New Brunswick issues 750 immigration invitations across multiple streams
New Brunswick extended 750 immigration invitations between July 16 and July 22, 2026, through several provincial selection rounds. The invitations were issued under both the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
The draws targeted candidates in a range of occupations, with health care roles included in each round. Other sectors varied depending on the specific stream and pathway used during the selection period.
These invitations allow selected candidates to move forward in applying for permanent residence through provincial nomination or federal pathways linked to employer endorsement.
- 750 invitations issued between July 16 and July 22, 2026
- Selections conducted under NBPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program
- Skilled Worker Stream issued 267 invitations
- Strategic Initiative Stream accounted for 254 invitations
- Express Entry Stream issued 115 invitations
- AIP draw on July 22 issued 114 invitations
Overview of New Brunswick immigration selections
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program is a key component of Canada’s immigration system, allowing the province to nominate individuals who meet local labour market needs. Candidates selected through NBPNP streams can apply for permanent residence after receiving a provincial nomination.
Alongside the provincial program, the Atlantic Immigration Program operates as an employer-driven pathway for foreign nationals with job offers in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces. New Brunswick continues to use both systems to address workforce shortages in multiple sectors.
Occupational categories targeted during these draws included construction, education, health care, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services. Health-related occupations were consistently included across all rounds held during the period.
Skilled Worker Stream selections
Between July 16 and July 18, two selection rounds were conducted under the Skilled Worker Stream, resulting in 267 invitations. Candidates were invited through three pathways: New Brunswick Experience, New Brunswick Priorities, and New Brunswick Graduates.
The first round focused on the Experience and Priorities pathways, issuing 58 invitations to candidates in construction and health care occupations. The second draw on July 18 targeted graduates across a broader set of fields, including education, manufacturing, and transportation, accounting for 209 invitations.
Each draw applied a specific submission cut-off. For the earlier round, profiles had to be submitted by late July 15, while the July 18 round used a cut-off of late July 17.
The Experience pathway is designed for individuals already working full-time in New Brunswick for at least six months. The Priorities pathway focuses on candidates with job offers obtained through provincial recruitment efforts, while the Graduates pathway is limited to eligible post-secondary graduates from institutions within the province.
Strategic Initiative Stream draw
A separate draw was held on July 16 under the Strategic Initiative Stream, issuing 254 invitations. This round focused on francophone candidates through two pathways within the stream.
Selected occupations included education, food services, health care, manufacturing, information technology, sales, and transportation. The draw applied a submission deadline of July 15 at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic time.
One pathway targets French-speaking individuals currently employed in New Brunswick or holding a valid job offer. The second pathway prioritises francophone candidates with established connections to the province, including graduates of local post-secondary programs and individuals identified through provincial invitations.
Express Entry Stream results
The Express Entry Stream recorded the smallest number of invitations during this period. On July 16, the province issued 115 invitations under the Employment in New Brunswick pathway.
This pathway requires candidates to have lived in the province for at least 12 months while working full-time for a local employer in occupations classified under TEER 0 to 3. Targeted occupations in this round included health care, education, manufacturing, and professional services.
The submission cut-off for this draw matched other July 16 rounds, set at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic time on July 15.
Atlantic Immigration Program draw
On July 22, New Brunswick conducted a draw under the Atlantic Immigration Program, issuing 114 invitations. This marked one of the larger AIP-specific rounds held by the province in 2026.
Candidates from a wide range of sectors were included, such as construction, education, health care, manufacturing, and transportation. The draw covered both skilled and semi-skilled roles aligned with employer demand in the province.
The AIP operates differently from provincial nomination streams, requiring candidates to hold a job offer from a designated employer. The employer must secure provincial endorsement before the candidate can apply for permanent residence at the federal level.
Program structure and eligibility context
New Brunswick’s immigration programs are structured to address specific labour shortages and demographic needs. Streams and pathways are designed to target candidates based on employment status, education, language ability, and connections to the province.
Under the NBPNP, different pathways are used to select candidates already working in New Brunswick, those recruited from outside Canada, and graduates of provincial institutions. These pathways operate alongside the federal Express Entry system or as stand-alone nomination streams.
The Atlantic Immigration Program complements this system by enabling employers to recruit internationally for hard-to-fill roles. It places emphasis on job offers and employer participation in settlement planning.
Provincial nomination through NBPNP can provide candidates with additional points under Canada’s immigration system if linked to Express Entry. Details on similar provincial systems can be compared through tools such as the New Brunswick PNP calculator, which outlines scoring factors used in candidate assessment.
Occupational trends and draw distribution
Across all draws conducted during the period, health care occupations were consistently prioritised. This reflects ongoing demand for medical and support roles within the province’s labour market.
Other frequently selected sectors included construction, transportation, manufacturing, and education-related services. The inclusion of multiple occupational categories across draws demonstrates a broad-based approach to labour market recruitment.
Some draws were more targeted, such as those under the Strategic Initiative Stream focusing on francophone candidates, while others included a wider mix of occupations and pathways.
Invitation distribution varied significantly by stream, with the Skilled Worker and Strategic Initiative streams accounting for the majority of invitations issued during the week.
Recent immigration activity in New Brunswick
The July 16 to July 22 selection period highlights continued activity in provincial immigration programs in 2026. New Brunswick has conducted multiple rounds throughout the year to address workforce gaps and support population growth.
The province’s approach includes regular draws across several streams rather than reliance on a single pathway. This structure allows for targeted selection based on evolving labour needs.
Information on recent draws, including those conducted by other provinces, is published through aggregated listings such as the New Brunswick draws index, which tracks invitation activity over time.
Summary of July 2026 draw period
The combined issuance of 750 invitations over seven days represents a concentrated period of immigration activity in New Brunswick. Selections covered multiple streams, from employer-driven pathways to those linked with Express Entry.
The draws included a mix of targeted and broad occupational categories, with consistent emphasis on health-related roles. Francophone candidates and provincial graduates were also included through dedicated pathways.
The July 22 AIP draw, which issued 114 invitations, marked the final selection round in this series and contributed to the total number of invitations issued during the week.
Further updates on provincial selection activity continue to be reported as part of ongoing monitoring of Canada’s immigration system.