NL Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)


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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.

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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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Key Requirements:

  • Must have an active Express Entry profile with IRCC

  • Must hold a high-skilled job or valid full-time job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer (NOC-based)

  • Score a minimum of 67 points on the PNP point assessment grid

  • Hold a valid IRCC work permit with at least 4 months remaining, or be eligible to apply for one.

  • Have a Canadian post-secondary degree/diploma or a valid ECA

  • Demonstrate intention and ability to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Have a English or French language test results matching your Express Entry profile.

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.

Key Requirements:

  • Full-time, permanent job offer from an eligible NL employer

  • Age 21–59 years

  • English or French proficiency for the job

  • Intend and able to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Sufficient funds to support yourself and dependents

Skilled Worker category candidates are not eligible in the following scenarios:

  • Hold a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP);

  • Have a criminal record (including any dependent family members over 22);

  • Have unresolved custody or child support disputes in Canada or abroad;

  • Have intentionally misrepresented themselves or their employer in the application;

  • Are in-Canada refugee claimants.

NLPNP International Graduate Category:

The NLPNP International Graduate Category helps graduates of Canadian post-secondary institutions gain permanent residency in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Requirements:

  • Hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

  • Have a full-time job or job offer from an eligible Newfoundland and Labrador employer.

  • Job must relate to your Canadian field of study and meet minimum hours/duration.

  • Age 21–59 years and intending to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Demonstrate language proficiency and sufficient funds to support yourself and dependents.

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.

Key Requirements:

  • Age: 21 years or older

  • Completed a degree/diploma with at least two years of full-time study at Memorial University or College of the North Atlantic

  • Business Ownership: Minimum 33.3% ownership with at least 1 year of active management

  • Hold a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit

  • Demonstrate the ability to create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Language Proficiency: CLB 7 or higher in English or French (all categories)

  • Plan to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador while managing the business

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.

Key Requirements:

  • Age: 21–59 years

  • Education: Minimum Canadian high school diploma or equivalent

  • Business Experience: 2+ years managing/owning a business (25%+ ownership) or 5+ years in senior business management

  • Net Worth: Minimum $600,000 CAD in transferable assets

  • Investment: Minimum $200,000 CAD to establish a business (33.3% ownership)

  • Demonstrate the ability to create at least one full-time equivalent job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Language Proficiency: CLB 5+ in English or French

  • Plan to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador while managing the business

  • Submit a viable business plan with verified financial documentation

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