New Brunswick will no longer support applications for some jobs under the AIP because of reductions in federal immigration quotas.
New Brunswick has stopped endorsing applications for several jobs under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This change took effect immediately and affects foreign workers and employers looking to use this pathway for permanent residency.
The province will no longer endorse applications for the following roles:
Anyone applying under these occupations will not receive provincial support for permanent residency.
Some jobs will still be processed if applications were submitted before February 18, 2025. These include:
Applications received before the deadline will continue to be processed. However, new applications for these positions will not be accepted.
New Brunswick made these changes due to adjustments in Canada’s overall immigration policy. The federal government has reduced the number of people allowed into the country under provincial nominee programs.
In 2025, New Brunswick received only 2,750 spots for immigration. Of these, 1,500 went to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), while 1,250 went to the AIP. Because of these limits, the province is prioritizing sectors like healthcare, education, and construction.
The AIP helps skilled workers move to Atlantic Canada, which includes New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. To qualify, a candidate must:
If you can no longer apply under the AIP, there are other ways to move to New Brunswick.
This is a federal system that ranks candidates based on factors like work experience, education, and language skills. High-ranking applicants receive invitations to apply for permanent residency.
This pathway provides an extra 600 points for Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination. However, some occupations are no longer eligible under this stream.
This five-year program allows workers to apply for permanent residency through specific employers, including:
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