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New Brunswick Immigration Draws: March 2026 Invitation Rounds Explained

New Brunswick Immigration recently conducted invitation rounds from March 3 to 6, 2026, across several key immigration streams. These draws are part of the province's ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and support government priorities by selecting candidates through t

Summary

New Brunswick Immigration recently conducted invitation rounds from March 3 to 6, 2026, across several key immigration streams. These draws are part of the province's ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and support government priorities by selecting candidates through the NBPNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Key points
  • New Brunswick Immigration recently conducted invitation rounds from March 3 to 6, 2026, across several key immigration streams.
  • These draws are part of the province's ongoing efforts to address labor market needs and support government priorities by selecting candidates through the NBPNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
  • Candidates interested in New Brunswick immigration must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the Immigration New Brunswick (INB) portal for the NBPNP.
  • EOIs remain valid for 365 days, allowing candidates to be considered for multiple draws during that period.
  • For the Atlantic Immigration Program, applications are submitted jointly by the candidate and a designated employer through the INB portal.
  • The recent draws included 29 invitations under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream for candidates with employment in New Brunswick, 279 invitations for the Skilled Workers Stream targeting New Brunswick Experience and Graduates pathways, and 189 invitations under the Strategic Initiative stream prioritizing Francophone workers and other government priorities.
  • Additionally, 125 invitations were issued through the Atlantic Immigration Program across sectors such as health care, social services, construction, professional staff, transport, and manufacturing.
  • Receiving an invitation to apply does not guarantee nomination approval, but it allows candidates to submit a complete application within the deadline, which was March 2, 2026, at 23:59 AST for these rounds.
  • Applications that are not selected expire after 365 days, but candidates can reapply by submitting a new EOI.
  • This multi-stream approach reflects New Brunswick's targeted strategy to attract skilled workers, graduates, and Francophone candidates to meet specific labor market demands.
Who is affected
  • Candidates interested in immigrating to New Brunswick through provincial nominee programs or Atlantic Immigration Program.
  • Employers designated under the Atlantic Immigration Program.
  • Francophone workers and graduates seeking immigration pathways in New Brunswick.
Dates
  • Invitation rounds held from March 3 to 6, 2026.
  • Application deadline for invitations: March 2, 2026, 23:59 AST.
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