New Brunswick Invites Over 1,000 Candidates for Provincial Nomination in August 2025
New Brunswick has announced a significant round of invitations under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP), issuing 1,052 invitations to skilled workers and Express Entry candidates in a series of draws conducted between August 11 and 19, 2025.
The draws targeted various streams, including the New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream and the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream, highlighting the province’s strong focus on attracting and retaining skilled immigrants to address labour shortages across multiple sectors.
Key Highlights of the Latest New Brunswick PNP Draws
- Total Invitations Issued: 1,052 candidates invited to apply for provincial nomination.
- Streams Targeted: Skilled Worker Stream and Express Entry Stream.
- Draw Period: August 11–19, 2025.
- Pathways Covered: New Brunswick Experience, New Brunswick Graduates, and Employment in New Brunswick (Express Entry).
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: August 10, 2025 (11:59 PM AST).
Breakdown of Skilled Worker Stream Draws
| Pathway | Invitations Issued | Targeted Occupations / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Experience | 481 | Health care; Education and social & community services; Construction trades (excluding NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers, NOC 75101 – Material handlers) |
| New Brunswick Graduates | 389 | All sectors (excluding NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers, NOC 62200 – Chefs, NOC 75101 – Material handlers) |
| New Brunswick Experience (Francophone candidates) | 132 | Francophone candidates in all sectors (excluding NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers, NOC 62200 – Chefs, NOC 75101 – Material handlers) |
| Total Skilled Worker Stream Invitations | 1,002 | – |
- Pathway Details:
- New Brunswick Experience is for candidates already working in the province with qualifying work experience.
- New Brunswick Graduates targets recent graduates from New Brunswick post-secondary institutions.
- Francophone Experience supports the province’s goal of strengthening its French-speaking population.
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Draw
In addition to the Skilled Worker draws, 50 invitations were issued under the Employment in New Brunswick Pathway of the Express Entry Stream.
This pathway is for skilled foreign nationals in the federal Express Entry pool who have:
- A full-time job with a New Brunswick employer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.
- At least 12 months of continuous full-time work in New Brunswick.
- Lived in the province for at least 12 months.
Exclusions:
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers.
- NOC 62200 – Chefs.
| Stream | Invitations Issued | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick | 50 | For skilled workers with 12+ months of employment and residence in NB (TEER 0–3). |
New Brunswick’s 2025 PNP Progress
| Category | Figures |
|---|---|
| Total Invitations in August 2025 | 1,052 |
| Total Invitations in 2025 (to date) | 3,067 |
| Initial Nomination Allocation (February 2025) | 1,500 |
| Additional Allocation Granted (June 2025) | +1,500 |
| Total 2025 Nomination Allocation | 3,000 |
- The province’s nomination allocation was doubled in June 2025, allowing New Brunswick to invite more skilled workers to meet its labour market needs.
- Invitations typically exceed annual allocations to account for candidates who may decline, withdraw, or fail to meet final requirements.
What This Means for Immigration Candidates
- High Demand Occupations: Healthcare, education, social services, and construction remain key priority sectors.
- Francophone Advantage: French-speaking candidates continue to have dedicated opportunities to settle in the province.
- Express Entry Edge: Federal Express Entry candidates with New Brunswick job offers have a faster route to permanent residency.
- Growing Opportunities: With 3,067 invitations already issued in 2025, New Brunswick is on track to fully utilize its expanded nomination allocation.
Key Takeaways
- New Brunswick is aggressively using its PNP to fill labour shortages and attract new immigrants.
- Skilled workers, graduates, and Express Entry candidates with New Brunswick experience or job offers have strong chances of nomination.
- Candidates should ensure they meet pathway-specific requirements and act quickly to secure invitations before quotas are filled.
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