New Brunswick invites candidates from an Expression of Interest pool, and each EOI stays valid for 365 days before it expires.
The province holds frequent multi-stream rounds rather than following a fixed schedule; the most recent rounds posted on its archive were a cluster held June 2 to 4, 2026.
New Brunswick ran numerous rounds across the NBPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program through 2026; confirm exact totals on the province's official archive.
The province publishes no CRS-style cut-off score; a provincial nomination adds 600 points to a federal Express Entry profile.
Most streams require a New Brunswick job offer, local work experience, or graduation from a designated New Brunswick school.
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If you are watching for the next New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, this guide from Go Far Global, a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) firm in Toronto, explains how the province's selection rounds actually work, which streams get invited, and where to confirm every official figure.
What is a New Brunswick PNP draw?
Short answer: A New Brunswick PNP draw is a selection round in which Immigration New Brunswick (ImmigrationNB) invites candidates from its pool to apply for a provincial nomination toward permanent residence. New Brunswick runs the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) in partnership with the federal government. Candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), and the province periodically reviews the pool and issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to those who match its current labour market and demographic priorities. A nomination alone does not grant permanent residence. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes the final decision on the permanent residence application, as the Government of Canada confirms.
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Short answer: New Brunswick invites candidates based on provincial priorities, targeted occupations, and its remaining nomination allocation, not a single published cut-off score. Per the Government of New Brunswick invitation page, ImmigrationNB reviews the EOIs in the pool and may issue an invitation, and meeting the basic eligibility criteria does not guarantee one. Each round targets specific pathways and sectors, such as healthcare, education, construction, information technology, and transportation. Because the province selects against changing needs, the profile it invites can shift from one round to the next. Candidates already sitting in the federal Express Entry pool can also receive a New Brunswick letter of interest that leads to a nomination.
Which streams get invited in a New Brunswick PNP draw?
Short answer: New Brunswick draws invite candidates mainly through the NB Skilled Worker stream, the NB Express Entry stream, and the NB Strategic Initiative, with a Business Immigration stream and two pilots rounding out the program. Most economic rounds pull from the Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams, while Strategic Initiative rounds frequently target French-speaking (Francophone) candidates. The province also selects applications through the separate Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), which is employer-driven and sits outside the NBPNP pool. Each stream carries its own eligibility rules, so the stream you qualify for decides which draws you can appear in. Most pathways require a genuine New Brunswick tie, such as a job offer, local work experience, or study in the province.
NBPNP stream
Who it targets
Typical requirement
NB Skilled Worker
Workers with NB experience, NB graduates, priority-occupation hires
A qualifying NB job offer or current NB employment
NB Express Entry
Skilled workers in the federal Express Entry pool
A valid IRCC Express Entry profile plus a New Brunswick connection
NB Strategic Initiative
French-speaking skilled workers and priority candidates
A Francophone profile aligned to provincial priorities
NB Business Immigration
Entrepreneurs and investors
A business plan, relevant experience, and settlement funds
What were the recent 2026 New Brunswick PNP draw results?
Short answer: New Brunswick held frequent selection rounds through 2026, often clustering several draws across different streams within a few days. In the first rounds of the year, held January 13 to 15, 2026, the province issued 379 invitations across its programs, and between March 3 and 6, 2026 it issued 622, per its published archive. The most recent rounds posted at the time of writing were a cluster held June 2 to 4, 2026. Totals and dates change with every round, so always confirm the live numbers on the province's own selection rounds page rather than relying on any third party.
These are only two of many rounds the province ran in 2026. For the full list and authoritative, up to date totals, check the province's invitation and selection rounds page, which New Brunswick updates after each round.
How do you enter the New Brunswick PNP pool?
Short answer: You enter by submitting an Expression of Interest through Immigration New Brunswick's online portal, after which your profile joins the candidate pool and stays valid for 365 days. There is no fee to sit in the pool, and an EOI is not an application for nomination on its own. The province draws from this pool when it holds a selection round, so a complete, accurate EOI that reflects a real New Brunswick connection gives you the best chance of an invitation. If the province invites you, you then submit a full nomination application within the deadline stated in your ITA. A nominee who applies through Express Entry earns 600 additional points, which the Government of Canada confirms effectively secures a federal invitation.
How can Go Far Global help with a New Brunswick PNP draw?
Short answer: Go Far Global is a licensed RCIC firm that helps you pick the right New Brunswick stream, build an accurate EOI, and respond correctly to an ITA within its deadline. We assess whether your New Brunswick job offer, work history, or study credential meets a stream's rules before you submit, so you do not waste a 365-day pool cycle on a profile that cannot be invited. We also track how your federal Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score interacts with a provincial nomination, and you can estimate that score with our CRS calculator. Follow the latest rounds on our news page as the province publishes them.
