New Brunswick Invites 750 Candidates for Canadian Immigration

July 27, 2026
CIC News Update
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New Brunswick has delivered a significant boost to prospective immigrants by issuing 750 invitations during a week of provincial immigration activity from July 16 to July 22, 2026.

The latest selections brought together several immigration routes, including the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Rather than concentrating on one group of applicants, the province distributed invitations among workers already established in New Brunswick, international graduates, French-speaking candidates, Express Entry applicants, and foreign nationals with employment connections to the Atlantic region.

The selection activity also covered a broad mix of occupations, although health care professionals remained a recurring focus throughout the week.

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A Week of Immigration Activity Across Four Pathways

The 750 invitations were distributed across multiple programs and streams designed to meet different immigration and labour market objectives.

The largest share came through the NBPNP’s Skilled Worker Stream, which issued 267 invitations. The Strategic Initiative Stream followed with 254 invitations, while the Express Entry Stream issued 115 invitations.

The remaining 114 invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program.

Together, these selections demonstrate New Brunswick’s continued use of targeted immigration to strengthen its workforce while creating permanent residence opportunities for people with provincial or employer connections.

Skilled Worker Selections Prioritize Workers and Graduates

New Brunswick’s Skilled Worker Stream accounted for more than one-third of the invitations issued during the latest selection period.

The province conducted two rounds between July 16 and July 18, covering three pathways:

New Brunswick Experience
New Brunswick Priorities
New Brunswick Graduates

The first selection resulted in 58 invitations for candidates in construction trades and health care through the Experience and Priorities pathways.

The second round, conducted on July 18, was considerably larger, with 209 invitations issued through the New Brunswick Graduates pathway.

This graduate-focused selection included candidates working across a wide range of sectors, such as construction, education, health care, manufacturing, professional and IT occupations, sales and services, transportation, and other trades.

The two rounds applied different profile cut-off dates. Candidates considered in the first selection needed to have submitted their profiles by July 15, while the graduate selection used July 17 as its relevant cut-off date, with both deadlines set at 11:59 p.m. AST.

Francophone Immigration Takes Centre Stage in Strategic Initiative Selection

French-speaking candidates were at the heart of New Brunswick’s Strategic Initiative Stream selection on July 16.

The province issued 254 invitations through two pathways:

Francophone Workers in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Francophone Priorities

The selected occupations spanned several industries, including health care, education and social services, manufacturing, professional and IT roles, transportation, sales and services, and food and accommodation.

Candidates needed to have profiles submitted by 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026, to be considered for this selection.

The draw underlines New Brunswick’s interest in attracting and retaining French-speaking newcomers who can contribute to the province’s workforce and support its Francophone communities.

French-Speaking Candidates With Provincial Connections May Benefit

The two pathways targeted by the Strategic Initiative Stream serve somewhat different candidate profiles.

The Francophone Workers in New Brunswick pathway is designed for French-speaking foreign nationals with qualifying employment or job offers in the province. Certain candidates may also qualify based on their period of residence in New Brunswick or participation in designated recruitment activities.

The New Brunswick Francophone Priorities pathway focuses on individuals who have a strong connection to the province and meet the relevant French-language criteria. This can include eligible Francophone graduates and foreign nationals specifically identified through provincial immigration initiatives.

For French-speaking applicants, the latest selection indicates that language ability can complement other factors such as education, employment, and provincial connections.

115 Express Entry Candidates Selected

New Brunswick also opened a provincial nomination opportunity for 115 Express Entry candidates through its July 16 selection.

All invitations in this round were issued through the Employment in New Brunswick pathway.

The selection covered occupations in:

Education, social and community services
Health care
Manufacturing
Professional and IT fields
Sales and services
Transportation

Candidates included in the selection needed to have profiles submitted by 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.

The pathway is geared toward Express Entry candidates who have demonstrated a sustained connection to the province through residence and employment. Applicants generally need at least 12 months of residence in New Brunswick and qualifying full-time work with a provincial employer in a TEER 0–3 occupation.

A provincial nomination can be highly valuable for an eligible Express Entry candidate because it can strengthen their position in the federal permanent residence selection process.

Atlantic Immigration Program Adds Another 114 Invitations

The final selection in the seven days came through the Atlantic Immigration Program, with New Brunswick issuing 114 invitations on July 22.

This round covered almost the entire range of occupational categories featured in the province’s latest immigration activity.

Candidates were selected from sectors including:

Construction
Education and social services
Health care
Manufacturing
Other trades
Professional and IT occupations
Sales and services
Transportation

The relevant profile cut-off was 11:59 p.m. AST on July 21, 2026.

The selection was particularly notable for its broad occupational reach, showing that the province continues to seek workers across multiple parts of the economy.

Employer Support Is Central to the Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program operates differently from many direct immigration pathways because employers play a central role in the process.

To use the program, a foreign national generally needs a qualifying job offer from a designated employer located in one of the four Atlantic provinces.

The employer’s location must be in:

New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island

The job offer must go through the applicable provincial endorsement process. Applicants must also meet the program’s requirements covering areas such as education, language proficiency, relevant work experience, and settlement funds.

For overseas workers and temporary residents who have secured employment with a participating Atlantic employer, the program can provide a structured route toward Canadian permanent residence.

What Prospective Immigrants Should Take From the Latest Selections

The latest invitation activity offers several important signals for people considering New Brunswick as a destination for permanent residence.

Workers already in the province may have opportunities through pathways that recognize local employment and residence.

International graduates can explore options designed specifically to retain eligible graduates who have studied in New Brunswick and secured qualifying employment.

French-speaking candidates may benefit from dedicated immigration pathways that recognize language ability and connections to the province.

Express Entry candidates with substantial New Brunswick work experience can potentially pursue a provincial nomination through the relevant stream.

Meanwhile, foreign workers with job offers from designated Atlantic employers may consider whether the Atlantic Immigration Program fits their circumstances.

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