New Brunswick Issues 750 Invitations in July Immigration Draws

New Brunswick PNP draws July 16–22, 2026: 750 invitations across AIP and three NBPNP streams

Strong July sweep — what happened and why it matters
Between July 16 and July 22, 2026, New Brunswick issued 750 invitations across the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and three NBPNP streams. Invitations came through the Skilled Worker stream (New Brunswick Experience, New Brunswick Priorities, New Brunswick Graduates), the Strategic Initiative stream (two francophone pathways), the Express Entry stream (Employment in New Brunswick), and an AIP draw on July 22. Health care occupations were invited in every selection round. These rounds show which worker profiles the province is prioritizing and clarify the timing and eligibility applicants must meet.

How the selections were organized
New Brunswick ran targeted rounds across NBPNP and AIP pathways over one week. Key points:

– Skilled Worker stream: two rounds (all three pathways used).
– Strategic Initiative: one draw focused on francophone pathways.
– Express Entry: one draw under the Employment in New Brunswick pathway.
– AIP: a separate draw on July 22 with broad occupational coverage.

NBPNP invitees may apply for provincial nomination for PR; AIP invitees apply for a certificate of endorsement to support a federal PR application under the AIP.

Detailed breakdown: invitations, pathways, occupations and cut-off timestamps
– Total invitations: 750.

– NBPNP — Skilled Worker stream (July 16–18 & July 18): 267 invitations total.
– July 16–18 draw (New Brunswick Experience & New Brunswick Priorities): 58 invitations. Occupations: construction trades and health care. Cut-off: applications no later than 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.
– July 18 draw (New Brunswick Graduates): 209 invitations. Occupations: construction trades; education, social and community services; health care; manufacturing; other trades; professional and IT; sales and services; transportation. Cut-off: no later than 11:59 p.m. AST on July 17, 2026.

– NBPNP — Strategic Initiative (July 16): 254 invitations via Francophone Workers in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Francophone Priorities. Occupations included education, social and community services; food and accommodation; health care; manufacturing; professional and IT; sales and services; transportation. Cut-off: 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.

– NBPNP — Express Entry (July 16): 115 invitations under Employment in New Brunswick. Occupations: education, social and community services; health care; manufacturing; professional and IT; sales and services; transportation. Cut-off: 11:59 p.m. AST on July 15, 2026.

– Atlantic Immigration Program (July 22): 114 invitations across construction trades; education, social and community services; health care; manufacturing; other trades; professional and IT; sales and services; transportation. Cut-off: 11:59 p.m. AST on July 21, 2026.

What the main pathways require (as used in these draws)
– New Brunswick Experience: living and working in the province with at least six months of full‑time employment with an eligible employer.
– New Brunswick Priorities: full‑time job offer obtained through a provincial recruitment mission, job classified under a priority NOC, and at least one year of related experience.
– New Brunswick Graduates: completion of an eligible New Brunswick post‑secondary program that qualifies for a PGWP, plus full‑time work for or an accepted offer from an eligible employer.
– Francophone Workers in New Brunswick: French‑speaking candidates working full‑time (or with an offer) for an eligible employer and who have lived in the province for at least six months or obtained the job via a special recruitment mission.
– New Brunswick Francophone Priorities: francophone candidates with a priority connection to the province (including francophone graduates of eligible programs of one year or longer) or those invited by Immigration New Brunswick.
– Employment in New Brunswick (Express Entry): Express Entry candidates who have lived in the province for at least 12 months and worked full‑time for a New Brunswick employer in a TEER 0–3 occupation during that period.

For AIP invitations, candidates need a qualifying job offer from a designated employer, provincial endorsement of the offer, and to meet federal AIP requirements for language, work experience, education, and settlement funds.

Why these draws matter
– Health care remains a clear priority; those occupations appeared in every round.
– Francophone pathways were prominent, reflecting targeted recruitment of French‑speaking talent.
– The province favored candidates already living or working in New Brunswick through Experience, Graduates, and the Employment in New Brunswick Express Entry pathway.
– Employer involvement matters: Priorities and AIP routes depend on eligible employers and, for AIP, provincial endorsement.
– Each draw specified precise cut‑off timestamps; applicants must align documentation to those cut‑off dates.

Who is most affected
– Health care workers, construction and other trades, international graduates of New Brunswick programs, francophone jobseekers/residents, Express Entry candidates with sustained New Brunswick employment, and New Brunswick employers (especially designated AIP employers or those involved in recruitment missions).

Practical next steps for applicants and employers
– Invited NBPNP candidates should prepare provincial nomination applications; AIP invitees should prepare endorsement requests for federal AIP processing.
– Confirm which pathway fits your situation and that you meet the pathway’s employment and residency requirements.
– For Priorities and AIP routes, verify employer eligibility and job classification; AIP requires a designated employer and provincial endorsement.
– Prepare documentation that supports employment duration, study completion, and employer confirmations up to the stated cut‑off timestamps.
– Francophone candidates should document their language ability and any francophone connections or program completion.

How this may guide future strategy
– Building provincial ties through local employment, study, or residence strengthens prospects for several NBPNP pathways.
– French‑language ability and completion of francophone programs can be an advantage in priority draws.
– Employers who become AIP‑designated or participate in recruitment missions can create selection opportunities for hires.

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