Selects 203 Candidates Through Atlantic Immigration Program in October 2026
New Brunswick selected 203 prospective immigrants through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in three selection rounds on October 2, 9, and 29, 2026. The invitations covered candidates from several occupational sectors, reflecting the province’s continued efforts to address workforce requirements and attract newcomers.
The latest selections add to New Brunswick’s immigration activity throughout 2026. The province has also issued invitations through its Skilled Worker Stream, Express Entry Stream and Strategic Initiative, providing different routes for eligible foreign workers and graduates seeking permanent residence in Canada.
October 2026 AIP Selections: Important Details
| Selection Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Draw dates | October 2, 9 and 29, 2026 |
| Program | Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) |
| Total applications selected | 203 |
| Cut-off dates | October 1, 9 and 28, 2026 |
| Cut-off time | 11:59 p.m. AST |
| Occupational categories | Construction, Education, Social and Community Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Other Trades, Professional and IT, Sales and Services, Transportation |
Unlike a single occupation-specific selection, these rounds included candidates from multiple employment sectors. This provides opportunities to applicants with different professional backgrounds, provided they meet the relevant programme requirements.
New Brunswick Immigration Invitations in 2026: Complete Draw Record
New Brunswick has recorded selections across several immigration pathways during 2026. The following table brings together the reported invitation rounds and their respective selection numbers. According to the supplied draw figures, the province has issued 4,436 invitations during the year.
| Draw Date | Immigration Stream | Pathway | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 9 and 29, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 203 |
| September 15 to 18, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Graduates; New Brunswick Experience | 197 |
| September 17, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 102 |
| September 11, 2026 | Strategic Initiative | - | 251 |
| September 25 and October 2, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 63 |
| September 10, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 60 |
| August 10 and 20, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 68 |
| July 22, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 114 |
| July 18, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Graduates | 209 |
| July 16 to 18, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience; New Brunswick Priorities | 58 |
| July 16, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 115 |
| July 16, 2026 | Strategic Initiative | Francophone Workers in New Brunswick; New Brunswick Francophone Priorities | 254 |
| June 4, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 75 |
| June 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | New Brunswick Francophone Priorities | 94 |
| June 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | Francophone Workers in New Brunswick | 52 |
| June 3, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | Not specified | 97 |
| June 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience | 243 |
| June 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Graduates | 138 |
| May 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience and Graduates | 113 |
| May 1, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | Not specified | 50 |
| May 1, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience and Graduates | 87 |
| April 30, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 17 |
| April 30, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | Francophone Priorities and Francophone Workers | 106 |
| April 1, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 118 |
| March 30, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 25 |
| March 3 to 6, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 29 |
| March 3 to 6, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience and Graduates | 279 |
| March 3 to 6, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | Francophone Workers and Francophone Priorities | 189 |
| March 3 to 6, 2026 | Atlantic Immigration Program | - | 125 |
| February 11, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience and Graduates | 196 |
| February 2, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 170 |
| February 2, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | Francophone Priorities and Francophone Workers | 160 |
| January 13 to 15, 2026 | New Brunswick Express Entry Stream | Employment in New Brunswick | 20 |
| January 13 to 15, 2026 | New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream | New Brunswick Experience and Graduates | 244 |
| January 13 to 15, 2026 | New Brunswick Strategic Initiative | New Brunswick Francophone Priorities | 115 |
Which New Brunswick Immigration Routes Can Applicants Consider?
New Brunswick offers several immigration options for foreign nationals who want to establish themselves in the province. The appropriate route depends on an applicant’s qualifications, employment background, language ability and other programme-specific conditions.
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream: For eligible workers who meet the stream's requirements and have the necessary connection to the province.
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream: For eligible candidates who qualify under the relevant Express Entry pathway and meet New Brunswick's selection criteria.
- Strategic Initiative: Includes pathways designed to attract eligible Francophone candidates and other applicants who meet the province's priorities.
- Atlantic Immigration Program: A federal-provincial pathway that helps designated employers in Atlantic Canada recruit eligible foreign workers and international graduates.
Candidates should review the individual requirements rather than assuming that selection under one pathway makes them eligible for another.
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
For overseas professionals and graduates considering Canadian permanent residence, the key is to identify a pathway that aligns with their background and the province’s current eligibility requirements. An invitation count alone does not determine an applicant’s chances of selection, and meeting the programme criteria remains essential.
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