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March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

New Brunswick 2025 PNP Draw: Key Updates and Changes

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On March 5 and 6, 2025, New Brunswick held its first provincial nominee program (PNP) draws of the year. These draws saw the issuance of 498 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across several skilled worker categories.

Overview of the Draws

  • Dates: March 5 and 6, 2025
  • Streams Invited:
    • New Brunswick Skilled Worker – NB Experience
    • New Brunswick Skilled Worker – NB Graduates
  • Targeted Occupations:
    • Healthcare
    • Education and Social & Community Services
    • Construction Trades
  • Total ITAs Issued: 498
  • Score Requirements: Specific cut-off scores were not disclosed.

This initiative is part of New Brunswick’s broader effort to attract skilled workers to meet the province’s labor needs in high-demand areas.

Recent Changes to the NBPNP

In line with the province’s updated immigration priorities, New Brunswick has introduced several changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to better address workforce demands. The province’s 2025 immigration allocation has been reduced to 2,750 spots, prompting these adjustments.

Some key changes include:

  • New Pathways:
    • Employment in New Brunswick Pathway: For candidates with a job offer from a New Brunswick-based employer.
    • New Brunswick Interests Pathway: Aimed at attracting candidates whose skills are in line with the province’s economic priorities.
  • Eligibility Criteria Updates:
    • The minimum age requirement has been lowered from 22 to 19.
    • To qualify for the Employment in New Brunswick pathway, applicants must now have lived in the province for at least 12 consecutive months.
    • A work experience requirement of 12 consecutive months is now necessary for specific pathways.

These changes are intended to help New Brunswick fill its labor gaps while encouraging candidates who can contribute to the province’s economic growth.

About the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

The NBPNP allows New Brunswick to nominate individuals for Canadian permanent residency based on the province’s labor market needs. It offers various streams, including:

  • Express Entry Stream: For candidates with relevant work experience, linked to the federal Express Entry system.
  • Skilled Worker Stream: For those with a job offer from a New Brunswick employer.
  • Entrepreneurial Stream: For individuals seeking to establish a business in New Brunswick.
  • International Graduate Stream: For recent graduates from New Brunswick institutions.

Each stream has specific eligibility criteria to meet the province’s demographic and economic objectives.

Do you require assistance with setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

New Brunswick Introduces Two Enhanced PNP Pathways to Permanent Residence

Author By EUIC Admin Categories Provincial nomination

Dear future neighbour,

On March 5, 2025, New Brunswick reopened applications for two enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways:

  1. Employment in New Brunswick Pathway
  2. New Brunswick Interests Pathway

These pathways are aligned with Canada’s federal Express Entry system, offering skilled workers expedited routes to permanent residency.

Key Updates

  • Minimum Age Requirement: Reduced from 22 to 19 years.
  • Employment in New Brunswick Pathway: Requires candidates to have at least 12 consecutive months of work experience in the province.

See below candidates eligible to receive invitations for provincial nomination through these streams:

Pathway A summary of the eligibility criteria that differentiate applicants
Employment in New Brunswick – Have been living in New Brunswick and working full-time for a New Brunswick employer for the past 12 consecutive months.
New Brunswick Interests – Have received a letter of interest from ImmigrationNB in their federal Express Entry profile; and

– Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time work experience within the past 10 years.

Application Requirements:

Candidates in both streams are also required to meet the following common eligibility criteria:

  • They must have a valid Express Entry profile.
  • They should demonstrate English or French proficiency equivalent to at least CLB/NCLC* level 7 in all four language skills.
  • They need to meet the federal minimum proof of funds requirement, unless exempt.
  • They must have obtained a Canadian high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • They must intend to live and work permanently in New Brunswick.
  • They should be between the ages of 19 and 55.
  • They are required to score a minimum of 67 points on New Brunswick’s Express Entry selection grid.
  • Employment under both pathways must be in a position classified at a National Occupation Classification (NOC) Training Education Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) level 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Occupations not eligible

Candidates in any of the occupations listed below will not be considered by New Brunswick:

Job Title NOC Code
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 12200
Administrative assistants 13110
Bakers 63202
Cooks 63200
Food service supervisors 62020
Restaurant and food service managers 60030
Retail and wholesale trade managers 60020
Retail sales supervisors 62010

Important Considerations:

New Brunswick’s provincial nomination allocation for 2025 is limited to 1,500 spots, leading to prioritized selection in sectors like health, education, and construction. Certain occupations may be excluded from eligibility.

Do you require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com

 

 

April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024

IRCC announces Study Permit Allocation for all Provinces

Author By EUIC Admin Categories News, Study Visa

Dear future neighbour,

The Immigration Minister, Marc Miller announced the allocation of study permit for all provinces. IRCC made an announcement on the 22nd of January, 2024 that there will be a cap on the the number of international students that will be let into Canada in the year, 2024. To achieve this, all provinces will be given an allocation on the total number of study permits that will be approved, this allocation will be based on the population of the province.

IRCC adjusted allocations for provinces that would receive a lower allocation of study permits to lessen any negative impact.

Provinces that were poised to receive more international students in 2024 than in 2023 had their allocations capped at 10% of their population.

IRCC also topped up the allocations for provinces with an approval rate lower than 60% believing that it will help these provinces reach their expected number of approved study permits.

See below study permit allocation according to province

IRCC does not have the authority to cap the number of approved study permits but the department can cap the number of study permit applications that are processed.

However, basing the cap for study permits on a national approval rate of 60%, IRCC says that the estimated cap of study permits issued is derived from the number of study permit applications it will process. In this situation, the department hopes to process 606,000 applications.

Need help putting in a study visa application, work permit application, Expression of Interest, creating an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply or even just reviewing an application you prepared yourself? Book a consultation or send us an email on info@eseumohimmigration.com