New Brunswick Holds Three Immigration Draws, Issuing Over 500 Invitations to Apply for Provincial Nomination
Between October 6 and 9, 2025, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) conducted three draws, issuing a total of 522 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under two major streams — the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the Skilled Worker Stream.
These draws targeted candidates who are already working in New Brunswick or employed in priority occupations within the province.
Summary of New Brunswick’s October 2025 Draws
| Dates | Stream | Invitations Issued | Sectors Targeted |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6–7 | Skilled Worker – NB Experience | 91 | Health care |
| October 6–7 | Skilled Worker – NB Graduates | 210 | Health care, Education & Social and Community Services, Construction trades |
| October 8–9 | Express Entry – Employment in NB | 221 | All sectors |
| Total | 522 |
The cut-off date and time for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) considered in these draws was October 5 at 11:59 p.m. AST.
The provincial government also clarified that not all applications submitted in response to these draws will be processed in 2025.
No minimum score thresholds were released for any of these draws.
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
This stream is designed for skilled foreign nationals who are already in the federal Express Entry pool and have employment in New Brunswick.
Draw Details
| Date | Pathway | Invitations | Targeted Sectors |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8–9 | Employment in New Brunswick | 221 | All sectors |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify under the Employment in New Brunswick pathway, candidates must:
Be working full time in a non-seasonal job with a New Brunswick employer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation;
Have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in a TEER 0–3 position within New Brunswick; and
Have lived in New Brunswick for the past 12 months.
TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) is Canada’s classification system for occupations, grouping them according to the required skill level and responsibility.
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
This stream is for foreign nationals currently working or holding a job offer for a full-time, non-seasonal position with an eligible New Brunswick employer willing to support their immigration application.
Draw Details
| Date | Pathway | Invitations | Sectors Targeted |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6–7 | New Brunswick Experience | 91 | Health care |
| October 6–7 | New Brunswick Graduates | 210 | Health care, Education, Social & Community Services, Construction Trades* |
The October 6–7 Graduate Pathway draw excluded NOC 75101 – Material Handlers.
The NOC (National Occupational Classification) is Canada’s official system for classifying and describing occupations.
Eligibility Requirements
New Brunswick Experience Pathway
Must have at least six months of full-time work experience with the supporting employer;
Must have lived in the province for at least six months before submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI).
New Brunswick Graduate Pathway
The job offer must result from a recruitment mission organized by the Government of New Brunswick;
The job must fall under one of the priority NOC codes; and
The candidate must have at least one year of paid work experience related to the position.
New Brunswick’s 2025 Immigration Activity
As of October 2025, New Brunswick has issued 3,589 invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
Originally, the province received 1,500 nomination allocations for 2025. However, in June 2025, New Brunswick successfully negotiated an additional 1,500 nomination spaces, raising its total annual allocation to 3,000.
The number of invitations issued usually exceeds the number of nomination spots to account for applicants who decline, withdraw, or fail to meet eligibility criteria.
Due to processing times for both the nomination and permanent residence applications, some nominations issued in 2025 will count toward the landing targets of 2026.
Next Steps After Receiving an Invitation
Once a candidate receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA), they can submit a complete application to the New Brunswick provincial government.
If the application meets all program requirements, the province will issue a nomination certificate.
This provincial nomination allows the candidate to apply to the federal government for permanent residence (PR) under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).