In a recent development, the province of New Brunswick has announced the reopening of its immigration streams following a significant reduction in federal nomination allocations for 2025. The province has been allotted 2,750 nomination spaces, divided between the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) with 1,500 spots and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) with 1,250 spots. This reduction has necessitated strategic adjustments in the province’s immigration priorities.
Impact of Allocation Reductions
Jean-Claude D’Amours, acting Minister of Post-Secondary Education, highlighted the challenges posed by the decreased allocations, stating that the province is compelled to make difficult decisions. The reduced allocations are expected to limit the province’s capacity to manage economic growth effectively, particularly affecting businesses reliant on immigrant labor.
Prioritization of Key Sectors
In response to these constraints, New Brunswick will prioritize immigration in critical sectors such as health, education, and construction. Additional support will be extended to other sectors as well. However, certain sectors will face restrictions, limiting their participation in the immigration programs.
Updates on New Brunswick’s Immigration Streams
The province has provided detailed updates on the status of its various immigration streams:
- New Brunswick Express Entry: This stream will soon accept new Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under two pathways: Employment in New Brunswick and New Brunswick Interests. Notably, candidates in occupations such as accounting technicians, administrative assistants, restaurant and food service managers, food service supervisors, cooks, and bakers will not be considered at this time.
- New Brunswick Strategic Initiative: Currently, this stream is not accepting new EOIs due to sufficient existing inventory. The province advises interested individuals to check for updates later in the year.
- Private Career College Graduate Program: This program is accepting EOIs and is scheduled to conclude in the autumn of 2025.
- New Brunswick Skilled Worker: The stream has been divided into three pathways:
- New Brunswick Work Experience: Requires recent full-time, non-seasonal employment with an eligible New Brunswick employer and residency in the province within the last six months.
- New Brunswick Graduates: Open to individuals who have completed a program at a New Brunswick Designated Learning Institution and possess a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an eligible employer.
- New Brunswick Priority Occupations: Targets candidates with job offers in specified priority occupations resulting from government-led recruitment missions.
- New Brunswick Business Immigration: This stream is accepting EOIs from applicants whose businesses have been operational for at least six months.
- New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot: Applications are currently being accepted under this pilot program.
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): The AIP is open and accepting applications.
Future Prospects for Allocation Adjustments
The provincial government has expressed its concerns to the federal government regarding the reduced allocations, and discussions are ongoing. Recent developments in other provinces, such as Newfoundland and Labrador, which successfully negotiated an increase in their allocations by committing to accept additional humanitarian immigrants, suggest potential avenues for New Brunswick to explore in seeking adjustments to its own allocations.
In conclusion, while New Brunswick faces challenges due to reduced federal nomination allocations, the province is proactively adjusting its immigration programs to prioritize key sectors and manage economic growth effectively. Ongoing discussions with the federal government may offer opportunities for future adjustments to these allocations.
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