New Brunswick intensified its immigration efforts in June 2025, holding an unprecedented number of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in just two days. Between June 16 and 17, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) invited 608 candidates across two main immigration streams and four specific pathways.
These selections reflect a strategic push by the province to address its labour market needs and attract skilled foreign workers, recent graduates, and individuals with valuable work experience in New Brunswick.
So far this year, a total of 2,015 candidates have received invitations under the NBPNP, making June the most active month for provincial nominations in 2025.
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Breakdown of NBPNP Draws Held on June 16 and 17
1. Skilled Worker Stream
This stream includes three sub-pathways: New Brunswick Experience, New Brunswick Graduates, and Priority Occupations. Each targets a different demographic of potential immigrants based on work experience, field of employment, or academic background.
| Date | Pathway | Invitations | Targeted Sectors |
| June 16 | NB Experience | 25 | Healthcare, education & social services, construction |
| June 16–17 | NB Graduates | 274 | All sectors (excluding chefs & material handlers) |
| June 17 | NB Priority Occupations | 12 | Healthcare |
New Brunswick Experience Pathway: Open to candidates with prior work experience in the province and valid work permits set to expire in 2025 or in early 2026. However, individuals classified under NOC 75101 (Material Handlers) were not included.
New Brunswick Graduates Pathway: Targeted international graduates from New Brunswick institutions. Similar to the Experience pathway, candidates needed a valid work permit expiring in the same timeline. Chefs (NOC 62022) and Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were excluded from consideration.
New Brunswick Priority Occupations Pathway: This draw, focused solely on the healthcare sector, had no published eligibility criteria or exclusions. However, it’s important to note that New Brunswick is currently not accepting new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under this pathway and is only processing profiles submitted previously.
Additionally, EOIs with job titles under specific National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes are presently being filtered out from the pool.
2. Express Entry Stream
| Date | Pathway | Invitations | Eligibility Focus |
| June 16 | Employment in NB | 297 | Full-time employment in NB for at least one year |
The Express Entry stream is designed to fast-track candidates who qualify under the federal Express Entry system and have a strong connection to New Brunswick.
- Employment in New Brunswick Pathway: This draw was limited to individuals with at least 12 months of full-time work experience in the province. It included a wide range of occupations, though chefs were excluded.
- New Brunswick Interests Pathway: Although this pathway exists within the Express Entry stream, no invitations were issued under it in this round. Similar to the Skilled Worker stream, EOIs related to certain NOC codes are currently not being processed under this stream either.
EOIs and NOC Code Exclusions
For both the Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams, New Brunswick is actively managing application intake by excluding certain occupations based on their NOC codes. These restrictions help prioritize occupations that are in higher demand across the province.
Furthermore, once submitted, EOIs remain valid in the pool for 365 days. However, submission does not guarantee selection, especially for candidates in ineligible job categories.
Final Thoughts
New Brunswick’s latest PNP draws underscore the province’s strategic immigration planning aimed at supporting its labour market and economic growth. With a focus on healthcare, education, construction, and retaining international graduates, the province is creating targeted opportunities for foreign nationals with the right skills and local experience.
As immigration policies and selection criteria evolve, candidates are encouraged to stay updated with official NBPNP announcements and regularly assess their eligibility for both the Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams.
For those considering immigration to New Brunswick, now may be an opportune time to explore pathways aligned with provincial needs and labour shortages.
