The government of New Brunswick has made significant changes to its provincial immigration programs, affecting both in-Canada and overseas candidates of the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and New Brunswick’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

Effective February 3, 2026, New Brunswick has implemented several updates:

• No longer considering Expressions of Interest (EOIs) or issuing invitations under the NBPNP for those employed in specific sectors;
• Restrictions on occupations eligible for consideration under various streams;
• Introduction of a candidate pool system for AIP endorsement applications;
• Temporary restrictions on new employer designation applications under the AIP;
• Limitations on endorsement applications for overseas candidates in certain sectors;
• Extension of the Private Career College Graduate Pilot for international students.

New Brunswick officially announced these updates on February 3.

Changes to the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

The NBPNP will no longer accept new EOIs or issue Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for individuals working in specific sectors under its Skilled Worker Stream and Express Entry Stream.