New Brunswick opens intake for two enhanced PNP pathways to Canada Permanent Residency

Highlights: New Brunswick introduces two enhanced PNP pathways for Canada PR applicants

• The New Brunswick PNP has launched two new pathways under which eligible newcomers can apply for Canada PR.
• The new pathways are named Employment in New Brunswick Pathway and New Brunswick Interests Pathway.
• Both pathways are aligned with the federal Express Entry program.
• Eligible newcomers can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to NBPNP from March 05, 2025, onwards.

 

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New PR Pathways under New Brunswick PNP

The provincial government of New Brunswick has introduced two new PNP pathways for newcomers seeking Canada PR. Following its launch on March 05, 2025, candidates can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) under the two new pathways, which are listed below:

• The Employment in New Brunswick Pathway
• The New Brunswick Interests Pathway

The province is accepting applications for the above-mentioned Express Entry aligned pathway. However, certain specific occupations are to be excluded while considering invitations. Selected candidates will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for provincial nomination and eventually apply for Canada PR.

 

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Who is eligible to receive an invitation for provincial nomination under these streams?

Each stream has different eligibility criteria. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for each stream can get an invitation for provincial nomination.

The table below provides an overview of the eligibility criteria for the two new streams:

Pathway	Who is eligible for nomination?
Employment in New Brunswick	Must have lived in New Brunswick for the past 1 year consecutively along with having full-time employment under a New Brunswick employer
New Brunswick Interests Pathway	Must have received a Letter of Interest from ImmigrationNB in their Express Entry Profile and must have a minimum  full-time(or equivalent part-time) work experience of 1 year in the last 10 years

 

Additionally, the candidate must meet the general eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• Must be aged between 19 and 55 years
• Must have scored at least 67 points on the New Brunswick Express Entry grid
• Must have a valid Express Entry profile
• Must have minimum language proficiency of CLB/NCLC 7 in all language abilities
• Must have enough funds as per the minimum requirement specified by IRCC
• Must have completed high school diploma or equivalent education
• Must be willing to live and work in New Brunswick permanently
• Must have a job offer listed under NOC 0,1,2, or 3

 

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Which occupations are excluded from being invited under these pathways?

The table below lists the occupations that are excluded from being considered for NBPNP pathways are listed below:

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

 

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