New Brunswick Receives Increased Immigration Allocation for 2025

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[Published 18 Jun, 2025 | 05:36 AM]
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With New Brunswick getting an additional immigration allocation in 2025, it can be taken as a significant milestone by future immigrants. This move is expected to significantly benefit candidates applying through the New Brunswick PNP and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).

The province has now received an additional 1,500 spots under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), bringing the total number of spaces to 4,250 for the year. This is a big turnaround from earlier this year when the province had announced 50 % reduction in its allocations.

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Why is this important?

The New Brunswick PNP is one of the key immigration pathways under Canada’s broader Provincial Nominee Program. With this expanded allocation, the province can invite more applicants through regular New Brunswick PNP draws, offering a better chance for individuals and families looking to settle in the region.

This economic stimulus will enhance the long-term economic objectives of New Brunswick because it will control the shortage in labour, particularly in such fields as:

• Healthcare (nurses, personal support workers)
• Technology (software engineers, IT analysts)
• Tradesman (welders, electricians, plumbers)
• Transportation (drivers of heavy vehicles, truck drivers)
• Teacher (primary educator)

What’s Changing in 2025?

This is the good news of the increased immigration dispensation in New Brunswick in 2025, as far as you are concerned:

• More frequent New Brunswick PNP Draws: The province is expected to conduct more draws across various streams, especially the Express Entry-linked streams.

• Increased number of invitations: Since there will be an increase in spaces, more invitations will be sent out to deserving candidates.

• Potential reduction of CRS cut-offs: The influx of additional nominations means that applicants with slightly lower CRS ratings will also have a good shot at an invitation.

• Boost for the Atlantic Immigration Program: More spots under the AIP will help employers fill job vacancies with foreign workers who wish to live and settle permanently in New Brunswick.

Overview of New Brunswick PNP Streams

There are multiple streams under the New Brunswick PNP, including:

• Express Entry Stream – For skilled workers who are more than ready in the Express Entry pool with a valid job offer.

• Skilled Worker Stream – For workers who have a permanent job offer in New Brunswick.

• International Graduate Stream – To students who have attended and graduated from an authorised post-secondary school in New Brunswick.

• Business Immigration Stream – This is targeted at businesspeople who want to invest in and operate a business in the province.

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What can the Applicants do?

In case you are intending to immigrate using New Brunswick, this is the most appropriate time to prepare your profile. Be sure that you:

• Determine your eligibility for the Provincial Nominee Program.
• Fill out your Express Entry profile (in case of your application through this stream).
• The documentation, like IELTS grades, ECA, employment letter, and funding evidence, should be ready.
• Keep track of upcoming New Brunswick PNP draws and any targeted occupations announced.

It’s also a good idea to speak with an experienced immigration consultant who understands the ins and outs of the New Brunswick PNP and Atlantic Immigration Program.

Conclusion

The increased 2025 allocation for New Brunswick PNP is a strong signal that the province is open and ready to welcome more newcomers. It is not too late to take action because the demand for skilled persons has gone up, and so there are more nominations.

This may be your golden chance to settle down in one of the most welcoming and affordable provinces of Canada, whether you choose to apply under the Express Entry process, under the Skilled Worker stream, or the AIP.

Stay tuned for the next New Brunswick PNP draw and get your documents ready.

Source: gnb.ca