New Brunswick advanced 203 workers under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) in three draws held in October 2026, according to CIC News. That brings the province's 2026 total to 898 candidates across nine announced selection rounds.
What an AIP "draw" actually is
AIP draws are not invitations to apply, unlike federal Express Entry draws. They select which applications move forward to processing for an endorsement. You need a job offer from an employer with provincial designation. If approved, you receive an endorsement certificate to apply for federal permanent residence, and the endorsement also opens a two-year, employer-specific work permit from IRCC.
The October selections
New Brunswick held draws on October 2, October 9 and October 29, selecting workers in construction, health care, manufacturing and other fields. The occupation groups that were selected: construction; education, social and community services; health care; manufacturing; other trades; professional and IT; sales and services; and transportation.
2026 rounds so far
| Round | Candidates selected |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 29 | 203 |
| Sep 25 and Oct 2 | 63 |
| Sep 10 | 60 |
| Aug 10 and Aug 20 | 68 |
| Jul 22 | 114 |
| Jun 3 | 97 |
| May 1 | 50 |
| Apr 1 | 118 |
| Mar 3–6 | 125 |
| Total | 898 |
The October figure is the largest in the list, but it combines three draws, so it is not directly comparable with single-day rounds. The dates in the table come from the CIC News list; its round groupings overlap slightly in September and October, so treat per-round figures as approximate.