Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

Understanding the Newfoundland PR Pathway Through NLPNP

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is designed to address the province’s unique economic immigration needs. Through this Newfoundland PR pathway, the NLPNP supports local employers facing labor shortages while attracting skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who wish to establish themselves in the province. The program offers multiple routes for those seeking permanent residency.

One of the key requirements for most applicants is obtaining a Job Validation Assessment (JVA). The JVA Newfoundland process confirms that your job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer is genuine and meets provincial labor standards. Whether you’re applying for a JVA work permit or pursuing permanent residency through the NLPNP, this validation is often essential. The JVA Canada framework supports this process, ensuring that employment opportunities meet federal and provincial requirements across the country.

Available Pathways

• • The NLPNP Express Entry – Skilled Worker category offers a fast-tracked Newfoundland PR pathway to permanent residency for highly skilled individuals already in Canada’s Express Entry pool.

• • The NLPNP Skilled Worker category targets foreign nationals and prospective immigrants whose skills address labor market needs in Newfoundland and Labrador, with or without a valid JVA work permit.

• • The NLPNP International Graduate category provides permanent residency opportunities for international graduates committed to settling in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• • The NLPNP International Entrepreneur category supports business owners with substantial investment capacity.

• The NLPNP International Graduate Entrepreneur category allows recent graduates to establish businesses in the province.

Understanding the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid

A critical component of the NLPNP application process is the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid. This scoring system evaluates your eligibility based on factors such as education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability. To qualify for nomination through most pathways, you must score a minimum of 67 points on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid. The assessment ensures that successful applicants meet the province’s economic and social integration standards.

Express Entry – Skilled Worker Category Eligibility Criteria

• • Be accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool.

• • Have a full-time job or offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation from an eligible employer with a valid JVA if needed.

• • The job must:
    • • Guarantee at least 30 hours per week

     

    • • Last at least one year with potential for extension

     

    • • Pay a salary or hourly wage (not commission)

     

    • Meet provincial employment standards and wage rates
  • Meet job qualifications, training, and NOC code requirements.

• • If in Canada, have valid immigration status with at least four months remaining on the permit.

• • Intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador with family, if applicable.

• • Have sufficient funds to cover living costs, travel, and other expenses.

• • If owning a business stake, ownership must not exceed 10% (except selected Entrepreneurs).

• • Have a Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma or valid ECA.

• • Provide valid English or French language proficiency test results.

• • Score a minimum of 67 points on the NLPNP Point Assessment Grid.

• Ensure any paid representative is registered and permitted to represent them.

Skilled Worker Category Eligibility Criteria

• • Have a full-time job or job offer in a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 occupation:
    • • With an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer that has a valid JVA (if no valid work permit or alternate federal authorization).

     

    • • Guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week.

     

    • • Lasts at least one year, with a reasonable expectation of extension.

     

    • • Compensates with a salary or hourly wage (not commission).

     

    • Meets provincial employment standards and regional prevailing wage rates (or provincial/national rates if regional data is unavailable).
  • Have the necessary qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation for the job, meeting NOC code employment requirements.

• • Be 21 to 59 years old.

• • If residing in Canada, have valid immigration status with at least four months remaining on the permit at the time of NLPNP application.

• • Intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador with family members, if applicable.

• • Have sufficient settlement funds to cover living costs, travel expenses, government fees, accommodations, and other incidental fees.

• • If already in the province, demonstrate the ability to establish long-term economic stability, considering factors like family size, relocation costs, savings, assets, liabilities, and expected salary.

• • If owning a business stake, ownership must not exceed 10% (not applicable to selected Entrepreneurs).

• Applicants with TEER 4 or 5 job offers must submit a valid language proficiency test for the duration of the application process and the permanent residence application:
  • • English: IELTS General, CELPIP-General (CELPIP-G), PTE Core

   

  • • French: TEF Canada, TCF Canada

   

  • Minimum scores equivalent to CLB 4

International Graduate Category Eligibility Criteria

• • Have a PGWP with at least 4 months validity remaining at the time of application.

• • Have a full-time job or job offer:
    • • In NOC TEER level 0, 1, 2, 3, or in-demand TEER 4 occupation.

     

    • • Guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week.

     

    • • At least 1 year in duration with potential for extension.

     

    • • From an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

     

    • • Paid as salary or hourly wage (not commission).

     

    • Meets provincial employment standards and regional (or provincial/national) prevailing wage rates.
  • Meet the job’s qualifications, training, skills, and NOC code requirements.

• • Be 21 to 59 years old.

• • Intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador with family if applicable.

• • Have sufficient funds for living costs, travel, fees, and accommodations.

• • Demonstrate economic ability for long-term establishment considering family size, relocation costs, savings, assets, liabilities, and expected salary.

• • Ownership stake in the employing business must not exceed 10%.

• For International Graduate category:
  • • Hold a full-time job related to the field of study.

   

  • • Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic graduates may hold unrelated positions if the job requires a post-secondary degree or diploma, is in a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, or in-demand TEER 4 occupation, leads to career advancement, is in a relevant field with recent experience, and is full-time for at least 1 year with possible extension.

   

  • Out-of-province graduates must have a job directly related to their field of study and work for a minimum of 1 year in Newfoundland and Labrador before applying.
• Submit a valid language proficiency test for TEER 4 occupations.

International Entrepreneur Category Eligibility Criteria

• • Age requirement: 21-59 years.

• • Submit a business plan with verified financial documentation by a recognized third-party professional (applicants pay associated fees).

• • Hold a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential verified by an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) within the last five years.

• • Intent: Permanent residency in Newfoundland and Labrador while owning and managing a business with significant economic impact.

• • Possess at least $600,000 CAD in unencumbered net assets transferable to Canada.

• • Invest minimum $200,000 CAD or $1 million in equity in a Newfoundland and Labrador business, with ownership of at least 33.3%.

• • Create at least one full-time job for local residents (permanent residents or Canadian citizens).

• • Ensure the business is for-profit, aiming to generate revenue from goods or services.

• • Hold minimum two years’ experience managing and owning a business (25% ownership) in the last five years or five years in senior management in the last ten years.

• • Attain a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in English or French proficiency (accepted tests: CELPIP General, IELTS General Training, or TEF).

• • Complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI).

• Receive an Invitation to Apply from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category Eligibility Criteria

• • Age requirement: 21-59.

• • Submit a business plan with verified financial documentation (applicants cover fees).

• • Hold Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential verified by ECA within the last five years.

• • Intend permanent residency in Newfoundland and Labrador while actively managing a local business.

• • Possess minimum $600,000 CAD in transferable net assets.

• • Invest at least $200,000 CAD in Newfoundland and Labrador business with 33.3% ownership or $1 million in equity.

• • Create at least one full-time job for local residents.

• • Ensure business is for-profit with the primary goal of generating revenue.

• • Have a minimum two years’ experience managing business or five years in senior management.

• • Achieve minimum score of 5 on Canadian Language Benchmark in English or French.

• • Complete online Expression of Interest (EOI).

• Receive Invitation to Apply from Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.