NB PNP - (Worker) New Brunswick Express Entry Stream

The New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is for workers with a valid federal Express Entry profile who meet provincial eligibility requirements and intend to settle permanently in New Brunswick.

General Eligibility

• Age 19–55; Canadian high school diploma or equivalent.
• CLB 7 or higher in all four language skills.
• At least one year of continuous work experience in the last 10 years, under the same NOC code within TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3.
• A minimum of 67/100 points on the eligibility assessment grid and a valid Express Entry profile. This is not the CRS score.

Two current pathways

Employment in New Brunswick

Currently working full-time, non-seasonal, in a TEER 0–3 position for an eligible employer that has been operating in NB for at least 24 months. Must have lived and worked full-time in NB for the past 12 months, in TEER 0–3 occupations, for one or more NB employers, while legally authorized to work. Must also meet professional and occupational licensing requirements.

New Brunswick Interest

Must receive a letter of interest in your federal Express Entry profile and meet federal financial requirements, along with all applicable criteria.

Industry and NOC Restrictions – as of 03/02/2026

The Skilled Worker and Express Entry streams do not review EOIs to issue ITAs for those working in Accommodation and Food Services (NAICS 72). Positions such as chef, cook, or baker may still submit an EOI if the hiring business does not directly fall under NAICS 72 and the application meets other conditions.

Restricted NAICS 72 occupations include, but are not limited to: NOC 60030 Restaurant and food service managers; 62020 Food service supervisors; 62021 Executive housekeepers; 62024 Cleaning supervisors; 62200 Chefs; 63200 Cooks; 63202 Bakers; 64300 Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses; 64301 Bartenders; 64314 Hotel front desk clerks; 65200 Food and beverage servers; 65201 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations; 65310 Light duty cleaners. If the same occupation is performed for a business that does not fall directly under NAICS 72, the applicant may still submit an EOI if other conditions are met.

Restricted NOC codes regardless of industry: 14400, 60020, 62010, 62101, 63201, 64100, 64409, 65100, 65101, 65102, 65202, 94142, 95106, and 95107. Both the job NOC and the business NAICS must be identified.

Official restricted list

EOI and nomination process

1. Verify eligibility and prepare documentation; create an EOI via the INB portal.
2. An EOI is valid for 365 days and is not processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The province selects based on labor needs, quotas, and periodic priorities.
3. If you receive an ITA, submit a full application by the deadline specified in the invitation letter.
4. If nominated, submit your permanent residence application to IRCC before the certificate expires.

Meeting eligibility or having a job offer does not guarantee being invited, nominated, or granted PR. Workers must maintain legal work authorization; Immigration New Brunswick does not guarantee the completion of applications before work permits expire.

Provincial nomination application fee: 250 CAD, non-refundable; EOI submission is free. An Express Entry nomination increases your CRS score, but IRCC makes the final decision on PR.

Updated October 6, 2026. Source: Official New Brunswick Guide and current notices.

Register for profile assessment

KeyApply assists with eligibility reviews and identifying appropriate pathways. Choosing to register for a 0 CAD profile assessment is not the total cost of immigration; government fees and professional services are determined separately based on the scope of support.

New Brunswick 2026 Update

Effective February 3, 2026, New Brunswick will not review EOIs from applicants in the accommodation and food services sector under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream. Pathways and invited occupation groups may change based on provincial needs and individual ITA rounds.

Source: Government of New Brunswick – Immigration Important Notices.

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