Major Changes in the Provincial Allocation of New Brunswick in 2025

New Brunswick PNP has finally opened its immigration streams after a long delay. However, this year, permanent resident nominations will decrease by 50%. The province was allocated only 2,750 spots for 2025, reminding it to prioritize specific sectors and impose restrictions on others.

Allocation Breakdown

The available 2,750 nominations will be divided as follows:

• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) - 1,500 spaces
• Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) - 1,250 spaces

Jean-Claude D’Amours, the acting Minister of Post-Secondary Education has expressed his concern over the reduction of the provincial allocations. It would limit the economic growth and the businesses in the province.

Streams of New Brunswick and its Current Status

The table below shows the current status of each stream:

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Will New Brunswick’s Immigration Allocations Increase?

While it is uncertain if New Brunswick can secure additional nominations, the provincial government has raised concerns with federal authorities, and discussions are ongoing. The government is keen on focusing on sectors like healthcare, technology and education.

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP recently reversed a 50% cut in its immigration spaces by agreeing to welcome 290 humanitarian immigrants over the next three years. This model suggests that New Brunswick may have to negotiate a similar agreement to regain lost nominations.

New Brunswick Express Entry

The Express Entry stream will soon reopen under two pathways:

1. Employment in New Brunswick
2. New Brunswick Interests

However, certain occupations are ineligible including:

• Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers - NOC 12200
• Administrative Assistants - NOC 13110
• Restaurant and Food Service Managers - NOC 60030
• Cooks - NOC 63200
• Bakers - NOC 63202

New Brunswick Skilled Worker

The Skilled Worker Program has been split into three pathways, each with its eligibility criteria:

1. New Brunswick Work Experience Pathway

• Requires six months of full-time employment in New Brunswick
• Must have lived in the province for at least six months.

2. New Brunswick Graduates Pathway

• Applicants must have completed a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
• A full-time job offer from an eligible employer is required.

3. New Brunswick Priority Occupations Pathway

• Requires a job offer in a priority occupation from a recruitment mission led by the government.
• Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience.

Several occupations, including shippers, bartenders, food service workers, and laborers are not eligible under this program.

Conclusion

New Brunswick's immigration landscape is shifting, with stricter sector prioritization and stream modifications. Prospective immigrants should stay updated on evolving policies by the provincial government as further changes might be announced soon.

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Source: gnb.ca

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