New Brunswick Conducts Record Number of Provincial Nominee Program Draws in June
Province Invites Over 600 Immigration Candidates Across Four PNP Draws
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held a series of four immigration draws on June 16 and 17, 2025, inviting a total of 608 candidates through multiple immigration pathways under two primary streams: the Skilled Worker Stream and the Express Entry Stream.
This marks the most active month for NBPNP draws in 2025 to date, highlighting the province’s commitment to filling critical labour market gaps and supporting long-term settlement and workforce development. So far this year, New Brunswick has invited 2,015 individuals to apply for permanent residency through its PNP.
Breakdown of Recent NBPNP Draws
Skilled Worker Stream
The Skilled Worker Stream includes three specific pathways:
- New Brunswick Experience Stream
- New Brunswick Graduates Stream
- New Brunswick Priority Occupations Stream
| Date | Pathway | Invitations Issued | Occupational Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | New Brunswick Experience | 25 | Healthcare, Education, Social and Community Services, Construction Trades |
| June 16–17 | New Brunswick Graduates | 274 | All Sectors (with some occupational exclusions) |
| June 17, 2025 | New Brunswick Priority Occupations | 12 | Healthcare |
June 16 – Experience Pathway: Candidates needed to hold work permits expiring in 2025 or early 2026 (January or February) to qualify. Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were excluded.
June 16–17 – Graduate Pathway: Open to international graduates with work permits expiring in 2025 or early 2026. Notably, Chefs (NOC 62022) and Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were excluded.
June 17 – Priority Occupations Pathway: This targeted draw focused on healthcare-related occupations. No explicit eligibility or exclusion criteria were released for this draw. However, New Brunswick is currently not accepting new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) through this pathway and is processing existing submissions only.
Express Entry Stream
The Express Entry Stream of the NBPNP includes two main pathways:
- Employment in New Brunswick
- New Brunswick Interests
| Date | Pathway | Invitations Issued | Occupational Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Employment in New Brunswick | 297 | All Sectors (excluding Chefs) |
June 16 – Employment in New Brunswick: This draw invited candidates who have been working full-time in New Brunswick for at least one year. Chefs (NOC 62022) were not included in this selection round.
The province has emphasized that certain occupations are currently excluded from consideration under the Express Entry and Priority Occupation pathways. EOIs remain valid in the candidate pool for up to 365 days but will not be selected if they fall under restricted NOC codes.
Targeted Selection Based on Labour Market Needs
New Brunswick continues to adapt its PNP selection strategy based on provincial labour market demands. The sectors most prominently targeted in these recent draws include:
- Healthcare
- Construction Trades
- Social and Community Services
- Education
By focusing on specific sectors and excluding occupations that are not currently aligned with strategic needs, the province is ensuring its immigration pathways support sustainable growth and local employer needs.
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