The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration
program designed to assist skilled immigrants and their families to come and live and work
in Newfoundland and Labrador. 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.
Categories:
1. Express Entry Skilled Worker
The Express Entry Skilled Worker Category is a path to permanent residence for those
intending to reside permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must be
accepted into Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry pool, have a job
offer in Newfoundland and Labrador, and intend to reside permanently in this province.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be accepted into Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool. To confirm registration in the Express Entry pool, applicants are required to provide their Express Entry Profile Number (E plus nine digits). Applicants must also obtain a job seeker validation code (four digits) from IRCC.
Applicants must have a high-skilled job or job offer from a NL employer based on
the National Occupational Code (NOC)Opens in new window classification system. The job
or job offer should be for at least two years with the possibility of extension, from an eligible
Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Pay should be in the form of a salary and benefits
package that meets provincial employment standards and prevailing wage rates.
Contractual or locum positions (short-term positions usually less than twelve (12) months in
duration with little or no possibility of extension) are not eligible for the NLPNP.
In addition, Express Entry Skilled Worker applicants must:
Score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on the PNP point assessment grid;
Have an IRCC Work Permit with at least 4 months remaining at time of application, or be
entitled to apply for one;
Have a Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, or an Educational Credential
Assessment (ECA) report from an agency approved by IRCC to verify that their foreign
education is equal to Canadian education standards. The ECA submitted with the application
must match the education level declared in the Express Entry profile and the points claimed
in the points grid.
Demonstrate the intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
Have sufficient settlement funds or financial resources to successfully establish themselves
and any dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
Be able to provide language test results from a designated testing agency that match the
language level declared in the Express Entry profile; and,
Refugee claimants with a pending application to remain in Canada are eligible to apply to
the NL Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program, provided that they have Canadian work
experience obtained legally in order to qualify.
2. Skilled Worker
This category is for international workers and prospective immigrants who have skills
that are beneficial to the labour market. Eligible applicants are required to have a
guaranteed offer of employment from a local employer, or be currently working in the
province on a valid work permit. Employers must also demonstrate a need for the
applicant’s skill set.
Eligibility:
A full-time job or job offer. The job or job offer should be for at least two years with the
possibility of extension, from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Pay should
be in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards
and prevailing wage rates. Contractual or locum positions (short-term positions usually less
than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension) are not eligible
for the NLPNP.
Qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job;
Be 21 to 59 years old
An Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Work Permit with at least 4
months remaining at time of application, or are entitled to apply for one;
The intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
Sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any
dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. PLEASE NOTE:
Occupations classified in NOC Code C or D will have to meet Minimum Language
Requirements;
Refugee claimants with a pending application to remain in Canada are eligible to apply to
the NL Provincial Nominee Program, provided that they have Canadian work experience
obtained legally in order to qualify;
If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the
applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%.
3. International Graduate
This category is for recent graduates who have a Post-Graduate Work Permit and a job
or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.
Eligibility:
Completed at least half of your studies in Canada.
Graduated from an eligible publicly funded Canadian college or university;
Completed a minimum of a two-year diploma or degree program, while studying on a full-
time basis. One-year post-graduate degree programs and certificate programs which require
a previous degree or diploma (which may have been obtained abroad), are also eligible.
A full-time job or job offer. The job or job offer should be for at least two years with the
possibility of extension, from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer. Pay should
be in the form of a salary and benefits package that meets provincial employment standards
and prevailing wage rates. Contractual or locum positions (short-term positions usually less
than twelve (12) months in duration with little or no possibility of extension) are not eligible
for the NLPNP.
Be 21 to 59 years old
Qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job;
Have an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Post-Graduate Work Permit.
Work permits that are submitted with the PNP application must have duration of six months
remaining prior to expiry date.
The intention and ability to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador;
Sufficient settlement funds and financial resources to successfully establish yourself and any
dependents in Newfoundland and Labrador;
Sufficient English or French language capability to perform the employment duties. If you
are nominated in an occupation classified in NOC C or D you will have to meet Minimum
Language Requirements. Note that NOC D positions are not normally considered under the
International Graduate category.
If you completed your studies at a recognized post-secondary institute outside of
Newfoundland and Labrador, your job or job offer must be related to your field of study.
You also may be required to work for a minimum of 1 year prior to submission of your PNP
application.
If the applicant has an ownership stake in a business in which they are employed, then the
applicant’s share of ownership cannot exceed 10%.
Important Points:
If you have a Post-Graduate Work Permit, you must apply under the International Graduate
category;
There is no fee for the International Graduate category;
Ensure that your passports and work permits are valid and not expired;
Please note you may be required to participate in an interview with a NLPNP Program
Officer;
If you lose or quit your job during the nomination process, you may lose your eligibility and
your nomination and/or Permanent Residency application may be cancelled. If you are
experiencing issues with your employment, contact your Immigration Officer immediately.
Any activity potentially constituting fraud will be investigated and may result in criminal
proceedings.
Application Process:
Step 1:
Applicants must submit their profile online to IRCC’s Express Entry system and
receive their acceptance into the Express Entry pool.
Step 2:
Applicants must submit a PNP application. During the assessment of an application,
all information provided will be validated.
Step 3:
Once nomination occurs, the department will send a nomination letter to the
applicants explaining the next steps in the process and instructions on submitting the
Federal Government’s permanent residency application. Following this step, the
department will enter the applicant’s nomination information into the Express Entry
profile. Applicants will have 30 days to accept the nomination in the Express Entry
system.
IRCC assigns points to each applicant to Express Entry based on their skills,
education, work experience and language ability. An additional 600 points are
awarded to applicants who have received a Nomination Certificate from the
department.
With the additional 600 points for a nomination, it is likely that an invitation to apply
for permanent residency will be issued by IRCC. When the invitation to apply for
permanent residency is received, the applicant will have 60 days to submit their
permanent residency application to IRCC.
If you would like to settle down in Newfoundland and Labrador and become a permanent
residence under the NLPNP, please get in touch with our team of professionals to help you
with the application.
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