Between March 3 and 6, 2026, New Brunswick held invitation rounds for several immigration streams including the Express Entry Stream, Skilled Workers Stream, Strategic Initiative Stream, and the Atlantic Immigration Program. A total of 622 invitations were issued targeting skilled workers, recent graduates, Francophone candidates, and employers in priority sectors. Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest via the INB portal and apply within the deadlines specified in their invitation letters to be considered for nomination.

• New Brunswick Immigration recently conducted a series of invitation rounds from March 3 to 6, 2026, across multiple immigration streams including the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream, Skilled Workers Stream, Strategic Initiative Stream, and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
• These draws reflect the province's ongoing efforts to meet labor market demands and support government priorities.
• Candidates interested in these programs must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Immigration New Brunswick (INB) portal.
• The EOI remains valid for 365 days, allowing candidates to be considered for invitations during this period.
• For the Atlantic Immigration Program, applications are submitted jointly by the candidate and a designated employer via the same portal.
• During the recent draws, 29 invitations were issued under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream for candidates seeking employment in the province.
• The Skilled Workers Stream saw 279 invitations extended to candidates under the New Brunswick Experience and Graduates pathways, targeting those with local work or education experience.
• The Strategic Initiative Stream focused on Francophone workers and other priority groups, issuing 189 invitations.
• Meanwhile, the Atlantic Immigration Program issued 125 invitations across sectors such as health care, social services, construction, professional staff, transport, and manufacturing.
• It is important to note that receiving an invitation does not guarantee nomination approval; candidates must submit a complete application within the deadline specified in their invitation letter, typically before March 2, 2026, 23:59 AST for these rounds.

• No specific policy changes announced; draws reflect ongoing efforts to meet labor market demands and government priorities.

• Skilled workers, recent graduates, Francophone candidates, designated employers in New Brunswick, and applicants to the Atlantic Immigration Program.
• 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

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Immigration New Brunswick (INB) portal.
• For Atlantic Immigration Program, applications must be submitted jointly by candidate and designated employer via the INB portal.
• Submit a complete application by the deadline specified in the invitation letter, typically before March 2, 2026, 23:59 AST.

• Invitation rounds held from March 3 to 6, 2026.
• Application deadline typically before March 2, 2026, 23:59 AST for these rounds.
• Invitation rounds held from March 3 to 6, 2026
• Application deadline for invitations: March 2, 2026, 23:59 AST

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrer-au-nb/invitations-presenter-une-demande.html