Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) offers pathways for individuals to gain Canadian permanent residency by settling in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is designed to attract skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs who can contribute to the province's economic and labor market needs.

Categories Under NLPNP

1. Skilled Worker Category

  • For individuals who have a job offer from an employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Candidates must have the skills, education, and experience required for the position.
  • Eligibility includes holding a valid work permit and demonstrating the intention to live and work in the province.

2. Express Entry Skilled Worker Category

  • Linked to the federal Express Entry system.
  • Candidates must have a valid Express Entry profile and a job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
  • Applicants are processed faster as part of the Express Entry system.

3. International Graduate Category

  • Designed for recent graduates of post-secondary institutions in Canada who have a job or job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Candidates must have studied at an eligible institution and hold a Post-Graduate Work Permit.

4. Priority Skills NL

  • Targets highly skilled workers with experience in demand occupations, such as healthcare, technology, and engineering.
  • Candidates must demonstrate high levels of education and work experience.

5. International Entrepreneur Category

  • For experienced business owners or senior managers who want to start, co-own, or manage a business in the province.
  • Applicants must meet investment and business performance requirements.

6. International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

  • Designed for international graduates of Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic who own and actively manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Candidates must meet residency and business ownership requirements.

General Eligibility Requirements

  • Intend to reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Meet the criteria of the specific stream being applied for.
  • Have a job offer (for most categories) that meets provincial labor market requirements.
  • Sufficient settlement funds (depending on the stream).
  • Language proficiency in English or French, as required.

Benefits of NLPNP

  • Faster processing times compared to other pathways.
  • Opportunity to work and settle in a province known for its friendly communities and affordable lifestyle.
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities in industries like healthcare, technology, and natural resources.