Private Career College Graduate Pilot Program
A pilot for international students who completed an eligible program at a participating New Brunswick private career college, in fields such as education and social development and health, and who are not eligible for a federal post-graduation work permit. Graduates need a related full-time, non-seasonal job offer, and nomination together with a closed work permit application are expected within 90 days of the program completion date on the final transcript. Launched in September 2022 as a three-year pilot, it has been extended in a limited capacity through the end of 2027 according to the province's official notices page.
Open
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Age | 19 years or older |
| Education | Completed an eligible program of study at a participating New Brunswick private career college |
| Language | Minimum CLB 5 (minimum CLB 5) |
| Work experience | The job offer must be directly related to the graduate's field of study |
| Job offer | Required |
| Ties to the province | Must have studied at a participating New Brunswick college and intend to settle in the province |
| How you apply | Expression of Interest (EOI) — you register a profile and wait to be invited |
| Employer requirements | Employer must have been actively operating in New Brunswick for at least 24 months |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/family-home-community/immigration/provincial-nominee-program/pccg-pilot-program.html (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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