New Brunswick PNP Draw: 522 Invitations Issued in October 2025
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its latest draws between October 6 and 9, 2025, inviting 522 skilled candidates under the Express Entry Stream and Skilled Worker Stream. These invitation rounds reflect New Brunswick’s focus on filling critical labour shortages in sectors such as healthcare, education, and construction.Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick
Draw Dates: October 8–9, 2025 Cut-off Date: October 5, 2025 (11:59 PM AST) Pathway: Employment in New Brunswick Occupational Categories: All sectors Invitations Issued: 221 This draw targeted candidates employed in New Brunswick across multiple sectors, reaffirming the province’s commitment to addressing workforce shortages through the Express Entry-aligned provincial stream.Skilled Worker Stream – October 6–7, 2025
The province also conducted targeted draws under the Skilled Worker Stream, focusing on applicants with experience or education within New Brunswick.1. New Brunswick Experience Pathway
Draw Dates: October 6–7, 2025 Category: Healthcare Invitations Issued: 91 This draw prioritized healthcare professionals currently employed or with prior experience in New Brunswick’s health sector, reflecting the province’s ongoing healthcare staffing initiatives.2. New Brunswick Graduates Pathway
Draw Dates: October 6–7, 2025 Occupational Categories: Health care, Education & Social Services, Construction Trades (excluding NOC 75101 – Material handlers) Invitations Issued: 210 This Graduate Pathway draw targeted recent graduates from New Brunswick post-secondary institutions contributing to essential provincial sectors. The decision to exclude NOC 75101 (Material handlers) aligns with shifting labour market priorities for 2025.New Brunswick PNP October 2025 Draw Summary
| Date | Stream / Pathway | Occupational Categories | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8–9, 2025 | Express Entry – Employment in NB | All sectors | 221 |
| October 6–7, 2025 | Skilled Worker – NB Experience | Healthcare | 91 |
| October 6–7, 2025 | Skilled Worker – NB Graduates | Healthcare, Education, Construction trades (NOC 75101 excluded) | 210 |
Key Insights
- Total Invitations: 522
- Main Streams: Express Entry and Skilled Worker
- Top Sectors: Health care, Education, and Construction
- Next Draw: Typically conducted monthly based on EOI pool demand.