NB PNP Skilled Worker Stream Processing Timelines

[DS14]

Your title says Skilled Worker stream, not EE stream which are two different pathways. You wait for an EE draw and hope your NOC and score are selected with your job offer. EE is not a first come, first serve stream.

NBPNP Skilled Worker (6 months have to be in NB) - My EOI is under this
NB Express Entry (1 yr in NB) - Right now I am not eligible for this as I didn't finish 1 yr in NB
AIP - My employer has to submit and as that pathway is paused now need to wait till it opens.

So, ideally all the above are applicable for me - just that option 1 is applicable now and 2 & 3 are when I meet the criteria and when the program opens again.

 

[Naturgrl]

NBPNP Skilled Worker (6 months have to be in NB) - My EOI is under this
NB Express Entry (1 yr in NB) - Right now I am not eligible for this as I didn't finish 1 yr in NB
AIP - My employer has to submit and as that pathway is paused now need to wait till it opens.

So, ideally all the above are applicable for me - just that option 1 is applicable now and 2 & 3 are when I meet the criteria and when the program opens again.

Okay. As per the link, option 1 has only had construction and healthcare draws as of late.

 

[DS14]

Your title says Skilled Worker stream, not EE stream which are two different pathways. You wait for an EE draw and hope your NOC and score are selected with your job offer. EE is not a first come, first serve stream.

@Naturgrl - Today the site is updated that that there was a draw on Dec 9th for Francophone and All Sectors - cut off was 8th Dec - my EOI is 4th Dec - but didnt receive any invite

 

[Naturgrl]

@Naturgrl - Today the site is updated that that there was a draw on Dec 9th for Francophone and All Sectors - cut off was 8th Dec - my EOI is 4th Dec - but didnt receive any invite

8 people were invited and it was Francophones in all sectors so unless Francophone then no invite.

 

[DS14]

8 people were invited and it was Francophones in all sectors so unless Francophone then no invite.

Thank you, they mentioned Francophone, All Sectors - was bit confused .
Any idea when the AIP will be opened for NB.
And also recently PNP quota increased for all Provinces we can expect more draws in 2026?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you, they mentioned Francophone, All Sectors - was bit confused .
Any idea when the AIP will be opened for NB.
And also recently PNP quota increased for all Provinces we can expect more draws in 2026?

No idea if and when AIP will be open. May be more draws but provinces have a backlog which may be counted for new quotas. Provinces may focus on specific NOCs, sectors etc. so will have to wait until draws.

 

[canuck78]

Thank you, they mentioned Francophone, All Sectors - was bit confused .
Any idea when the AIP will be opened for NB.
And also recently PNP quota increased for all Provinces we can expect more draws in 2026?

Would start learning French asap. There is no shortage of unemployed tech workers in Canada so that may not be an NOC that is prioritized.

 

[DS14]

Would start learning French asap. There is no shortage of unemployed tech workers in Canada so that may not be an NOC that is prioritized.

Ok noted, thanks for the response.
So even after increasing the quota for PNP if they IT NOCs are not considered, then will try under AIP. Any idea when it will be open.

 

[Naturgrl]

Ok noted, thanks for the response.
So even after increasing the quota for PNP if they IT NOCs are not considered, then will try under AIP. Any idea when it will be open.

No idea. Keep checking. Assume your employer is designated.

 

[canuck78]

Ok noted, thanks for the response.
So even after increasing the quota for PNP if they IT NOCs are not considered, then will try under AIP. Any idea when it will be open.

You’ll run into similar issues. There are both too many applicants applying and prioritization of certain NOCs. You can no longer count on provincial nominations. You should certainly try but you need a plan C, D, etc. You should also try to max out any points possible.