Summary & Key Stats
The most recent draw from NB Skilled Worker Program was held on June 17, 2025, for the Priority Occupations pathway within the Skilled Worker Stream. That draw targeted healthcare occupations and resulted in 12 invitations to apply (ITAs) being issued.
4,250 PR seats for the year 2025
2,235 remaining seats for the rest of 2025
QuestJobs currently lists over 3,000 PR jobs in New Brunswick
Other Recent Skilled Worker Draws
New Brunswick conducted multiple Skilled Worker Stream draws in mid‑June 2025, each under different pathways:
June 16 & 17, 2025 – Graduates Pathway
274 invitations issued across all sectors (excluding Chefs and Material Handlers).
June 16, 2025 – Experience Pathway
25 invitations issued targeting occupations in healthcare, education & social & community services, and construction trades (Material Handlers excluded).
May 5, 2025 – Experience & Graduates Pathways
432 invitations issued for roles in healthcare, education & social & community services, and construction trades (Material Handlers excluded).
The NB PNP is job offer driven hence in all of NB's pathways, an eligible job from an eligible NB employer is required. To have a strong hold on one of the remaining PR seats in NB, you must make sure to apply diligently and strategically to PR eligible jobs in the province. This is what QuestJobs was created for. QuestJobs houses jobs under AIP, NB Skilled Worker Graduates, Experience Pathway and Critical Worker. QuestJobs currently has more than 3,000 PR eligible jobs spanning four different PR Pathways in NB.
Recent Skilled Worker Draws
| Date | Pathway | Invitations Issued | Occupational Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | Priority Occupations | 12 | Healthcare |
| June 16–17, 2025 | Graduates | 274 | All sectors (excl. Chefs, Material Handlers) |
| June 16, 2025 | Experience | 25 | Healthcare; Education & Social Services; Construction trades |
| May 5, 2025 | Experience & Graduates | 432 | Same as above |
Total Invitations Issued in 2025 (NBPNP)
As of June 17, 2025, New Brunswick had issued a total of 2,015 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across all PNP streams.
Total Nomination Allocation for 2025
Originally, the province had 2,750 nomination spots for 2025.
Due to negotiations and an agreement, NB secured an additional 1,500 spots, increasing the total to 4,250 nominations for the year.
How Many Spots Remain?
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Nomination Allocation | 4,250 |
| Invitations Issued (so far) | 2,015 |
| Remaining Spots | 2,235 |
Draw Frequency & Timing
In 2025, the NBPNP has been conducting draws at least twice per month, a notable increase from previous years.
Draws are often scheduled in mid-month and again in the early portion of the following month, giving candidates multiple opportunities to be invited.
ImmigrationNB reopened and ramped up PNP operations beginning February 5, 2025, transitioning into this higher frequency.
Sector & Stream Focus
Recent draws reflect targeted recruitment across multiple streams:
Healthcare, Education, Construction (Trades) — strong focus in Experience and Graduates pathways.
Priority Occupations — specifically focused on healthcare roles in the June 17 draw.
Express Entry (Employment in NB) — targeting individuals with at least 12 months of full-time work experience in NB, across all sectors (excluding Chefs in some rounds).
Predicting Upcoming Draws
Based on current trends, you can expect,
Draws every 2–4 weeks, typically around mid-month and again early the next month.
Continued targeting of the healthcare, skilled trades, tech, and logistics sectors.
No EFIs accepted under the Priority Occupations pathway currently, meaning draws pull from previously submitted EOIs.
Be strategic in your PR job applications, search and apply for PR jobs at QuestJobs.