NL Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Your Gateway to Opportunities in Atlantic Canada

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) provides a pathway for individuals to obtain Canadian permanent residency through nomination by the province. The program is designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates who can support economic growth and meet the province’s labour market needs.
NLPNP Express Entry Skilled Worker Category:
The Express Entry Skilled Worker Category under the NLPNP enables skilled foreign workers with an active Express Entry profile to gain provincial nomination for permanent residency. Applicants must have a valid job offer or meet other eligibility criteria to support the province’s labour market and economy.
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NLPNP Skilled Worker Category:
The NLPNP Skilled Worker Category is for foreign nationals with a full-time, permanent job offer in Newfoundland and Labrador. Applicants must demonstrate relevant skills, experience, language ability, and intent to settle in the province.
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Skilled Worker category candidates are not eligible in the following scenarios:
NLPNP International Graduate Category:
The NLPNP International Graduate Category helps graduates of Canadian post-secondary institutions gain permanent residency in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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International Graduate Entrepreneur category:
The NLPNP International Graduate Entrepreneur Category lets graduates start or invest in a Newfoundland and Labrador business, create jobs, and settle permanently.
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International Entrepreneur category:
The NLPNP International Entrepreneur Category enables business owners or managers to establish or invest in a Newfoundland and Labrador business, and settle permanently in the province.

