NBPNP 2026: New Brunswick Streams & Restrictions

For people working in NB or holding a full-time non-seasonal NB job offer, including recent NB graduates.

Age 19+; CLB 4 in all four skills; supported by an eligible employer operating in NB for 24 months. NB Experience needs 6+ months of full-time work with the supporting employer; since May 4, 2026 limited to health care, education and construction. NB Graduates needs a PGWP-eligible program at an NB designated institution.

For highly skilled candidates in the federal Express Entry pool.

Age 19–55; valid EE profile; high school diploma; CLB 7; 1+ year of continuous TEER 0–3 work in one NOC within the past 10 years; at least 67/100 on the NB selection grid. Employment in NB pathway needs 12 months of NB work; NB Interest pathway needs an INB letter of interest.

For French-speaking candidates.

Age 19+; high school diploma or equivalent; NCLC 5 in French (all four skills); 1 year of work experience in the past 5 years (waived for NB post-secondary graduates); at least 65/100 on the grid.

For entrepreneurs; replaced the former Entrepreneurial stream.

Age 19–59; CLB 4; high school diploma; net worth of $500,000 ($300,000 for agriculture); 2 of the past 5 years as an owner (51%+) or senior manager; business plan with $150,000+ of eligible investment creating 1+ full-time job; at least 65/100.

For graduates of select private-college programs not eligible for a PGWP.

Age 19+; CLB 5; completed an eligible program at a participating NB private career college; full-time job offer related to the program from an employer operating in NB for 24 months; nominated and apply for a closed work permit within 90 days of program completion.