CA New Brunswick PNP: June 2025 Draw Breakdown

June’s PNP activity highlights NB’s aggressive push to recruit high-demand skillsets, with over 600 ITAs in just two days. For candidates in healthcare, construction, education, and IT—especially those currently working in New Brunswick or with graduating credentials—this is a golden opportunity.

Is your Expression of Interest current?

Does your occupation align with the targeted sectors?
If not, it’s time to act—update your EOI, gather updated proof of employment, and get ready for the next draw.

What Happened in June?

• June 16–17, 2025 saw four major draws across Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams—the busiest month yet for New Brunswick in 2025
• 607–608 invitations were issued during these two days
• By the end of June, New Brunswick had extended 2,015 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in 2025

Stream-by-Stream Highlights

1. Skilled Worker Stream

• New Brunswick Experience (June 16):
• Invitations: 25
• Target sectors: Healthcare; education & social services; construction trades.
• Eligibility: Valid work permits expiring in 2025 or early 2026; Material Handlers (NOC 75101) were excluded

New Brunswick Graduates (June 16–17):

• Invitations: 274
• Open to all sectors except chefs (NOC 62022) and material handlers; same permit expiry requirement.

Priority Occupations (June 17):

• Invitations: 12
• Focus: Healthcare professions only; this is New Brunswick’s first-ever Priority Occupations draw, targeting in-demand roles

2. Express Entry Stream

• Employment in New Brunswick (June 16):
  • Invitations: 297
  • Eligibility: Full-time employment in New Brunswick for ≥12 months; chefs were excluded

Broader Trends & Insights

1. Draw Frequency & Volume:
   • New Brunswick is holding draws at least twice monthly, with June being notably active.
2. Sector-Driven Focus:
   • Draws consistently prioritize healthcare, skilled trades, education, IT, and construction, aligning with local labor shortages.
3. Tighter Eligibility Filters:
   • Common restrictions include expiring work permits and sector-based exclusions (chefs, material handlers), along with defined NOC filters

What Applicants Should Do Now

• Check Your Work Permit:
  Ensure it expires in 2025 or early 2026 if you’re applying via Experience or Graduates streams.
• Align With High-Demand Sectors:
  Highlight experience in healthcare, trades, education, IT, or construction in your profile.
• Express Entry Candidates:
  Have at least 12 months of full-time New Brunswick work experience under your belt.
• EOI Validity:
  Expressions of Interest stay active for 365 days—be sure to update with new job offers or credentials.
• Stay Ahead of Draws:
  Historically, draws occur every 2–4 weeks. Next ones are likely early July—make sure your EOI is optimized and up-to-date.