Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration News
January 27, 2023 - Jobs in Demand
Priority and in-demand sectors in the province include:
Health Care
Technology
Aquaculture
Agriculture
Hospitality
December 20, 2022 - Frequently Asked Questions
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Immigration Programs-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), click this link to get an answer to your question.
January 5, 2022 - Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Program
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) nominates applicants who meet the requirement for Permanent Resident Status. The NLPNP offers:
An efficient immigration process for qualified skilled workers, international graduates and their families who wish to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador; and
Assistance from provincial Immigration Program Development Officers who are available to explain the program requirements, and guide applicants throughout the application process.
Newfoundland and Labrador may nominate up to 1,050 individuals annually through the NLPNP, through the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Express Entry-Skilled Worker categories.
November 21, 2021 - First Draw
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) invited 663 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination to date. Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador is the PNP for educated, skilled candidates who have expertise in technology and ocean sciences.
September 29, 2021 - Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Priority Skills
April 11 - Newfoundland and Labrador PNP Update
Online Applications- If you use the online application process, you will receive regular dashboard updates, as your application moves through the assessment process.
Refer to the instructions and application document checklist links below about your eligibility and how to apply to the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program.
Applicants must meet certain criteria such as having a job or job offer, the ability to economically establish and the intent to reside in the province, in order to be nominated for permanent residency. This program provides applicants with a dedicated immigration officer who will remain available to explain the program requirements and processes until nominees receive their permanent residence status.
Priority Skills NL Overview
The Priority Skills NL process is intended for individuals who have work experience in occupations in demand in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as have a high level of education and language ability, and who wish to express their interest in either staying in, or coming to the province and becoming a permanent resident of Canada.
Currently, Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being accepted from:
Individuals who have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last 10 years. A list of in-demand occupations can be found in Appendix A, and the most up-to-date listing can be found here.
Individuals who have completed PhD or Master’s degrees from Memorial University within the past three years in the following specialties: Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, and Agriculture.
Priority Skills NL requires the completion of a questionnaire, which is scored. Applicants who exceed the minimum score of 60 points will be accepted and their information will be viewable by staff and local employers who have accounts with the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.
Candidates who have submitted EOIs with the highest scores, and who have received the most interest from local employers, may receive invitations through Priority Skills NL, to submit an application to the Provincial Nominee Program without a job offer.
Eligibility Criteria
All candidates must:
have taken an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) language test within the last twelve months and scored equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 or higher;
be at least 21 years of age; and
intend to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador
In-demand Academic candidates:
must have completed PhD or Master’s degrees from Memorial University within the past three years in the following specialties: Technology, Health Care, Aquaculture, and Agriculture.
In-demand Work candidates:
must have worked in a specialized, highly skilled, in-demand occupation for at least one full year in the last 10 years. A list of in-demand occupations can be found here.
Application Guide and Questionnaire
If you are interested in starting a Priority Skills NL Expression of Interest, please consider reviewing our application guide, or click the button below to begin the questionnaire.
December 30 - Newfoundland and Labrador will launch new immigration program for skilled workers
Newfoundland and Labrador is slated to accept applications for a new program on January 2, 2021.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) will provide more information on the province’s website when the stream opens.
The NLPNP will accepts applications in the following immigration streams:
Newfoundland & Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker
Skilled Worker Category
International Graduate Category
International Entrepreneur Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
Read more about the AIPP employer designation in Newfoundland and Labrador here
September 17 - Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program - International Entrepreneur Expression of Interest
Starting in September the province will have a monthly draw each month for its International Entrepreneur category.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) will open on the following dates:
· September 13 to 20
· October 11 to 18
· November 8 to 15
· December 6 to 13
In order to be suitable for immigration in this category potential candidates need to create, co-manage, or purchase a business in the province and prove that they are committed to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador, and must be actively involved the in the daily operation of the business.
