New Brunswick Selects 203 AIP Applications in October

New Brunswick has selected 203 applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in three selection rounds held on October 2, 9 and 29, 2026. The latest results cover a range of occupations, including construction, education, healthcare, social and community services, manufacturing, trades, professional and information technology roles, sales and services, and transportation.

The province’s published results identify application cut-off dates of October 1, October 9 and October 28, 2026, each at 11:59 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time. With these selections, New Brunswick has selected 898 AIP applications for processing in 2026. The province has separately issued 3,538 invitations under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), a different immigration programme with its own selection process.

What Happened in the October AIP Selections?

The October activity took place across three dates: October 2, October 9 and October 29. Across those rounds, New Brunswick selected 203 applications submitted before the applicable cut-off dates. The results list occupational categories rather than a single minimum score. The selected categories include construction; education, social and community services; healthcare; manufacturing; other trades; professional and IT; sales and services; and transportation.

This range is significant because it shows that the selection activity was not limited to one sector. It included occupations connected with building and infrastructure, essential services, production, technical work, and the movement of people and goods. However, the category list does not mean that every occupation within each broad sector was automatically eligible or that every applicant working in one of these areas would be selected.

October 2026 New Brunswick AIP Results

Selection dates: October 2, 9 and 29, 2026. Application cut-off dates: October 1, 9 and 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST. Total applications selected: 203. Occupational categories: construction; education, social and community services; healthcare; manufacturing; other trades; professional and IT; sales and services; and transportation.

How the Atlantic Immigration Program Works

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada recruit and retain foreign workers and international graduates. It is employer-driven. A candidate generally needs a job offer from a designated employer in an Atlantic province and must meet the applicable work experience, education, language and settlement plan requirements, subject to the rules for the candidate’s category.

The programme is different from a provincial nominee programme. Under the AIP, the designated employer and provincial endorsement process play important roles. A candidate should not assume that an occupation appearing in a provincial selection update replaces the need for a qualifying job offer, employer designation, endorsement or federal eligibility requirements.

The October selection figures are therefore best understood as a processing selection update. They do not mean that 203 people have already received permanent residence, nor do they establish that all applicants in the listed occupational categories will be invited in the next round.

Why the Occupational Mix Matters

New Brunswick’s selected categories span several parts of the provincial economy. Construction and trades can support housing, infrastructure and commercial development. Healthcare, education and community services contribute to essential public and social needs. Manufacturing and utilities support production and reliable services, while IT and other professional occupations can help employers modernise operations. Transportation, sales and service roles support the movement of goods and the delivery of everyday services.

For prospective applicants, this broad occupational mix may help identify sectors that have appeared in recent selection activity. It is not a guarantee of selection. The actual opportunity depends on the job, the employer, the candidate’s credentials and the programme’s current rules. A person should assess the full eligibility requirements before accepting a job offer or paying for immigration assistance.

AIP Selections and NBPNP Invitations are Separate Figures

New Brunswick reported 898 AIP applications selected so far in 2026. Separately, the province had issued 3,538 NBPNP invitations during the year, according to the figures provided for this report. These numbers should remain separate because the AIP and NBPNP are distinct programmes.

The AIP is an employer-driven Atlantic pathway involving designated employers and provincial endorsement. The NBPNP is New Brunswick’s provincial nominee programme, which has its own streams, criteria and invitation rounds. Adding the two figures together would produce a misleading impression of one unified selection pool. It would also confuse applications selected under one programme with invitations issued under another.

What Applicants and Employers Should Consider

Candidates interested in the AIP should first confirm whether the prospective employer is designated and whether the job offer meets the programme requirements. They should review the applicable occupational classification, work experience, education, language and settlement requirements. Documents should be accurate and consistent, including employment letters, education records and language test results.

Employers should verify that they meet designation obligations and that the position and recruitment process comply with programme requirements. They should also explain the role, wages, working conditions and expected process clearly to candidates. A selection update should not be presented as a promise that a particular candidate will receive permanent residence.

Candidates who are already in the process should keep their contact information and supporting documents current and respond to requests within the stated deadlines. If their circumstances change, they should determine whether the change needs to be reported to the relevant provincial or federal authority.

The Bottom Line

New Brunswick selected 203 AIP applications across three October rounds, bringing the year-to-date AIP selection total to 898. The occupational categories cover a broad range of provincial labour market needs. The province’s separate NBPNP invitation total is 3,538 and should not be confused with AIP selections. For applicants, a realistic assessment of the employer, job offer and full programme criteria remains more important than relying on an occupational category alone.