New Brunswick has continued its targeted approach to provincial immigration in 2026, issuing 326 Invitations to Apply through two separate draws under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program. The results, published on February 3, 2026, confirm the province’s ongoing focus on workforce alignment and Francophone immigration. The draws were conducted on February 2 using New...
New Brunswick has taken a significant step toward building a more inclusive and equitable society with the establishment of a dedicated anti-racism office, announced on January 16, 2026. The initiative forms part of the provincial government’s formal response to the Commissioner on Systemic Racism’s final report, which outlined widespread structural barriers affecting racialized and Indigenous...
New Brunswick issued 145 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three NBPNP draws held on November 16 and December 9, 2025, marking continued targeted selection under its expression of interest system. The draws covered multiple immigration streams and focused on candidates with employment ties to the province, including francophone applicants and workers already contributing to New...
As processing times at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continue to stretch, Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) has stepped in to support endorsees under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Many candidates awaiting their permanent residence approval now face the challenge of expiring work permits. To ease this burden, ImmigrationNB has begun issuing letters of support...
In a major move to address health-care staffing shortages, the Government of New Brunswick has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Indonesia to recruit trained nurses and personal support workers. This groundbreaking partnership marks the first formal health-care recruitment agreement between Indonesia and a Canadian province paving the way for skilled international professionals...
Are you an international student in New Brunswick, looking for a smooth path to permanent residence in Canada? The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program may be your golden opportunity. Designed for graduates from select one- and two-year programs at eligible private career colleges, this pilot program opens doors to permanent settlement in...
In a major development, New Brunswick has invited 2,015 candidates so far in 2025 under its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), many of whom were selected without requiring a job offer. These draws, held between March and June 2025, highlight New Brunswick’s aggressive effort to welcome skilled individuals across key sectors like health care, construction, education,...
Canada immigration is once again in the spotlight — and this time, it’s New Brunswick making headlines. In a major development that promises to ease labour market pressures, the federal and provincial governments have agreed on a substantial increase in New Brunswick’s immigration allocation for 2025. The province has now been granted 4,250 permanent resident...
New Brunswick is taking bold steps to reshape its international presence—this time by focusing on Francophone Africa. In a move that could define the future of immigration, education, and economic development in the province, the government has launched a strategic plan aimed at deepening ties with six African nations where French is widely spoken. Why...