What is the PNP score for New Brunswick?
Short answer: New Brunswick does not publish a single public cut-off score for its provincial draws the way a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) number works in federal Express Entry. Instead, ImmigrationNB selects candidates from its Expression of Interest pool based on provincial labour market priorities, targeted occupations, and its remaining nomination allocation. Meeting a stream's eligibility does not guarantee an invitation. If you apply through the NB Express Entry stream, your federal CRS score is what matters in the IRCC pool, and a New Brunswick nomination adds 600 points, which effectively guarantees a federal invitation to apply. Some streams have historically weighed internal factors such as age, language, education, and work experience, but the province does not release a live draw cut-off. For authoritative selection details, always check the province's official invitation and selection rounds page before assuming any number.
When was the last PNP draw in New Brunswick?
Short answer: New Brunswick does not follow a fixed calendar, and it often holds several rounds close together across different streams, including Skilled Worker, Express Entry, Strategic Initiative, and the separate Atlantic Immigration Program. At the time of writing, the most recent rounds posted on the province's official archive were a cluster held between June 2 and June 4, 2026. Because dates and totals change constantly, the only reliable source for the true last draw is the Government of New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds page, which the province updates after each round. We link it in the Sources section below so you can confirm the current figure yourself.
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Short answer: There is no guaranteed daily New Brunswick PNP draw, and the province does not announce rounds on a fixed public schedule. New Brunswick holds selection rounds periodically through the year, sometimes clustering several draws within a few days and sometimes leaving weeks between them, based on its allocation and labour market needs. That means today may or may not bring a draw, and no third-party tracker can promise one. The most dependable approach is to keep a valid Expression of Interest in the pool so you are eligible whenever the next round runs, and to watch the Government of New Brunswick invitation and selection rounds page, which is updated after each round. You can also follow our news page, where we summarize new rounds as the province publishes them.
What is the NB PNP 2026?
Short answer: The NB PNP in 2026 is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) as it operates this year: an economic immigration program that lets the province nominate skilled workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs for Canadian permanent residence based on its own labour market needs. In 2026 the program runs through the Skilled Worker, Express Entry, Strategic Initiative, and Business Immigration streams, plus the Critical Worker and Private Career College Graduate pilots. Candidates submit an Expression of Interest, and ImmigrationNB invites from the pool in periodic draws that have targeted sectors such as healthcare, construction, education, and information technology. Per the province's published 2026 archive, New Brunswick ran numerous rounds across the NBPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program through the year; check the official selection rounds page for the current invitation totals. Final permanent residence decisions still rest with IRCC, not the province.
Who is eligible for NB PNP?
Short answer: Eligibility depends on the stream, but most New Brunswick pathways require a real connection to the province plus qualifying skilled work. Common routes include a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an eligible New Brunswick employer, at least six months to twelve months of recent skilled work in the province, or graduation from a designated New Brunswick learning institution. The Express Entry stream additionally requires a valid federal Express Entry profile and skilled experience in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation. Business applicants need funds, relevant experience, and a viable business plan. Language ability, education, and settlement funds also factor in across streams. Because each stream sets its own bar, confirm your exact pathway against the official stream pages or with a licensed consultant before you submit an EOI.
Is New Brunswick easy to get PR?
Short answer: New Brunswick is often one of the more accessible provinces for permanent residence if you already have a genuine tie there, such as a New Brunswick job offer, local work experience, or a credential from a New Brunswick school, but easy overstates it. The province invites selectively against its priorities, and a nomination is only the first step. You still need IRCC to approve the permanent residence application, which requires meeting federal admissibility, medical, and background rules. Candidates without any New Brunswick connection face far longer odds, because most streams are built around employment or study in the province. The realistic path is to build a legitimate connection, keep a strong Expression of Interest in the pool, and apply through the stream that fits your profile. A licensed RCIC can tell you honestly whether New Brunswick is a viable route for you.
Plan your New Brunswick PNP pathway with a licensed team. Go Far Global's RCIC consultants can confirm which stream fits, prepare your Expression of Interest, and respond to an Invitation to Apply on time. Book a consultation for an honest, clear-eyed assessment of your New Brunswick options.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute immigration or legal advice. Immigration laws and policies change frequently. Each case is unique and outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) before making immigration decisions.
Rami Mamar is an RCIC-IRB licensed immigration consultant and Commissioner of Oaths with over a decade of experience helping clients from Iran, UAE, Syria, Armenia, and worldwide immigrate to Canada. He has overseen 10,000+ immigration cases including Express Entry, work permits, study permits, and family sponsorship applications.
