New Brunswick issued a total of 678 invitations to foreign workers in priority occupations between 10 August and 18 September 2026. The invitations were distributed through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and three streams of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
Occupational groups targeted
- Construction
- Education, social and community services
- Manufacturing
- Professional and IT
- Sales and services
- Transportation
- Other trades
NBPNP draws
| Stream | Dates of draw | Invitations | Cut‑off date & time (AST) | Main eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker – Graduates & Experience | 15‑18 Sept | 197 | 13 Sept 2026, 11:59 p.m. | Graduates: International graduates of an eligible New Brunswick program holding a post‑graduation work permit and employed full‑time by an eligible provincial employer. Experience: Individuals already living and working in the province for at least six months full‑time with an eligible employer. |
| Express Entry | 17 Sept | 102 | 13 Sept 2026, 11:59 p.m. | Candidates in the federal Express Entry system who have lived in New Brunswick ≥12 months and worked full‑time in a TEER 0‑3 position for a provincial employer. |
| Strategic Initiative – Francophone Workers & Francophone Priorities | 11 Sept | 251 | 8 Sept 2026, 11:59 p.m. | Francophone Workers: French‑speaking foreign nationals with a full‑time job offer (or already employed) from an eligible employer; must have lived in the province ≥6 months or obtained the offer through a special recruitment mission. Francophone Priorities: French‑speaking candidates with strong ties to New Brunswick, such as francophone graduates of eligible post‑secondary programs (minimum one year) or those invited directly by Immigration New Brunswick. |
Note: New Brunswick now reports invitation totals and occupational categories together for multi‑pathway draws, rather than separating results by individual pathways.
AIP selections
| Draw date(s) | Invitations | Cut‑off date & time (AST) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept | 60 | 9 Sept 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
| 10 Aug + 20 Aug | 68 | 9 Aug 2026 & 19 Aug 2026, 11:59 p.m. |
The AIP is an employer‑driven permanent‑residence pathway for foreign nationals with a job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island). Candidates must also meet basic language, work‑experience, education, and settlement‑fund requirements.
Post‑draw pathways
- Nomination or endorsement: Invited candidates may submit a complete application for provincial nomination (NBPNP) or endorsement (AIP). Successful nomination or endorsement allows the applicant to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence.
- Employer‑specific work permit: AIP‑endorsed workers can obtain an employer‑specific temporary work permit while their PR application is processed.
- Bridging open work permit (BOWP): Provincial nominees who have filed a PR application may be eligible for a BOWP. As of 9 June 2026, base‑PNP applicants can qualify for a BOWP before receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) for their PR application, under a federal temporary measure.
These draws reflect New Brunswick’s continued focus on filling labour gaps in construction, manufacturing, IT, education, health‑related services, transportation and other skilled trades, with particular attention to French‑speaking candidates and those already integrated into the provincial labour market.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
