Newfoundland Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) seeks to take on immigrants who have specialized occupational or entrepreneurial skills and may nominate immigrants, who can contribute to the economic and collective goals of the province for Permanent resident status.
The different categories of the NLPNP are:
| Skilled Worker | Express Entry Skilled Worker | International Student |
Entrepreneur
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Priority Skills NL |
Depending on which type you qualify for such as, skilled worker, Express Entry Skilled worker or International student the steps in the Application process will differ accordingly.
Skilled Worker
This program nominates persons who have specialized skills that have a critical impact on the operations of an employer, which are not otherwise obtainable in Canada. A Skilled worker is one with specialized skills and experience who may fill a labor shortage or specialized need in the existing provincial employment market.
Skilled Workers who wish to apply in this category must meet the following criteria:
- Be 21 to 59 years old
- Have a Permanent job or job offer from a employer in Newfoundland that meets Provincial requirements in a TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Occupation
- Have an IRCC work permit or be eligible to apply for one
- Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation for the job
- Meet provincial credentials standards for professional licensing requirements
- Have sufficient ability to communicate in either English or French.
- Sufficient settlement funds to establish in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nominees must settle in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Application processing fee of $250
In this category applicant must achieve a minimum of 50 points on self-assessment and a permanent job or job offer is evaluated if it falls within the strategic sector list.
Express Entry Skilled Worker
This stream is for skilled workers who have been accepted into IRCC’s Express Entry pool and who have a Job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador Employer.
Express Entry Skilled Workers who wish to apply in this category must meet the following criteria:
- Met the IRCC’s Express Entry pool requirements and have Express Entry Profile Number ( E plus Nine digits) and Job validation code (Four digits)
- Have a Permanent job or job offer from a employer in Newfoundland
- Have an IRCC work permit
- Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation for the job
- Have a Canadian Post secondary degree or diploma or Educational Assessment Report (ECA) to verify foreign education is equivalent to Canadian Standards
- Meet provincial credentials standards for professional licensing requirements
- Score a minimum of 67 points out of 100 on PNP Point assessment Grid
- Have sufficient ability to communicate in either English or French and provide Language Test results
- Sufficient settlement funds to establish in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nominees must intend to work & settle in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Application processing fee of $250
International Student:
This stream is for International Students who have graduated from a recognized post secondary institution in Newfoundland and Labrador or elsewhere in Canada and want to apply for Nomination by NLPNP program and become Permanent residents of Canada.
International students who have been studying in this province are eligible to apply to the Provincial Nominee Program and meet the following requirements to qualify for this program:
- Be 21 to 59 years old
- Graduated, within the past two years, from a recognized Newfoundland and Labrador post-secondary institution; or a Canadian College or University
- Obtained a certificate, diploma, or degree for a program of at least two years in length or
- One year post graduate degree programs which require a previous degree are also eligible
- Have a Full-time permanent “Job offer” from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer related to their field of study or
- Obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit and have the necessary qualifications and sufficient language ability for the position being offered.
- Applicants should be working in a Full time position related to their Field of study
- Demonstrate sufficient language ability to perform employment duties
- Have the qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation required for the job
- If a student has studied elsewhere in Canada, will require one year of experience in Newfoundland before submitting PNP application.
- Sufficient settlement funds to establish in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Intend to settle permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador
This category will receive priority processing on their Canadian Permanent Residency applications.
Entrepreneur
- International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
- International Entrepreneur Category
International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
This program is open to Graduates of Memorial University and College of the North Atlantic who has a Post-Graduation Work Permit and intends to create or co-own and manage a business in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eligibility Requirements are:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Has graduated or completed a Full time program of at least 2 years from a Post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma from Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic
- Has a Post Graduate work permit
- Language Proficiency in English or French of CLB 7
- No Minimum Investment required
- Have one year experience in which they hold one third ownership of business before seeking provincial nomination
- Provide a Business Plan
- Operate the business for one continuous year
- Create at least one full time job for permanent residents or Citizens
- Complete an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Receive an Invitation to Apply from Immigration Office
- Application Fee $250
International Entrepreneur Category
International Entrepreneur Category is open to foreign nationals who can create, join or take over a business and who would like to settle down in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Eligibility Requirements are:
- Between the ages of 21- 59 years of age
- Language Proficiency in English or French of CLB 5
- Possess a personal net worth of $600,000 acquired legally
- Investment of $ 200000 to be invested in new or existing business in the province
- Entrepreneur has two years of management experience in a business they either owned or controlled or five years’ experience in a senior business management role
- Be willing and be able to establish or acquire a business in Newfoundland that will be managed by the applicant
- Submit a Business Plan
- Conduct an Exploratory visit to Newfoundland
- Operate the business for one continuous year
- Create at least one full time job for permanent residents or Citizens
- Complete an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Receive an Invitation to Apply from Immigration Office
- Application Fee $1000
Entrepreneurs have to own and actively operate their business in Newfoundland for one year before they can apply for a Provincial Nomination for Permanent residence.
Applicants who would like to be considered have to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Newfoundland & Labrador’s Office of Immigration.
PRIORITY SKILS NL
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.
- 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
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.
All candidates must eligibility criteria:
- 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.
Please note that not all candidates who meet minimum eligibility requirements will receive an Invitation to Apply.
A New Beginning
Canada wants to attract new immigrants on an annual basis with the emphasis firmly focused on immigrants with economic and professional skills from every part of the world.
In Canada you can start a new life, with never-ending opportunities ahead of you. We will help you plan your transition to the new way of life in Canada carefully, patiently and knowledgably.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility to immigrate to Canada as a Provincial Nominee, we suggest you complete our Free PNP Assessment form either for Skilled or Business categories.
