New Brunswick issues 678 immigration invitations to priority workers
New Brunswick Immigration: 678 Invitations Issued Through NBPNP and AIP (Aug–Sep 2026)
Overview
Between August 10 and September 18, 2026, New Brunswick held a series of provincial selections and Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) rounds that together issued 678 invitations. Invitations were issued across three NBPNP streams (Skilled Worker, Express Entry, Strategic Initiative) and three AIP draws. Targeted occupations included Construction; Education, social and community services; Manufacturing; Professional and IT; Sales and services; Transportation; and Other trades.
Draw details
NBPNP — Skilled Worker Stream
– 197 invitations issued (draws held Sept 15–18, 2026).
– Pathways: New Brunswick Graduates and New Brunswick Experience.
– Cut-off: Sept 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST.
– New Brunswick Graduates: international graduates of eligible in-province programs who qualify for a post‑graduation work permit and who are working full time (or have accepted a full‑time offer) with an eligible employer.
– New Brunswick Experience: applicants already living and working in the province with at least six months of full‑time experience with the eligible employer.
NBPNP — Express Entry Stream
– 102 invitations issued (Sept 17, 2026).
– Pathway: Employment in New Brunswick (Express Entry candidates who have lived in NB at least 12 months and worked full time in a TEER 0–3 position for a NB employer).
– Cut-off: Sept 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST.
NBPNP — Strategic Initiative Stream
– 251 invitations issued (Sept 11, 2026).
– Pathways: Francophone Workers in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Francophone Priorities (results now reported together).
– Cut-off: Sept 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST.
AIP selections
– Total AIP invitations: 128 across three rounds (Aug 10, Aug 20, Sept 10).
– Sept 10 round: 60 invitations (cut-off Sept 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST).
– Aug 10 + Aug 20 rounds: combined 68 invitations (cut-offs Aug 9 and Aug 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AST).
– AIP is an employer‑led PR pathway for candidates with offers from designated employers in the Atlantic provinces; the offer must be provincially endorsed and candidates must meet federal requirements.
How nomination, endorsement and federal steps interact
– NBPNP invitees respond with a complete provincial nomination application; once nominated, they apply to the federal government for permanent residence (PR).
– AIP invitees seek provincial endorsement; after endorsement they apply for PR and may be eligible for an employer‑specific work permit.
– Provincial nominees can apply for a bridging open work permit (BOWP) after submitting their federal PR application. A federal temporary measure effective June 9, 2026 allows some base PNP applicants to qualify for a BOWP before receiving an Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR), which can reduce gaps in work authorization.
Who should pay attention
– International graduates of eligible New Brunswick study programs with post‑graduation work permit eligibility and full‑time provincial employment (or offers).
– Workers already employed full time in NB for an eligible employer (six months+).
– Express Entry candidates who have lived and worked full time in NB for 12+ months in TEER 0–3 roles.
– French‑speaking candidates with NB connections or job offers (Francophone pathways).
– Foreign nationals with offers from designated Atlantic employers (AIP).
– New Brunswick employers recruiting in the listed sectors.
Practical implications
– Confirm pathway eligibility (residence/work duration, employer eligibility, study program PGWP eligibility).
– Observe cut-off dates cited for each draw when assessing past or future eligibility.
– Respond to provincial invitations first; nomination/endorsement is required before federal PR steps.
– Understand post‑endorsement work permit options (AIP employer‑specific work permit; BOWP for nominees) and how the June 9, 2026 temporary measure may apply.
– Employers should verify they meet NBPNP eligible‑employer or AIP designated‑employer requirements.
Key numbers and reporting change
– Total invitations: 678 (550 NBPNP + 128 AIP).
– NBPNP breakdown: Skilled Worker 197; Express Entry 102; Strategic Initiative 251.
– AIP breakdown: 60 (Sept 10) and 68 (Aug rounds combined).
– Reporting change: New Brunswick now reports multi‑pathway draw totals and targeted occupations together, rather than separating by pathway.
Next steps to monitor
– New NBPNP and AIP communications from Immigration New Brunswick (draws, targeted occupations, eligibility updates).
– Provincial invitation response windows and documentation requirements.
– How IRCC applies the June 9, 2026 temporary measure for BOWPs in practice.
– Employer readiness to support nomination or endorsement applications.
Final note
These August–September 2026 rounds show active provincial recruitment across trades, services, manufacturing and professional/IT sectors. Being in‑province—whether as a recent graduate or an active employee—remains an important route to NBPNP selection. Careful attention to pathway criteria, cut‑off dates and the interplay between provincial and federal steps will be crucial for turning an invitation into a successful nomination and timely federal application.
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