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Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

Newfoundland and Labrador is Canada’s easternmost province and has evolved into a significant economic force in the Canadian landscape.

Newfoundland and Labrador comprises two distinct areas: Labrador, connected to the mainland, and the island of Newfoundland. The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) allows prospective immigrants with in-demand skills and experience to receive a provincial nomination, facilitating their pathway to permanent residence.

Overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Streams
- Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker
- Skilled Worker Category
- International Graduate Category
- International Entrepreneur Category
- International Graduate Entrepreneur Category
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
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Overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) has been operational since 1999, aiming to attract immigrants to meet the province’s economic and labor market needs. It targets skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates. The NLPNP includes an enhanced category, the NL Express Entry Skilled Worker category, which is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, offering nominated candidates an additional 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, expediting their path to permanent residence. Base categories, not aligned with Express Entry, require direct applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and typically have longer processing times. The province aims to increase its annual intake of immigrants from 1,200 to 1,700.

Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Streams

To immigrate to Newfoundland and Labrador, you can choose from five options:

1. Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker: For skilled workers with a job offer and an Express Entry profile.

2. Skilled Worker Category: For skilled workers with a job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer, including those on a valid work permit in the province.

3. International Graduate Category: For recent international graduates on a Post-Graduate Work Permit with a job or job offer from a local employer.

4. International Entrepreneur Category: For foreign nationals looking to settle and start or purchase a business in the province, requiring one year of operation on a Temporary Work Permit before applying.

5. International Graduate Entrepreneur Category: For international graduates from a Newfoundland and Labrador institution wishing to establish or run a business in the province, leading to permanent residence.

Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker

Job Offer Required: Yes
Application Fee: CAD $250
Processing Time: 25 business days

Minimum Requirements:

Active Express Entry profile.
Full-time job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer (NOC level 0, A, or B).
Valid work permit or ability to apply for one.
Post-secondary degree or diploma.
Relevant work experience based on your profession.
Eligibility for provincial licensure or certification, if required.
Genuine intention to settle in the province.
Meet minimum language requirements.
Score at least 67 out of 100 on the PNP points assessment grid.
Sufficient funds to establish yourself and your family.
Employer must meet specific requirements.

How It Works:

Ensure you meet the minimum requirements.
Apply online through the province’s webpage, ensuring your passport and work permits are valid.
Double-check your application and document checklist before submission.
You may need to attend an interview with a provincial immigration officer.
If successful, receive a provincial nomination in the Express Entry system, which you must accept.
Acceptance grants you an additional 600 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), ensuring an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the next Express Entry draw.

Skilled Worker Category

Job Offer Required: Yes
Application Fee: CAD $250
Processing Time: 25 business days

Minimum Requirements:
Full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer for at least two years.
Required qualifications, training, skills, and accreditation for the job.
Valid work permit with at least four months remaining.
Relevant work experience for the position.
Sufficient funds to settle in the province.
Meet minimum language requirements.

How It Works:
1. Confirm your eligibility for the program.
2. Complete your application on the province’s webpage.
3. After submission, an immigration officer will review your application and recommend it to a delegated authority.
4. The delegated authority will make the final decision based on the officer’s assessment.
5. You will be notified within approximately 25 business days if your application is approved or denied.
6. If approved, use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence directly with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

International Graduate Category

Job Offer Required: Yes
Application Fee: No fee
Processing Time: 25 business days

Minimum Requirements:
Completed at least half of your studies in Canada and graduated from an eligible college or university.
Graduated from a full-time, at least two-year diploma or degree program.
Full-time job offer from an eligible employer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit from IRCC.
Qualifications, training, skills, and/or accreditation required for the job.
Sufficient funds to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.
– Meet minimum language requirements.

How It Works:
1. Confirm your eligibility and ensure you meet the minimum requirements.
2. Gather the necessary documents and complete your online application.
3. After approximately 25 business days, you will be notified of your application status.
4. If approved, use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

International Entrepreneur Category

International Entrepreneur Category in Newfoundland and Labrador

Application Fee: CAD $1,000
Processing Time: Varies based on document verification.

Minimum Requirements:
Age between 21 and 59.
Meet English or French language requirements.
Minimum CAD $600,000 in net business and personal assets.
Score at least 72 out of 120 in the Expression of Interest (EOI) assessment.
Invest at least CAD $200,000 to establish a business with 33.3% ownership (or CAD $1 million in equity).
At least two years of business management experience in the last five years or five years in a senior management role in the last ten.
A comprehensive business plan.
At least a high school diploma.
Intent to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Business must be for-profit.
Conduct an exploratory visit to the province.

How It Works:
1. Confirm your eligibility for the International Entrepreneur Category.
2. Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) online; this is a pre-application step.
3. If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply and choose a Net Worth Verifier.
4. Gather required documents, including a Business Establishment Plan and Net Worth Verification Report.
5. Submit your application.
6. If approved, use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with IRCC.

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category in Newfoundland and Labrador

Application Fee: CAD $250
Processing Time: Varies based on document verification.

Minimum Requirements:
At least 21 years old.
Graduated from Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic within the last two years from a program of at least two years.
Valid post-graduate work permit.
Minimum language requirements: CLB 7 in English or French.
At least one year of experience managing a business with at least one-third ownership in the province.
Must create at least one full-time job for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Business must be for-profit.

How It Works:
1. Confirm your eligibility for the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category.
2. Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI); this is a pre-application step and does not guarantee permanent residency.
3. If selected, receive an Invitation to Apply from the province’s immigration office.
4. Gather required documents, including a Review Engagement and Special Purpose Report from a licensed verifier.
5. Submit your application.
6. If approved, use your provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence with IRCC.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a federal fast-track immigration program that helps employers in the Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—hire foreign nationals for hard-to-fill jobs without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

Steps:

1. Job Offer: The employer finds a suitable candidate and offers them a job.
2. Settlement Support: Upon job acceptance, the employer connects the candidate with a designated settlement service provider to assess needs and develop a settlement plan.
3. Temporary Work Permit: If there’s an urgent need to fill the position, the candidate may be eligible for a temporary work permit to start working in Canada quickly.

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