Recently, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held two draws, issuing over 300 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The province targeted French speakers, individuals already employed in NB or with a qualifying job offer, and eligible graduates or letter of interest recipients.

To be eligible for either draw, candidates were required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the province by February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time.

Draw Results

This week, New Brunswick granted a total of 326 ITAs for provincial nomination under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream and the New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream.

New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

The majority of invitations were issued through this stream.

Pathway	Number of Invitations	Occupational Categories
Employment in New Brunswick	166	*All sectors

*Note: The province announced on February 3 that EOIs or invitations will not be considered for individuals working in the accommodation and food services sector (NAICS 72) under this stream in future draws.

About this pathway: To qualify under the Employment in New Brunswick pathway, candidates must be currently employed by an in-province employer in a full-time TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 position, have worked in New Brunswick for the past 12 months, and have resided in the province for the last year.

Successful candidates under this stream receive 600 Comprehensive Ranking System points for their federal Express Entry profile.

New Brunswick Strategic Initiative Stream

Pathway	Number of Invitations	Occupational Categories