Active / EOICurrent tracker status
NBPNPProgram abbreviation
2026Current-year research
OfficialPrimary-source verification
How New Brunswick Immigration selection works
New Brunswick uses an Expression of Interest approach across several economic pathways and publishes detailed invitation history by stream, pathway and occupational categories.
Main pathways to research
New Brunswick Express EntryIncludes the Employment in New Brunswick pathway under current provincial criteria.
New Brunswick Skilled WorkerPathways include New Brunswick Experience and New Brunswick Graduates.
Strategic InitiativeFrancophone-focused pathways and provincial priorities.
Atlantic Immigration ProgramEmployer-driven Atlantic program administered with provincial designation and endorsement.
Business ImmigrationSeparate business / entrepreneur options subject to current NB rules.
2026 invitation / selection tracker
Shown in the format the province publishes. Always verify eligibility and the full selection criteria for the relevant intake.
| 2026 date | Stream / pathway | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4 | Express Entry – Employment in NB | 75 |
| Jun 3 | Strategic Initiative – Francophone priorities | 94 |
| Jun 3 | Strategic Initiative – Francophone workers in NB | 52 |
| Jun 3 | Atlantic Immigration Program | 97 |
| Jun 3 | Skilled Worker – NB Experience | 243 |
| Jun 3 | Skilled Worker – NB Graduates | 138 |
| May 3 | Skilled Worker | 113 |
| May 1 | Atlantic Immigration Program | 50 |
| May 1 | Skilled Worker | 87 |
| Apr 30 | Express Entry | 17 |
| Apr 30 | Strategic Initiative | 106 |
| Apr 1 | Atlantic Immigration Program | 118 |
| Mar 30 | Express Entry | 25 |
| Mar 3–6 | Express Entry | 29 |
| Mar 3–6 | Skilled Worker | 279 |
| Mar 3–6 | Strategic Initiative | 189 |
| Mar 3–6 | Atlantic Immigration Program | 125 |
| Feb 11 | Skilled Worker – healthcare | 196 |
| Feb 2 | Express Entry | 170 |
| Feb 2 | Strategic Initiative | 160 |
| Jan 13–15 | Express Entry | 20 |
| Jan 13–15 | Skilled Worker | 244 |
| Jan 13–15 | Strategic Initiative | 115 |
Official verification: New Brunswick previous invitations in 2026 ↗
What to compare before choosing a province
- Whether a job offer is required, optional or irrelevant for the stream.
- Whether the stream is connected to Express Entry or a base provincial nomination.
- Occupation, TEER, wage, employer and licensing requirements.
- Language, education, work-experience and settlement-intent requirements.
- EOI score or invitation criteria, if the stream uses an EOI system.
- Current intake status and whether the province is targeting specific sectors or locations.