New Brunswick Ceases Endorsements for Some Occupations under the AIP New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program has stopped certain occupations under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), affecting foreign nationals looking for permanent residency in Canada. Effective immediately, endorsements will no longer be accepted for the following occupations and NOC codes: - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (12200) - Administrative assistants (13110) - Shippers and receivers (14400) - Restaurant and food service managers (60030) - Food service supervisors (62020) - Cooks (63200) - Bakers (63202) - Bartenders (64301) - Other customer representatives (64409) - Process control and machine operators – food and beverage processing (94140) - Fish and seafood plant workers (94142) Employers and Canada immigration consultants seeking to support foreign nationals for permanent residency in Canada can no longer do so through the AIP for these occupations. Endorsement Restrictions for Additional Occupations Applications received prior to February 18, 2025, will still be processed, but no new applications will be accepted for these occupations: - Retail and wholesale trade managers (60020) - Retail sales supervisors (62010) - Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers (64100) - Hotel front desk clerks (64314) This change may impact candidates seeking advice from Canada immigration consultants in India, particularly those in sectors affected by these restrictions. Changes Due to Immigration Target Reductions The NBPNP adjusted to the federal Immigration Levels Plan 2025-27, which reduced admissions to Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) by 50% for 2025. New Brunswick has only 2,750 spaces—1,500 for the NBPNP and 1,250 for the AIP. Priority sectors include healthcare, education, and construction. Atlantic Immigration Program Overview Atlantic Immigration Program pathway for skilled workers looking for Canadian permanent residency in Atlantic Canada. To be eligible for Canada PR under the AIP, candidates must have a job offer from a designated employer. Benefits include: - Direct pathway to permanent residency. - Two-year work permits. - Short processing times. - No LMIA requirement. - Individualized settlement services. Eligibility for AIP Foreign nationals interested in Canadian immigration must have a job offer from a designated employer. Endorsements for foreign nationals outside Canada are only accepted in healthcare, education, and construction sectors. Alternative Immigration Pathways Applicants can consider Express Entry, NBPNP, and the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot for Canadian permanent residency. These pathways may also be relevant for those looking into Australia PR or Germany PR processes through immigration consultants. Express Entry Overview Express Entry system ranks candidates based on the Comprehensive Ranking System for Canadian permanent residency. Programs include the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). can increase the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). New Brunswick Express Entry Stream Candidates can earn 600 extra CRS points through NB PNP’s Express Entry stream. The following occupations are excluded: - Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (12200) - Administrative assistants (13110) - Retail and wholesale trade managers (60020) - Restaurant and food service managers (60030) - Retail sales supervisors (62010) - Food service supervisors (62020) - Cooks (63200) - Bakers (63202) Applications for two pathways will open soon: 1. Employment in New Brunswick Pathway – Requires a job offer and 12 months of work in New Brunswick. 2. New Brunswick Interests Pathway – Requires a letter of interest in the federal Express Entry profile. New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot This pilot connects candidates with employers like Cooke Aquaculture, J.D. Irving Ltd., and McCain Foods, Ltd. Candidates seeking permanent residency through this pilot can benefit from a clear pathway to Canada PR. Permanent Residency Options in Australia and Germany Many individuals also explore Australia PR or Germany immigration through various pathways. Australia’s PR process, often supported by immigration consultants in India, involves obtaining a skilled visa or employer nomination. Germany offers permanent residency pathways through skilled migration, often requiring job offers or high-demand skills. Immigration consultants specializing in Germany or Australia can provide guidance on navigating these processes. #immigration #canadavisa #Australiavisa