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New Brunswick Graduates pathway (Skilled Worker Stream)
For recent graduates who have a full-time, non-seasonal job with a New Brunswick employer. It sits inside the Skilled Worker Stream and uses the same low CLB 4 language bar.
Who it suits
- International graduates with a PGWP-eligible program who have a New Brunswick job and six months of NB residence
Requirements
- ProgramCompleted a program of study that is eligible for a post-graduation work permit. ↗ gnb.ca
- JobFull-time, non-seasonal position accepted or secured with an eligible employer operating in NB for the past 24 months. ↗ gnb.ca
- ResidenceLived in New Brunswick for the past six months. ↗ gnb.ca
- LanguageCLB 4 in all four abilities; age 19 or older. ↗ gnb.ca
How candidates are selected
EOI pool and invitation rounds by sector, no published score.
Location requirement: must have lived in New Brunswick for 6 months; the page does not say in plain words that the school must be in NB
Processing: IRCC service standards after nomination: 180 days for Express Entry-linked PNP files and 11 months for non-Express Entry files, excluding provincial time. Immigration New Brunswick says it cannot give processing times for individual applications.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | NB Skilled Worker Stream, draw dates Sep 15-18, cutoff Sep 13; pathways New Brunswick Graduates and New Brunswick Experience; sectors construction, education/social services, manufacturing, other trades, professional/IT, sales/services | — | 197 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- gnb.caNB Skilled Worker streamChecked 2026-10-01
- gnb.caInvitation and selection roundsChecked 2026-10-01
- gnb.caImportant noticesChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.