New Brunswick invited hundreds of immigration candidates in a new round of provincial selections earlier this month. The province held several draws between March 3 and March 6, 2026, and issued a total of 622 invitations to people seeking to settle and work in the province.
Officials selected candidates through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). These invitations targeted people with work experience in sectors that currently need more workers.
Authorities considered only the Expressions of Interest submitted before March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time for this round.
The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream received the largest number of invitations in this round. The province issued 279 invitations, which accounted for about 45 per cent of all selections.
Candidates entered this stream through two pathways:
Officials focused on workers whose occupations fall in priority areas such as health care, education, social and community services, construction trades, and professional occupations.
This stream helps foreign nationals who already work in the province or who have a confirmed job offer from an eligible employer.
To qualify, applicants usually need a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a New Brunswick employer. They must also show that they hold the skills and experience required for the job. Candidates must also meet minimum language ability and settlement requirements before they receive a nomination.
The province also invited 189 candidates through the Strategic Initiative Stream. This stream focused on French-speaking workers who want to live and work in New Brunswick.
Candidates received invitations through two pathways:
Unlike other streams in this round, this category did not limit invitations to specific occupations. Applicants from all job sectors remained eligible.
The program supports the growth of Francophone communities across the province. Authorities aim to attract French-speaking workers who already have connections to New Brunswick and who plan to build their future in the province.
The New Brunswick Express Entry Stream issued 29 invitations, which represented only four per cent of all invitations in this selection round.
The province invited candidates through the Employment in New Brunswick pathway. Officials once again prioritized applicants working in sectors such as health care, education, social and community services, construction trades, and professional occupations.
This stream connects directly with the federal Express Entry system. Skilled workers who receive a provincial nomination through this pathway gain 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, which greatly improves their chances of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
To qualify, candidates must usually live in New Brunswick for at least 12 months and work in a full-time skilled job with a local employer. They must also complete at least one year of eligible work experience in the province.
The province also issued 125 invitations through the Atlantic Immigration Program. Employers in Atlantic Canada use this program to hire skilled workers and international graduates from abroad.
Authorities selected candidates with experience in several sectors, including health care, education, community services, construction trades, transportation, manufacturing, and professional roles.
The program operates in four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Applicants must first receive a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada. They must also meet language, education, and work experience requirements. The province must endorse the candidate before the person can apply for permanent residence.
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