New Brunswick Issues Over 1,000 Invitations in August PNP Draws
Key Stats & Summary
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1,052 invitations issued across four draws (Aug 11–19, 2025), NB’s total nomination allocation for 2025: 3,000 slots (doubled from 1,500)
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Streams: Skilled Worker (Experience, Graduates, Francophone) + Express Entry Employment in NB
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Over 3,067 invitations already issued year-to-date
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Certain occupations excluded, including chefs, social/community service workers, material handlers
- PR Eligible Jobs in NB: Experience Pathway - 1000, Graduate Pathway - 1000, NB Critical - 170
Breakdown of August 2025 NB PNP Draws
| Date | Stream | Invitations | Focus Occupations | Exclusions |
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| Aug 11–19 | Skilled Worker – Experience | 481 | Healthcare, education/social services, trades | None reported |
| Aug 11–19 | Skilled Worker – NB Graduates | 389 | All sectors | Chefs (62200), Community service workers (42201), Material handlers (75101) |
| Aug 11–19 | Skilled Worker – Francophone | 132 | French-speaking candidates across sectors | Same exclusions as above (42201, 62200, 75101) |
| Aug 11–19 | Express Entry – Employment in NB | 50 | TEER 0–3 roles, NB job with 12+ months work/residency | Chefs (62200), Community service workers (42201) |
What This Means for Applicants
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High Activity – NB is aggressively using its increased allocation.
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Occupation-Specific Exclusions – certain NOCs are being filtered out, meaning applicants must carefully track eligibility.
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Provincial Focus on Retention – draws clearly favor candidates already studying, working, or residing in NB.
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Express Entry Advantage – those in the federal pool with NB work experience have an additional pathway.
How to Land PR Jobs in New Brunswick
At QuestJobs, we’re tracking every NB PNP draw so newcomers know exactly which jobs lead to PR. With over 3,067 invitations issued this year, NB is one of the most active provinces for skilled immigrants.
If you’re working or studying in NB — especially in healthcare, trades, or education — this is an excellent time to strengthen your application. Employers and candidates alike benefit from understanding which roles align with the PNP.