New Brunswick Opens Applications for Two Express Entry-Aligned Immigration Pathways

By Eva Olsen [Published 06 Mar, 2025 | 04:35 AM] 2664

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee (NBPNP) has opened applications for the two new pathways from March 5, 2025. Eligible newcomers can now submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under two immigration pathways of the NBPNP.

These pathways, aligned with the Express Entry system, provide skilled workers with an opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Canada. The NBPNP has officially opened application intake for the following two streams:

Employment in New Brunswick Pathway
New Brunswick Interests Pathway

Key Changes

The NBPNP has implemented significant modifications to eligibility requirements for these pathways, including:

Lowering the minimum age requirement from 22 to 19 years.
Increasing residency requirements for Employment in New Brunswick Pathway, now requiring candidates to have at least 12 consecutive months of work experience within the province.

These updates come after a substantial reduction in New Brunswick’s provincial nomination allocation, prompting adjustments to its immigration programs. The NBPNP also clarified that EOIs submitted through these pathways will not be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who is Eligible for These Streams?

The selection criteria for invitations under these streams differ, with additional factors influencing the likelihood of receiving a provincial nomination. The eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below:

Pathway	Summary of differentiating eligibility criteria
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.

Calculate Your CRS Points

Common Eligibility Requirements for Both Pathways

Regardless of the stream, all candidates must have the following eligibility:

Hold a valid Express Entry profile
Demonstrate proficiency in English or French (CLB/NCLC level 7 or higher) across all four language abilities
Meet federal proof of funds requirements, unless exempt
Have at least a Canadian high school diploma or its equivalent
Be between the ages of 19 and 55
Intend to live and work permanently in New Brunswick
Score at least 67 points on New Brunswick’s Express Entry selection grid
Eligible employment must fall under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3

Occupations Excluded from Consideration

New Brunswick will not consider candidates in the following occupations for nomination:

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

Conclusion

The evolving immigration policies of New Brunswick PNP reflect the province’s commitment to attracting skilled workers who will contribute to its economy and workforce. Meeting all eligibility requirements increases a candidate’s chances of receiving an invitation.

March 5 will mark the first intake to these pathways in 2025 after the NBPNP made significant changes to its immigration streams. For all aspiring immigrants who are interested, it is recommended to assess eligibility and prepare a strong EOI submission to maximize their chances.

Subscribe for FREE and stay updated
with the latest Canada Immigration News!

Source: gnb.ca

Tags: New Brunswick Immigration New Brunswick PNP NBPNP New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program