During the period of October 6 to 9, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP) conducted multiple draws, extending invitations to more than 500 candidates.
Invitations were distributed through the New Brunswick Express Entry stream for individuals employed within the province and via the Skilled Worker stream for those in priority occupations.
Summary of New Brunswick October Draws
A total of 522 invitations were issued across the two streams, with a common application deadline of October 5 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time.
The province clarified that not all applications received during these draws will be processed in 2025.
No specific cut-off scores were disclosed for these draws.
New Brunswick Express Entry Stream
| Date of Draw | Pathway | Invitations Issued | Sectors Targeted |
| October 8-9 | Employment in New Brunswick | 221 | All sectors |
The New Brunswick Express Entry stream caters to skilled foreign nationals in the federal Express Entry pool.
To receive an invitation through the Employment in New Brunswick pathway, candidates must fulfill specific criteria.
- Work full-time in a non-seasonal role for a New Brunswick employer in a TEER* 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation.
- Possess at least 12 months of full-time work experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 position in New Brunswick.
- Reside in New Brunswick for the past year.
*TEER categorizes occupations based on required training, education, experience, and responsibility.
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream
| Date of Draw | Pathway | Invitations Issued | Sectors Targeted |
| October 6-7 | New Brunswick Experience | 91 | Health care |
| October 6-7 | New Brunswick Graduates | 210 | – Health care – Education and social & community services – Construction trades* |
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