Newfoundland and Labrador PNP (NLPNP)

The province consists of two distinct land masses: Labrador, which is connected to the mainland, and the island of Newfoundland. A large number of its residents live in the provincial capital of St. John’s, which enjoys a lively culture that draws heavily from its coastal environment. The province has recently evolved into a significant economic force in the Canadian landscape due to a boom in energy and natural resources.

The NLPNP is Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive a Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will allow that foreign national to apply for Canadian permanent residence with processing times that are faster than other Canadian immigration classes.

The Newfoundland and Labrador PNP, or NLPNP, is one of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs. Through the NLPNP, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador can nominate new immigrants to Canada based on local needs.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to build a career or raise a family, Newfoundland might be the perfect Canadian immigration option.

Express Entry candidates are among those who may benefit from provincial nomination under the Newfoundland and Labrador PNP.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) allows the Province to nominate applicants who meet established criteria, 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.

Newfoundland and Labrador PNP streams

See below for currently available NLPNP streams.

Newfoundland Express Entry Skilled Worker: For Express Entry candidates with a job offer in Newfoundland. Successful applicants obtain 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points and an invitation to apply (ITA) at a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool.

Skilled Worker: For applicants with an eligible job or job offer in Newfoundland.

International Graduate: For recent graduates who have a post-graduation work permit and a job or job offer from a Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

International Graduate Entrepreneur: For international graduates of Memorial University in Newfoundland or College of the North Atlantic who have already started or bought a local business in Newfoundland and maintained day-to-day operations for at least one continuous year.

Entrepreneur: For experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to build a new life, and continue their business career, in Newfoundland and Labrador.