Updated on October 5, 2026 by canadian immigration experts
Quick answer
The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot is a permanent residence pathway for international students who graduate from approved programs at Eastern College or Oulton College. You need a full-time, non-seasonal job offer in your field within 90 days of graduation, a minimum of CLB/NCLC 5, and clear plans to stay in New Brunswick. Work experience is not required.
The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot offers a permanent residence pathway for international students who complete specific programs of study at eligible private career colleges in New Brunswick. It sits alongside the province’s other immigration options, including the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP).
Candidate Requirements
You must meet all of the following criteria:
- Intent to Reside: Show strong ties to New Brunswick and your plans to stay long term.
- Job Offer: Secure full-time, non-seasonal employment related to your field of study within 90 days of graduation.
- Wage: Your offered wage must be competitive for your occupation in New Brunswick.
- Language: Minimum of CLB/NCLC 5 in each language ability using an approved test (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF, or TCF). See our guide to CELPIP scores and CLB levels.
- Education: Completion of an eligible program (minimum 10 months, with one 35-week exception) from an approved college.
- PR Ready: You must be ready to apply for permanent residence with all required documentation on hand.
Eligible Colleges and Programs
Only graduates from two private career colleges are eligible:
- Eastern College
- Oulton College
To help you understand which industries and careers qualify, below is a list of the occupations linked to approved programs of study at Eastern College and Oulton College. Each occupation is identified by its National Occupational Classification code; our guide to NOC and TEER categories explains how these codes work.
1. Education and Social Development
| College | Program | Eligible occupations (NOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern College | Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker | NOC 42201 – Social and Community Service Workers |
| Eastern College | Early Childhood Education | NOC 42202 – Early Childhood Educators and Assistants |
| Oulton College | Early Childhood Education / Educational Assistant | NOC 42202 – Early Childhood Educators and Assistants NOC 43100 – Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants |
| Oulton College | Child and Youth Care | NOC 42201 – Social and Community Service Workers |
| Oulton College | Human Services Counsellor | NOC 42201 – Social and Community Service Workers |
2. Health
| College | Program | Eligible occupations (NOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern College | Medical Administrative Specialist | NOC 13112 – Medical Administrative Assistants |
| Eastern College | Personal Support Worker | NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates NOC 44101 – Home Support Workers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations |
| Oulton College | Medical Office Administration | NOC 13112 – Medical Administrative Assistants |
| Oulton College | Medical Laboratory Assistant | NOC 33101 – Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations |
| Oulton College | Medical Laboratory Technology | NOC 32120 – Medical Laboratory Technologists |
| Oulton College | Practical Nurse | NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses |
| Oulton College | Primary Care Paramedic | NOC 32102 – Paramedics and Related Occupations |
3. Information Technology and Cybersecurity
| College | Program | Eligible occupations (NOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern College | Application Development (Mobile Web) Video Game Development |
NOC 21230 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers NOC 21233 – Web Designers NOC 21234 – Web Developers and Programmers |
| Eastern College | IT Systems and Security Administrator Advanced Systems Management and Cybersecurity |
NOC 22220 – Computer Network Technicians NOC 22221 – User Support Technicians |
| Oulton College | Systems Management and Cybersecurity | NOC 22220 – Computer Network Technicians NOC 22221 – User Support Technicians |
4. Business Administration
| College | Program | Eligible occupations (NOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern College | Accounting and Payroll Administrator | NOC 12200 – Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers NOC 13102 – Payroll Clerks NOC 14200 – Accounting and Related Clerks NOC 14201 – Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks |
| Oulton College | Business Management and Entrepreneurship | NOC 12200 – Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers NOC 13102 – Payroll Clerks NOC 14200 – Accounting and Related Clerks NOC 14201 – Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Clerks |
5. Supply Chain and Logistics
| College | Program | Eligible occupations (NOC) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern College | Supply Chain and Logistics | NOC 14400 – Shippers and Receivers NOC 12013 – Supply Chain, Tracking and Scheduling Coordination Occupations NOC 13201 – Production and Transportation Logistics Coordinators |
Job Offer Requirements
For the Private Career College Graduate Pilot, the graduate must have an accepted, full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an eligible New Brunswick employer. The offer must be:
- Genuine and unconditional
- Full-time
- Non-seasonal / year-round
- Directly related to the graduate’s program of study
- In one of the eligible occupations listed for that program
- From an eligible New Brunswick employer
- Supported by the employer
The employer must have been actively operating in New Brunswick for at least 24 months under the same ownership, providing goods or services.
What You Should Know!
The offer letter is evidence of the employment, but the immigration process requires additional employer documentation:
- The official New Brunswick program requires your employer to complete NB-004 Employer Information as part of the nomination application.
- The province then assesses whether the employment is genuine, whether the employer is eligible, and whether your position meets the program requirements.
Next Steps
Navigating pilot programs such as the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot can become tricky. Ensuring that your eligibility, documentation, and NOC all align and are relevant to your application can cause a lot of confusion. Our specialists at Jane Katkova & Associates are very familiar with the New Brunswick program and have over 25 years of experience building applications for pilot programs and provincial nominee programs across Canada. We want to help you ensure success with your application.
Let us help you take the first step today
Find out whether your program, job offer and occupation line up before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot?
International students who complete an eligible program of study at Eastern College or Oulton College and who meet all of the candidate requirements: intent to reside in New Brunswick, a qualifying job offer, a competitive wage, CLB/NCLC 5 language ability, eligible education, and readiness to apply for permanent residence.
Do I need work experience to apply?
No. Work experience is not required to apply under this pilot.
How soon after graduation do I need a job offer?
You need to secure full-time, non-seasonal employment related to your field of study within 90 days of graduation.
What language level is required?
A minimum of CLB/NCLC 5 in each language ability, using an approved test: IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF, or TCF.
Can I accept any job in my industry?
No. The job must be directly related to your program of study and fall under one of the eligible occupations listed for that program. For example, a Practical Nurse graduate from Oulton College needs an offer connected to NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses, not simply any healthcare-related position.
What does my employer need to provide?
Your employer must be an eligible New Brunswick employer that has been actively operating in the province for at least 24 months under the same ownership. The employer completes the NB-004 Employer Information form as part of the nomination application, and the province assesses whether the employment is genuine.
This guide provides general information about Canadian immigration and is not legal advice. Program requirements can change. For advice about your specific situation, book a consultation with our team.
