New Brunswick Conducts Back-to-Back Draws Invites 608 Candidates

Fredericton, June 18, 2025 - In an active effort to address ongoing labour market needs, Immigration New Brunswick (Immigration NB) conducted multiple PNP draws between June 16 and 17, 2025, issuing a total of 608 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under various immigration streams.

The New Brunswick PNP continues to use an Expression of Interest (EOI) system through its INB portal, selecting candidates aligned with New Brunswick Priority Occupations and those contributing to the province’s economy.

New Brunswick Latest Draw 2025

The New Brunswick Latest PNP draw was held on June 16 and 17, 2025. It saw 608 invitations being issued under streams namely New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream and New Brunswick Express Entry Stream.

June 17, 2025 : New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

• Invitations issued: 12
• Cut-off date and time: June 15, 2025 [11:59:00 pm (AST)]
• Pathways: New Brunswick Priority Occupations
• Occupational categories selected: Healthcare

June 16 and 17, 2025 : New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

• Invitations issued: 274
• Cut-off date and time: June 15, 2025 [11:59:00 pm (AST)]
• Pathways: New Brunswick Graduates
• Occupational categories selected: All sectors

June 16, 2025 : New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

• Invitations issued: 297
• Cut-off date and time: June 15, 2025 [11:59:00 pm (AST)]
• Pathways: Employment in New Brunswick
• Occupational categories selected: All sectors

June 16, 2025 : New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream

• Invitations issued: 25
• Cut-off date and time: June 15, 2025 [11:59:00 pm (AST)]
• Pathways: New Brunswick Experience
• Occupational categories selected: Healthcare, Education and social & community services, Construction trades

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The selection of the candidates by Immigration New Brunswick

The NBPNP is an Expression of Interest system, the structure of which requires candidates to append an EOI on the INB portal. The invitations are made on:

• Provincial labour needs
• Available nomination allocation
• New Brunswick government-designated priority industries

It is significant to remember that eligibility does not mean being invited, and although you have been given an ITA, you are not ensured of being nominated.

The shortlisted candidates will be allowed to apply within the identified stream within 45 days.

Major Occupations to Be Conducted in These Draws

The June draws targeted the high-demand occupations in the province. These include:

• Nurses, medical technologists, and support staff
• Teachers, counsellors, and community service representatives are examples of educators and social workers.
• Construction Trades: Other skilled employees, plumbers, electricians, and carpenters
• New Brunswick experienced graduates

How does this affect potential immigrants?

The New Brunswick PNP is also an effective channel for acquiring permanent residency by professionals who wish to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. Through constant draws on New Brunswick Experience and Priority Occupations, the province is flexible and presents opportunities to candidates with work permits or pre-existing employment associations.

It would be quite beneficial to do some research on the current draws launched in New Brunswick and match all your details to the priority NOC groups to ensure that there are better chances of getting selected.

Tip:

To increase your opportunity in subsequent draws, make sure your profile is full in the INB portal and consult with licensed immigration practitioners. It is important to learn the specifics of the New Brunswick PNP and align your experience to the needs of the labour market.

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Source: gnb.ca

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