Maple News reports that New Brunswick has issued 1,052 invitations to candidates seeking provincial nomination for permanent residency through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP). The invitations were distributed across four draws held between August 11 and 19, 2024.
The majority of invitations—1,002—were issued under the New Brunswick Skilled Worker stream, which supports employers in hiring and retaining skilled international talent in the province. These draws targeted candidates in specific occupational categories and pathways.
In the first draw, 481 invitations were extended through the New Brunswick Experience pathway to individuals working in healthcare, education and social services (excluding NOC 42201), and construction trades. The second draw, which focused on recent New Brunswick graduates, issued 389 invitations to candidates across all sectors, except for social and community service workers (NOC 42201), chefs (NOC 62200), and material handlers (NOC 75101).
A third draw was specifically aimed at Francophone candidates with New Brunswick experience, issuing 132 invitations. All sectors were considered for this draw, except for the same three occupations omitted in the second draw.
Additionally, 50 invitations were issued through the New Brunswick Express Entry stream. This stream aligns with the federal Express Entry system and allows the province to nominate highly skilled individuals who meet both provincial and federal immigration criteria.
All candidates invited under these streams had to meet specific eligibility requirements and submit their applications before the cut-off date of August 10, 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time.
New Brunswick’s consistent use of targeted draws highlights the province’s strategic focus on attracting individuals who can address labour market needs across diverse sectors while also supporting Francophone immigration—a critical priority for the province.
According to Maple News, the NB PNP continues to play a crucial role in helping New Brunswick meet demographic and workforce goals, contributing to the region’s economic development and population growth.