New Brunswick recently issued a total of 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds between April 30 and May 3, 2026.

Invitations were distributed across three New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams as well as through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

The latest rounds saw candidates invited through the New Brunswick AIP and the following NBPNP streams: New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream; New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream; and New Brunswick Express Entry Stream.

Skilled Worker Stream

Two separate draws were conducted under the Skilled Worker Stream during this period, targeting candidates in the Healthcare occupational category and across all sectors.

Draw date	Pathways	Occupational categories selected	Invitations issued
May 1, 2026	New Brunswick Experience; New Brunswick Graduates	Healthcare	87
May 3, 2026	New Brunswick Experience; New Brunswick Graduates	All sectors	113

Overall, the Skilled Worker Stream accounted for 200 invitations, the largest share in this selection round.

These recent developments are significant as the NBPNP has limited new invitations to apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Experience pathway, except for healthcare, education, or construction trades sectors.

The New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream targets foreign nationals with employment or job offers from eligible employers in New Brunswick.