Two provinces in Canada issued invitations in the latest draws. From April 6 to 12, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick invited candidates through their provincial immigration programs. Let’s look at what each province announced.
Provincial Immigration Results (April 6 – 12)
Two provinces in Canada issued invitations in the latest draws. Below are the results for the same.
Newfoundland and Labrador
On April 8, Newfoundland and Labrador issued its first invitations through a new online Expression of Interest (EOI) system that launched in February 2025.
Total Invitations Issued: 256
- Newfounland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) – 206 invitations
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – 50 invitations
This draw focused on:
- Candidates with full-time job offers in high-demand sectors
- Individuals already living in the province
- People with offers in rural or remote areas
- Graduates from local post-secondary institutions
Under the new EOI system, candidates first submit a profile and wait to be selected before applying. The province says this new system is better aligned with its job market needs and limited federal immigration spaces.
New Brunswick
From April 6 to 12, New Brunswick held multiple draws under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
April 7–8 Draws:
- 432 invitations were issued through:
- NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Experience
- NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Graduates
- NB Skilled Worker Stream – New Brunswick Experience
Targeted Sectors:
- Construction trades
- Education and social/community services
- Healthcare
Also targeted candidates with work permits expiring in 2025 in:
- Agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry
- Information technology (IT)
- Manufacturing
- Professional occupations (TEER 0, 1, 2 – NOC codes in the 1000s and 2000s)
- Transportation
April 9 Draw:
- 45 invitations were issued under the NB Express Entry Stream – Employment in NB
- Candidates needed 12 months of full-time work with a New Brunswick employer
- The draw also focused on occupations in construction, education/social services, and healthcare
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