As of February 3, 2026, Immigration New Brunswick has temporarily paused accepting new employer designation applications for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This pause allows the agency to reevaluate existing designated employers and align the program with provincial economic priorities. Employers must be designated by Immigration New Brunswick to support foreign workers in obtaining permanent residence and to submit approval requests for job offers under the AIP.

• Immigration New Brunswick suspends new employer designation applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program effective February 3, 2026.
• The suspension allows for reassessment of existing employers and alignment with provincial economic priorities.
• The Atlantic Immigration Program enables New Brunswick employers to support new recruits or current workers in obtaining permanent residence.
• Employers must obtain designation from Immigration New Brunswick to participate in the program.
• Designation ensures employers are eligible, compliant, and prepared to support newcomers at work and in the community.
• Only designated employers can offer jobs and submit approval requests under the AIP.
• Employers interested in designation should contact Immigration New Brunswick as the first step.
• Labour needs may be assessed with the assistance of TravailNB consultants.
• Changes in ownership, management, or business activities can affect employer designation and must be reported to Immigration New Brunswick.
• Designation is not automatically transferable upon business sale; new owners must contact Immigration New Brunswick and may be required to provide additional information.
• Designated businesses must operate under the same ownership and management for at least 24 months before submitting new approval requests after a transfer.
• All decisions regarding designation transfers and continued provincial support are at the discretion of Immigration New Brunswick.

• Temporary suspension of new employer designation applications effective February 3, 2026.
• Reevaluation of existing designated employers and program priorities to better align with provincial economic needs.

• Employers in New Brunswick seeking to participate in the Atlantic Immigration Program.
• Foreign nationals applying for permanent residence through employer-supported pathways under the AIP.

• Contact Immigration New Brunswick to inquire about immigration programs available for employers.
• An agent will provide guidance on next steps for employer designation.
• Employers may be referred to TravailNB for labour needs assessment and employment services.
• Once designated, employers can submit job approval requests to Immigration New Brunswick.

• Suspension effective February 3, 2026.

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrer-au-nb/programme-d-immigration-au-canada-atlantique/demande-de-designation.html