Launched in September 2022 and extended through 2026, the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program provides a pathway to permanent residence for international graduates from specific one- and two-year programs at eligible private career colleges. It targets priority occupations in sectors such as Education, Health, IT, Business Administration, and Supply Chain. The program is designed for graduates who have a full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer and are ready to live and work permanently in the province. Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest, receive an Invitation to Apply, and complete the nomination process before applying for permanent residence through IRCC.

• The pilot program was launched in September 2022 and extended through the end of 2026.
• It provides a pathway for international graduates from select private career colleges in New Brunswick who are not eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit program.
• Eligible graduates must have a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a New Brunswick employer in priority occupations related to their field of study.
• The program targets priority sectors including Education and Social Development, Health, IT and Cybersecurity, Business Administration, and Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), and submit a complete application to the Government of New Brunswick.
• Successful nominees receive a nomination certificate and work permit support letter to apply for permanent residence through IRCC.
• The nomination certificate is valid for six months and applicants must maintain nomination conditions while awaiting PR decisions.

• The pilot program, originally a 3-year project, has been extended in a limited capacity through the end of 2026.
• No new nominations will be issued after the pilot closes.
• Applicants who do not qualify for this pilot or graduate after the pilot closure date are encouraged to explore other New Brunswick provincial immigration programs or the Atlantic Immigration Program.

• International graduates from eligible private career colleges in New Brunswick who are not eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit program.
• New graduates with a full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer in priority occupations.
• Employers in New Brunswick willing to support international graduates through the NBPNP process.

• Accept a genuine full-time job offer from a New Brunswick employer in a priority occupation.
• Create and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the INB Portal.
• If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit a complete electronic application within 20 days.
• Pay the non-refundable processing fee of CAD 250.
• Wait for nomination decision from the Government of New Brunswick.
• If nominated, apply for a work permit and permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

• Pilot launched in September 2022.
• Pilot extended through the end of 2026.

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrating-to-nb/nb-immigration-program-streams/private-career-college-graduate-pilot-program.html