Draws on April 7, 8 and 9, 2025: 477 candidates invited by New Brunswick

New Brunswick continues to actively support economic immigration with two series of draws between April 7 and 9, 2025. These New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) draws resulted in a total of 477 invitations to apply for provincial nomination, primarily targeting skilled workers in key sectors of the province.

Draw details for April 7 and 8, 2025

Between April 7 and 8, 2025, New Brunswick targeted two NBPNP components:

  • NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Experience
  • NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Graduates

Target profiles :

This draw issued 432 invitations, focusing on the following sectors of NOC levels 1000-2000, FEER 0, 1 and 2:

  • Health Care
  • Education and social & community services
  • Construction trades
  • Agriculture, aquaculture and forestry
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Transport
  • Manufacturer
  • Professional occupations

The Agriculture, Aquaculture and Forestry, Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Manufacturing sectors were reserved for applicants whose work permit expires in 2025, with the exception of the Health, Education and Construction sectors.

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Draw of April 9, 2025: Express entry with employment in New Brunswick

On April 9, 2025, New Brunswick invited 45 candidates through the NB Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick stream. This draw exclusively targeted workers with at least 12 months full-time work experience with a New Brunswick employer.

Target professions :

  • Health Care
  • Education and social & community services
  • Construction trades

These invitations testify to the province's determination to retain the talent already present on its territory.

Analysis and outlook

These draws clearly demonstrate New Brunswick's focused strategy to meet its immediate economic needs while promoting the retention of temporary workers. The focus on critical occupations and licenses expiring in 2025 reflects proactive workforce planning.

Selected candidates now benefit from an accelerated path to permanent residency through provincial nomination.

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Congratulations to the 477 nominees invited to these early April 2025 draws!

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