New Brunswick selected 203 applications through the Atlantic Immigration Program in its latest October selection rounds, adding another significant group of candidates to the province’s 2026 immigration intake.
The selections took place on October 2, 9 and 29, 2026. The province targeted occupations across construction, education and social services, healthcare, manufacturing, trades, professional and information technology, sales and services, and transportation.
New Brunswick’s latest update provides another example of how provincial immigration selection is being shaped around labour-market needs rather than a single broad candidate pool.
New Brunswick AIP Selections: October 2026
| Detail | Latest rounds |
| Selection dates | October 2, 9 and 29, 2026 |
| Cut-off dates | October 1, 9 and 28 |
| Applications selected | 203 |
| Program | Atlantic Immigration Program |
| Selection basis | Occupational and provincial priorities |
The official New Brunswick immigration page confirms the three selection dates and 203 applications selected.
Which Occupations Were Targeted?
The latest AIP selections covered a broad range of occupations:
- Construction
- Education, social and community services
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Other trades
- Professional and IT
- Sales and services
- Transportation
The breadth of the list is notable.
Rather than focusing on one occupation, New Brunswick selected across several areas where employers and the provincial economy may have workforce needs.
However, being employed in one of these occupational categories does not automatically mean a candidate will qualify for the AIP.
How the Atlantic Immigration Program Works
The AIP is an employer-driven immigration program designed to help Atlantic Canadian employers recruit foreign workers and international graduates.
That means a candidate generally needs more than a suitable occupation.
The immigration process can involve:
- A qualifying job offer from a designated Atlantic employer
- Candidate eligibility under the applicable AIP requirements
- Provincial endorsement
- A permanent residence application to the federal government
This makes the AIP different from a purely points-based immigration system.
For candidates interested in New Brunswick, the employer and job offer can be central to the immigration strategy.
New Brunswick has Also Selected Candidates Through Other Programs
The province’s immigration activity extends beyond the AIP.
According to the information supplied for this update, New Brunswick has issued 3,538 invitations under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program in 2026.
The province also publishes separate rounds for pathways such as the Skilled Worker stream, Express Entry and Strategic Initiative.
The official selection page confirms that New Brunswick’s invitations and selections are based on provincial labour-market needs, available allocation and other priorities.
What The Latest AIP Selections Mean for Workers
For foreign workers, the latest selections reinforce an important point: occupation alone is not an immigration application strategy.
A person working in healthcare, construction or IT may have a strong labour-market profile, but eligibility will still depend on the applicable AIP requirements and the candidate’s individual circumstances.
Candidates should therefore examine:
- Their job offer
- Employer designation
- Occupation
- Work experience
- Education
- Language ability
- Settlement requirements
- Provincial endorsement requirements
- Permanent residence eligibility
This is especially important because provincial selection and federal permanent residence processing are separate stages.
Is New Brunswick AIP a Good Option for You?
That depends on the candidate’s profile.
The AIP can be relevant for people who have a qualifying employer and want to build a permanent residence pathway through Atlantic Canada.
But candidates should not select a province simply because a recent draw had a high number of selections.
The better question is whether the candidate’s profile, employment situation and long-term plans fit the program’s current requirements.
At ImmigCanada, our Canadian immigration consultant team can assess whether an Atlantic pathway or another Canadian immigration option is more appropriate. A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, Eivy Joy Quito can review the candidate’s circumstances before an application strategy is selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
The province selected 203 applications across the October 2, 9 and 29 rounds.
The selections included construction, education and social/community services, healthcare, manufacturing, trades, professional and IT, sales and services, and transportation.
The AIP is employer-driven and operates differently from a traditional points-based provincial invitation system.
A qualifying job offer from an eligible Atlantic employer is an important part of the AIP process. Candidates should review the current federal requirements before proceeding.
No. Selection is part of the provincial/employer-driven process. A permanent residence application must still satisfy federal requirements.
The information provided for this update states that New Brunswick has issued 3,538 NBPNP invitations in 2026.
No. Immigration strategy should be based on your complete profile, including job offer, occupation, employer, work experience, language ability and program eligibility.