Pathways

1. New Brunswick Experience

• Currently working full-time in a non-seasonal job with an eligible NB employer.

• At least 6 months of work experience with the same employer.

• Have lived in New Brunswick for at least 6 months before submitting your EOI.

2. New Brunswick Graduates

• Completed a program of study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in New Brunswick that qualifies for a PGWP.

• Working full-time in a non-seasonal position, or have accepted a valid job offer from an eligible NB employer willing to support your application.

3. New Brunswick Priority Occupations (currently paused)

• A full-time, non-seasonal job offer resulting from a government-led recruitment mission.

• Position must be in a priority NOC code identified by NB.

• At least 1 year of related paid work experience.

Ineligible Occupations (EOIs not accepted)

Immigration NB is not considering EOIs for the following NOC codes:

• 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

• 13110 – Administrative assistants

• 14400 – Shippers and receivers

• 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers

• 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers

• 62010 – Retail sales supervisors

• 62020 – Food service supervisors

• 63200 – Cooks

• 63202 – Bakers

• 64100 – Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers

• 64301 – Bartenders

• 64314 – Hotel front desk clerks

• 64409 – Other customer service representatives

• 65200 – Food and beverage servers

• 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support roles

• 94142 – Fish and seafood plant workers

• 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing

• 95107 – Labourers in fish and seafood processing

Expression of Interest (EOI) System

• EOIs are submitted through the INB Portal.

• EOIs remain valid for 365 days in the pool.

• Invitations to Apply (ITAs) are issued by Immigration NB during scheduled draws.

• EOIs are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.