New Brunswick Welcomes 600+ PNP and AIP Candidates in Latest Immigration Draws
The Government of New Brunswick recently conducted immigration draws, inviting over 600 candidates across multiple programs. These selections spanned from March 3 to March 6, 2026. The province issued a total of 622 invitations through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
Invitation Details
The recent draws focused on candidates in various priority sectors. The distribution of invitations included significant categories under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream, Strategic Initiative Stream, and Express Entry Stream.
- Total Invitations Issued: 622
- Date of Draws: March 3 – March 6, 2026
- Cut-off for Expressions of Interest: March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST
Breakdown of Invited Candidates
The 622 invitations were distributed as follows:
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream: Approximately 45% (279 invitations)
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream: 189 invitations
- New Brunswick Express Entry Stream: 29 invitations
- Atlantic Immigration Program: 125 invitations
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
This stream is designed for foreign nationals who have a job offer or current employment with an eligible employer in New Brunswick. Candidates are required to meet certain criteria, including:
- A full-time, non-seasonal job offer
- Skills and experience aligned with the job role
- Minimum language proficiency and settlement requirements
Occupational categories under this stream primarily include health care, education, construction trades, and professional occupations.
New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream
The Strategic Initiative Stream emphasizes the recruitment of French-speaking candidates. Invitations were extended to all occupational sectors, including:
- Francophone Workers in New Brunswick
- New Brunswick Francophone Priorities
These pathways aim to enhance the growth of Francophone communities throughout the province.
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
This stream plays a minor role in the recent draws, accounting for about 4% of the total invitations. Candidates must generally:
- Have lived in New Brunswick for at least 12 months
- Be employed full-time in a skilled position with a New Brunswick employer
- Possess a minimum of 12 months of eligible work experience in the province
Successful candidates receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points to boost their permanent residency applications.
Atlantic Immigration Program
The AIP aims to assist employers in hiring skilled foreign workers. Candidates receive invitations based on their occupations, including sectors such as health care, education, and manufacturing. Qualification requirements include:
- A job offer from a designated employer
- Minimum language requirements based on job offer TEER
- Relevant work experience
- Educational qualifications in line with job TEER
- Endorsement from the provincial government
This recent round of immigration draws highlights New Brunswick’s commitment to attracting skilled workers to support its economic growth and local communities.
