Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

• The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is designed to address the economic immigration needs of the province.
• It aims to support local employers facing labor shortages and attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who wish to establish themselves in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The NLPNP International Graduate Category offers a route to permanent residency for international graduates committed to making Newfoundland and Labrador their long-term home.

Pathways

• The NLPNP Express Entry – Skilled Worker category offers a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residency for highly skilled individuals.
• The NLPNP Skilled Worker category targets foreign nationals and prospective immigrants whose skills are valuable to the Newfoundland and Labrador labor market.
• The NLPNP International Graduate category provides a permanent residence pathway for international graduates who plan to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• The NLPNP International Entrepreneur category.
• The NLPNP International Graduate Entrepreneur category.

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 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.